Recent content by BobHawk
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Preview Round 7, 2026: Hawthorn v Gold Coast Suns, 25 April 2026, 12.30pm AEST @ York Park
There has been quite a bit of discussion about the midfield after the Port game. Fair enough, but I think we need to keep in mind that they have been playing quite well up to the weekend and are mainly still developing. If Finn is good to go because his BHH form justifies it then he should come... -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
Actually, I love JD. I'm just disappointed in him. I think he's better than what he is doing. The commentary doesn't really bother me because it has been so bad at times over the years that I can switch off even with the volume up. Anyway, been a big fan of his from the very start of his career... -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
Still doesn't explain why he lavishes praise on the opposition while refusing to recognise anything much positive about Hawthorn. Every aspect of his behaviour suggests that he has had a fall out with the club. I don't think this can be denied because he can't even pretend to be neutral (which... -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
I think this is a very good point. It was obvious Carr had worked us out and Port was actually playing Hawthorn style football against us. Sam was down on the boundary late in the second quarter and then held a lecture in front of the white board at half time but the team does seem to get ahead... -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
He's been great all year. His tackle count has been up there going back to the Sydney game. -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
I love this post. Completely agree. Simply, we need to be able to separate the player from the commentator. Also, I think you've really nailed it with commentators trying to explain what should happen, what the coach is thinking, this is how it is supposed to work rather than just commentating... -
Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 18, Josh Weddle - now locked in until 2030
Think people are being too critical. Maybe high expectations. He was good down back filling in for Sicily when he went forward and he was good forward in the last quarter. If he was a bit more settled he ices the game. Didn't seem to be 100% focused. Maybe because he has to play so many roles. -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
The thing I will say about JD, since everyone else has an opinion, is that he seems to lack self-awareness. Surely, he knows how silly he sounds or at least someone at Fox is giving him feedback. I loved how he repeatedly commented on the Watto free - that the Power player had no option, "what... -
Autopsy Round 6, 2026: Hawks dim the lights
Team needs to learn how not to keep digging itself into holes. I think Carr coached very well but we always seem to find a way to just make it tough. This has been the theme all year. Sydney, Geelong, Bulldogs and now Port. Its almost like every single player just switches off, can't win a... -
2026 Trade/Free agent targets for HFC
Club went hard, very hard to try and pick up Merrett. Lots of experience in that so why not go just as hard after Butters. I think there is a lot to play out behind closed doors and I think we have the cards across many dimensions. I can't help but feel that he is our number one target and... -
Preview Round 6, 2026: Hawks V Port, 4.15pm Saturday 18th April, Marvel Stadium
Pleasing to see Dear back in the team. I know we obviously have Gunners, Chol and Lewis but I always feel like there's something missing when he's not playing. Hope he has a cracking game. Also, congrats to Wll McCabe for breaking into the team. Looking very much forward to seeing him play. -
No Oppo Supporters General AFL discussion and other club’s news - Part 10
People that work for gambling companies are generally gamblers and mainly associate with gamblers. Gambling is ingrained into thinking processes and becomes associated with just about everything. To have someone from that sort of environment umpiring AFL games which, these days, is one of... -
Autopsy Round 4, Easter Monday, 2026: Hawks make a great point!
The idea that an AFL umpire actually has a gig on the side with an online gambling company is off the dial. It is also hilarious. The deeper one digs into the AFL the more one realises what an amateur organisation it is. And suggesting that umpires are clean skins and can't be corrupted is... -
Autopsy Round 5, 2026: Hawks kick the Dogs
Our ruck combo is clearly one of our big advantages, as evidenced last night, and it will be interesting to see if opposition teams try something different to counter it. Thought Ward and McKenzie were good but Newc and Nash were clearly our best in the middle. I think rotating players through...