Review Round 7, 2023: Northern Bullants v Box Hill Hawks, 6 May 2023, 2.05pm @ Preston City Oval

[Dixie Flatline]

The Hawks are on the road seeking redemption for their first loss of the season at the hands of the Casey Demons last Sunday. The Bullants, as a standalone club, have got their season off to a rocky start, having won only one game so far this season, albeit against a reasonable team, with the Bullants beating the Swans by 27 points at Preston City Oval. However, they were thrashed by Southport up on the Gold Coast last weekend (18.20.128 to 7.4.46) so will be looking for a measure of redemption and the opportunity to get their season back on track.

Box Hill's loss to Casey broke a run of four straight wins for the Hawks (from the first four games they played in the season) and was only the second time so far this season that the Hawks failed to crack the century mark (Box Hill kicked 14.13.97 in round 1 against the Swans). The Hawks had no answer to Melbourne-listed Jake Melksham

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Jake Melksham

Age

32

Ht

186cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

2star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.8

4star

, who proved the difference between the two teams by kicking four goals and accumulating 19 disposals that put his name squarely before the Melbourne selectors. The Hawks led by six points at quarter-time but gave up six goals in the second quarter while only kicking two goals to cede the lead to Casey, which they never relinquished. The second half was a tight affair but the Demons won both quarters to run out 30 point winners.

Both clubs will have plenty to play for when they square off at Preston City Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Teams to come.

 

[TheFourPillars]

The Hawks are on the road seeking redemption for their first loss of the season at the hands of the Casey Demons last Sunday. The Bullants, as a standalone club, have got their season off to a rocky start, having won only one game so far this season, albeit against a reasonable team, with the Bullants beating the Swans by 27 points at Preston City Oval. However, they were thrashed by Southport up on the Gold Coast last weekend (18.20.128 to 7.4.46) so will be looking for a measure of redemption and the opportunity to get their season back on track.

Box Hill's loss to Casey broke a run of four straight wins for the Hawks (from the first four games they played in the season) and was only the second time so far this season that the Hawks failed to crack the century mark (Box Hill kicked 14.13.97 in round 1 against the Swans). The Hawks had no answer to Melbourne-listed Jake Melksham, who proved the difference between the two teams by kicking four goals and accumulating 19 disposals that put his name squarely before the Melbourne selectors. The Hawks led by six points at quarter-time but gave up six goals in the second quarter while only kicking two goals to cede the lead to Casey, which they never relinquished. The second half was a tight affair but the Demons won both quarters to run out 30 point winners.

Both clubs will have plenty to play for when they square off at Preston City Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Teams to come.

Preston City Oval now known as Genis Steel Oval

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

I intend on going. What is the entry fee normally and does my Hawthorn membership get me any discount? Thanks in advance.

 

[TheFourPillars]

I intend on going. What is the entry fee normally and does my Hawthorn membership get me any discount? Thanks in advance.

Non member its 15 away member 10 this was last year. This year only been to home games so can't confirm

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Team selection:

 

[stemline]

No Clay or Elliot. Thorpey named first ruck! It'll be Ramsden and a mix of others I guess.

BOX HILL HAWKS
B: B. Macdonald (42), D. Grainger-Barras (24), J. Blanck (36)
HB: L. Bramble (16), J. Morris (35), F. O'Hara (34)
C: F. Maginness (32), C. Mackenzie (28), N. Long (27)
HF: J. Bennetts (41), S. Butler (30), J. O'Sullivan (43)
F: E. Jeka (39), J. Koschitzke (23), M. Ramsden (38)
R: J. Thorpe (57), C. Stephens (21), H. Hustwaite (44)
INT: C. Porter (55), C. Brown (66), E. Phillips (60), H. Beasley (53), M. Sruk (80)*
EMG: J. Rule (59), T. Waack (64), J. Trudgeon (54), L. Coghlan (74), M. Hall (61), K. Agosta (78), D. Murr (67), J. Arundell (70)

IN: H. Beasley, F. O'Hara, M. Ramsden, M. Sruk
OUT: C. Macdonald, L. Meek (AFL), E. Stanley (Young Guns), D. Mascitti (unavailable)

 

[Walshawk]

No Clay or Elliot. Thorpey named first ruck! It'll be Ramsden and a mix of others I guess.

BOX HILL HAWKS
B: B. Macdonald (42), D. Grainger-Barras (24), J. Blanck (36)
HB: L. Bramble (16), J. Morris (35), F. O'Hara (34)
C: F. Maginness (32), C. Mackenzie (28), N. Long (27)
HF: J. Bennetts (41), S. Butler (30), J. O'Sullivan (43)
F: E. Jeka (39), J. Koschitzke (23), M. Ramsden (38)
R: J. Thorpe (57), C. Stephens (21), H. Hustwaite (44)
INT: C. Porter (55), C. Brown (66), E. Phillips (60), H. Beasley (53), M. Sruk (80)*
EMG: J. Rule (59), T. Waack (64), J. Trudgeon (54), L. Coghlan (74), M. Hall (61), K. Agosta (78), D. Murr (67), J. Arundell (70)

IN: H. Beasley, F. O'Hara, M. Ramsden, M. Sruk
OUT: C. Macdonald, L. Meek (AFL), E. Stanley (Young Guns), D. Mascitti (unavailable)

Clay is playing in the Young Guns game.
Reckon McKenzie and Butler/Finn travel so guessing Rule and maybe Coghlan to come in.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Bramble and Finn not here. Frenchy and ramma are down here. Wet but not a breath of wind. Boys up and about plenty of noise. Looking forward to the game. No rain at present

 

[stemline]

Mackenzie and Butler playing for Box Hill. Bramble and Maginness in Perth.

Coghlan and Hall came in for BH.

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[TheFourPillars]

Lookout the suns come out might be a bit of sun glare

 

[Kuuz]

Uhhh I think the scoreboard UI is having some issues - we arent THAT inaccurate.



EDIT: We did it boys, we hit the ton!

 

[VandoHawk]

Can someone tell the work experience kid they've left the behinds ticking

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Ground looks boggy in spots, like the feet are sinking into the turf.

 

[Kuuz]

Urgh Kozi. Drops an absolute sitter - just bounces off his chest

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Kosi with the ball bouncing off his chest

 

[VandoHawk]

Denver's kicking is noticeable at this level

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Denver looking good in the air

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Long too slow to clear. Lucky to get away with one there.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Terrible umpiring

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

The bull ants 2nd behind was actually a goal

 

[VandoHawk]

This umpiring has not been good early

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

There’s no protecting of the head today.

 

[tommyk72]

3 missed frees - two in 50 - in 2 minutes. Very average umpiring.

 

[grumbleguts]

Urgh Kozi. Drops an absolute sitter - just bounces off his chest

I thought that was Kosi, thanks for confirming. He really doesn't seem to care any more.

 

[VandoHawk]

Umpires are taking the absolute piss, so one-sided