Preview Round 4, 2021: Fremantle v Hawthorn, 11 April 2021, 4.40pm AEST @ Optus Stadium

[Noel Gallagher]

I think a key difference is Howe can play defense where Maginness can play forward but you could be on to something.

Agree, Howe can swing back and defend. FWIW I like Dan Howe, I reckon his strengths outweigh his weaknesses, and he is a team man through and through. Unfortunately for him it looks like he may have hit his ceiling in terms of improvement. Maginess showed rapid improvement in his final TAC year to show some impressive traits as a midfielder who could kick goals. Seems to be ready physically but behind in some KPI's the cub has set until he cracks it as a regular e.g versatility/reading patterns etc

 

[WWSD]

Why not play Burgoyne as a half forward instead of having him managed?

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Why not play Burgoyne as a half forward instead of having him managed?

He should not be playing in the backline anymore. Especially with young talents like Greaves waiting in the wings.

Forward or nothing for Burgoyne.

 

[Dewnior]

DON'T CARE HOWE

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Out: Ceglar, Howe, Moore and Burgoyne rested.
In: Jeka, Downie, Maginness and Cousins.

 

[Bugs1977]

I get this feeling that Maginess may be the heir apparent to Howe's position. Has him comfortably covered for speed and most land likeley endurance. Pretty sure Finn is at least 189 cm as well, possibly taller. Looks like they are grooming him to be a little more versatile as a mid which I like but not quite ready to go at AFL level

I have no problem with us brining him along slowly. I'd much rather that he makes his debut with him being ready and having stay there rather than in and out of the team every other week. A recent example of bringing a player in when they're ready Hawthorn-wise is Sicily. Players that have served a decent length apprenticeship that have hit the ground running this season are Sam Wicks and Chad Warner from the Swans.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[falcons2]

Howe is important to us in that he interrupts opposition movement and wins hard balls in the air and on the ground. When he wins the ball he should be instructed to wheel and go and kick 50 forward. If players want him to do risky 50m switch kicks they have a responsibility to win the ball knowing it is not his strength.
Interviewer to Tony Lockett

Tony Lockett

Age

58

Ht

191cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.5

3star

G

4.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.4

5star

- You always seemed to lead to the right spot!
Tony Lockett

Tony Lockett

Age

58

Ht

191cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.5

3star

G

4.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.4

5star

- No, I knew where the guy with the ball would kick it!

If in 2021 a professional footballer does not know how his teammates kicks the ball, then they are not doing their job.

I'd go Cegs out and TOB in. If Burgers wants a rest, Cousins or Downie.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Cousins for Howe, especially after reading that report from Mitchell.

 

[WWSD]

Did he get a new haircut during the week?

 

[On Topic]

Out: Ceglar, Howe, Moore and Burgoyne rested.
In: Jeka, Downie, Maginness and Cousins.

Too many changes I think. Might be one or two. Doubt there will be 4 over that loss.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Nash in

 

[TheFourPillars]

Cousins for Howe, especially after reading that report from Mitchell.

Mate you know this is not going to happen

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Mate you know this is not going to happen

Yes, but it should happen.

Greaves in for Burgoyne

Cousins for Howe.

Nash for Ceglar. Nash has earned a recall by the sounds of it.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Yes, but it should happen.

Greaves in for Burgoyne

Cousins for Howe.

Nash for Ceglar. Nash has earned a recall by the sounds of it.

Howe was more than handy this week but i agree with the other two selections whats more likely is cuz for worps

 

[StillAtLarge]

Sounds like Nash & Cousins are two likely inclusions, I dare say for Silk and Ceglar...

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Our midfields needs some tweaking, perfect season to get it right for 2022

Too many changes I think. Might be one or two. Doubt there will be 4 over that loss.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Howe was more than handy this week but i agree with the other two selections whats more likely is cuz for worps

Cousins for Worpel works too actually.

 

[StillAtLarge]

There are two things I particularly like about Cousins.
He changes angles and takes short kicks into the guts (which draws out defenders) ANNNNNNND (drumroll) HE HITS THE SCOREBOARD! WOWEE I'D KILL FOR ONE OF OUR MIDS TO CONSISTENTLY DO THAT!

 

[Yuley95]

Howe was more than handy this week but i agree with the other two selections whats more likely is cuz for worps

Is Nash for Worps a possibility? Would spice things up a bit.

I almost feel like its worth throwing in the speedy option at every opportunity this year and just see what happens.

*I should note that I’m all for maintaining some experience and structure across every line rather than just throwing all the kids in at once...

 

[TheFourPillars]

Is Nash for Worps a possibility? Would spice things up a bit.

I almost feel like its worth throwing in the speedy option at every opportunity this year and just see what happens.

*I should note that I’m all for maintaining some experience and structure across every line rather than just throwing all the kids in at once...

Naah nash comes in for someone in the forward line. Possibly Kosi or even Moore. I don't know to be honest

 

[VandoHawk]

Naah nash comes in for someone in the forward line. Possibly Kosi or even Moore. I don't know to be honest

Maybe for Ceglar?

 

[CHUBBSS]

We have all seen CJ take a huge step up maybe Nash is finally ready to do the same. Sounds like he is putting in a huge amount of work and finding consistency, his pace and height is a huge POD

 

[TheFourPillars]

Nash could be the next CJ for us. Just imagine that.

One in the forward line the other in the backline

 

[On Topic]

We have all seen CJ take a huge step up maybe Nash is finally ready to do the same. Sounds like he is putting in a huge amount of work and finding consistency, his pace and height is a huge POD

I've always liked the idea of Nash forward. Plays like a tall but can compete in the air because of his height. However, I think he can only really be beneficial if we have multiple talls up forward which would stretch the oppositions defense.