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    Autopsy Round 12, 2026: Hawks smack the Saints

    I think people are forgetting that Rama is only 23. Ruck is an old man's game. Most of the best rucks running around at the moment are in their thirties. Luke Jackson is the exception, but he is a freak. Let's leave off discussion as to whether Rama is a ruck or a forward until he reaches...
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    Preview R13 Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs, Friday 7.40pm, June 5th 2026, MCG

    I reckon Weightman will be busting to have another crack at Newcombe.
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    Autopsy Round 12, 2026: Hawks smack the Saints

    I don't think there is anything seriously wrong with King's analysis. Their midfield is competitive and were not disgraced on Thursday night despite missing NWM and losing Flanders early. Their best forward half was missing King, Owens, Higgins and Butler. As King pointed out, the back half...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Pick 51, 2022: Bailey MacDonald - a Hawk until 2026

    We will bring in mature players as required. Not all the apprentices will succeed but some certainly will. There will also be positional changes, with some who we see currently see as future mids or forwards emerging as very capable backs. If I was young Bailey I would be keen to stay for the...
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    Autopsy Round 12, 2026: Hawks smack the Saints

    To be fair, they were missing their best tall forward, their best small forward, their best mid and a decent tall back. They also lost a handy mid to injury during the game. They almost certainly overpaid for TDK, but Silvagni was one of their better players last night. They have some...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Pick 51, 2022: Bailey MacDonald - a Hawk until 2026

    I don't understand why people are worried about losing him. The club has stuck with him, he is getting game time and we have a 5+ year premiership window opening. Why would he leave? You would think that other clubs were dangling a 5-year $10m deal in front of him.
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    Autopsy Round 12, 2026: Hawks smack the Saints

    Second quarter looked like Hokball to me. Took their structures apart with quick decision-making and precision ball movement that included lightning handball and perfectly weighted kicks. A joy to watch. Couldn't sustain it into the second half but the damage was done and the Saints never...
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    Preview Round 9, 2026: Fremantle v Hawthorn, 7 May 2026, 8.10pm AEST @ Optus Stadium

    Scrimshaw's only serious fault is that he makes poor decisions when under pressure with ball in hand . He has cost us goals with panicky little kicks or poor handpasses that go straight to opposition players. If he had moe composure under pressure, he would have a complete game. He defends...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Matt Hill! CatB rookie, ex-Storm

    Plenty debut in their first season. Maybe 3 pre-seasons to reach optimal fitness but not to play out a game. If I remember correctly, Matt Hill was listed as an emergency a few weeks back. If so, that would be an indication he is not far off.
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    Toast Coaches' votes 2026 edition

    I reckon that is a pretty accurate picture of list rankings at the present time. Kudos to our recruiters who brought in Gunston, Barrass, Ginnivan and Battle in recent years.
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    Autopsy Round 7, 2026: Hawks destroy Suns

    Thanks Simon. I wonder if that was a factor in the Suns getting a couple of late goals in the second quarter.
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    Autopsy Round 7, 2026: Hawks destroy Suns

    Something I noticed while browsing the stats is that Nash only had 63% game time. That struck me as odd he is usually 80%+ Did he get a knock?
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Pick 7, Cam MacKenzie, extends to 2026!

    I don't understand the negativity. MacKenzie is 5 years behind Richards (2022 vs 2017 draft) and Richards only became an elite mid last year. I can see MacKenzie reaching that level. His athletic profile is broadly similar. Just needs time to develop his strength, endurance running and footy...
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    Preview Round 8, 2026: Collingwood v Hawthorn, 30 April 2026, 7.30pm @ MCG

    Schubert not playing for BH suggests that either he has a niggle or one of Dear, Lewis or Gunston pulled up sore.
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    Autopsy Round 7, 2026: Hawks destroy Suns

    Rowell likes to take on the tackler and has the core strength to often get away with it. It is not so easy when the tackler is Nash, Newcombe or Meek (and sometimes two or even three of the above).
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