Preview Round 2, 2021: Hawthorn v Richmond, 28 March 2021, 1.10pm @ Melbourne Cricket Ground

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Brishawk]

I’m not sure they should make any unforced changes. Lewis for Kosi would be the main one I’d consider but even then kosi needs time to adjust to the speed and intensity of senior footy.

 

[TylerDurden]

Has to be Howe and Ceglar out. Scrimshaw and Lewis in. O’Brien to pinch hit Ruck. If Wingard is good to go then Olly comes out.

Agree with this.
Cant play 2 rucks anymore. Need Lewis as a marking threat and 2nd ruck.

 

[LMGjr]

Out - the midfield that was just walked through in the 2 qtr along with Howe

In - the midfield that got pissed off and had a go in the 3rd and 4th Qtr and Lewis in for Howe with our captain in the ruck as much as possible

That way Lewis or Tobby can pinch hit ruck if Cegs goes missing again for long periods, because he can rest/play forward.

But the most important thing - new effing umpires.

 

[On Topic]

Koschitzke, Howe, Downie* and Hanrahan could all lose their spots to Lewis, Scrimshaw, Cousins and Wingard respectively.

Once Wingard is ready, he comes in. I feel the same about Scrimshaw once he is match fit.

God help us trying to squeeze in Sicily and Gunston when they are ready to return.


* Downie might even get a shot to run around next week but I doubt we will have the same player named as the sub in consecutive weeks.

 

[Brishawk]

Agree with this.
Cant play 2 rucks anymore. Need Lewis as a marking threat and 2nd ruck.

I’m not a fan of two rucks either but one is out captain and I can’t see us dropping ceglar. Stranger things have happened I guess

 

[Pessimistic]

No change.
Downie to play VFL praccie match. New sub.

Or does the sub come from the 22 who played if someone comes in?

 

[LMGjr]

Or does the sub come from the 22 who played if someone comes in?

Be a good way to always have Burgs fresh

 

[Pessimistic]

For mine Lewis gets in if he can provide better than Ceglar. At the moment maybe not.

Let the current forwards develop some chemistry. We are kicking team goals right now. Of course Wingard is in if fit

 

[SammyC]

Need to build a squad mentality with our hard bodies and best youth as the core - it’s a long game.

Id be trying to squeeze scrimshaw in this week as think he needs to be part of the core but Lewis, downie and cousins will need to wait for their turn. Nash and Finn too for that matter.

 

[Pessimistic]

Be a good way to always have Burgs fresh

He can do his coaching role from the bench

 

[Hawk_francais]

So who plays on Martin?

My bet is Hardwick.

 

[Brishawk]

So who plays on Martin?

My bet is Hardwick.

Frost is probably our best match up. But it leaves us short against lynch and jack.

 

[Pessimistic]

Frost is probably our best match up. But it leaves us short against lynch and jack.

Maybe TOB spends time back

 

[Hawk_francais]

Frost is probably our best match up. But it leaves us short against lynch and jack.

Has the strength, but probably not the smarts. Hardwick has both. Is apparently the bench-press champ at the club. The only concern might be in the air. But gee he was impressive on Tippa and managed to win a fair bit of the ball. Martin may actually have to defend, which would be a victory in itself.

Shiels or Howe pick him up in the midfield, I suppose.

 

[Sturty]

Wingard isn't going to be ready until April

 

[HAWKSBESTEVA]

Frost takes dusty when he goes fwd, Hartigan on Lynch. When dusty isn’t fwd frost takes Riewoldt.

 

[JZedd]

Clarko will need to limit the Tigers' intercepting from defense. That may mean Lewis plays. He performed well at Box Hill yesterday.
It would also stop Kosi taking the best defender.
I feel Kosi may be best at CHF due to his mobility and pretty decent pace (for his size).

Clarko was at Box Hill for most of the game. Glad he has these selection headaches.

 

[rei154]

Actually I've had a think (still within 24 hours of the game), I think we'll go in unchanged, but we'll see someone else take on the Sub role with Downie getting on the park. Main reason for this is that Downie's running power on the MCG is going to be well more advantageous. If I had to guess I'd say Howe rotates with him in that sub-role.
I think Howe was actually quite good bar dropping three sitters and having a couple shocking disposals early on. Other option could be Burgers taking the sub vest- I don't think he had a particularly impactful role last night but him being around the field and on the bench will be like having an extra coach around.

 

[savagelunchbox]

Howe gave nothing last night. Suss by foot and provides no run. There are better options waiting in the wing.

Downie provides some much needed speed or Scrimshaw provides some transition from the back half. Either/or will suffice.

 

[WWSD]

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[Tassie Cryptik]

How can the wooden spooners have selection headaches?
King is a fool.

 

[Falco131415]

I'd play Howe on Dusty. Have to curb Martins' output or we're screwed!
Just have to say Daniel don't care if you only get 6 possies for the game but if you keep martin to 12-15 under pressure stats for the day you've done you're job.
great to see the Stangers have a convincing win & as mentioned already good for the match committee to actually have lots of work to get around now.

 

[eldorado]

Scrimshaw, Lewis and maybe Wingard will all be trying to convince Clarko that they've done enough to come back in.

Not sure we'll see any changes. Scrim for Howe?

I'd say Chad is basically no chance until the Cats game.

 

[Wingnut19]

I'd play Howe on Dusty. Have to curb Martins' output or we're screwed!
Just have to say Daniel don't care if you only get 6 possies for the game but if you keep martin to 12-15 under pressure stats for the day you've done you're job.
great to see the Stangers have a convincing win & as mentioned already good for the match committee to actually have lots of work to get around now.

We have tried Howe on him before, he is just too damn slow by foot and mind.

 

[TylerDurden]

I’m not a fan of two rucks either but one is out captain and I can’t see us dropping ceglar. Stranger things have happened I guess

Clarko doesn't like to tinker with a winning side.
If Scrim is fit he has to play. I think Howe misses out. Gave us nothing last night.