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Recent content by Slainte

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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    I have had a similar thought. It is a high risk strategy and I think it is unlikely but it is certainly possible.
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    Player Watch Welcome Max Ramsden, Pick 6 2022 MSD - extends to 2026!

    Love Rama's enthusiasm.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 37, Henry Hustwaite - Debuts against the Dees!

    Yes - it is a bit archaic - goes back to the times when swords were in regular use.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 37, Henry Hustwaite - Debuts against the Dees!

    I think "hilt" might be the word you are looking for.
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    Co-Captains. WHY?

    Every coach has his use by date. The problem is that no-one knows when it is. Some are written off prematurely and some stay on too long. I reckon Sam has at least another five years in him at Hawthorn but he could be one of those who has genuine longevity.
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    Yes. Will he? Probably not.
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    Co-Captains. WHY?

    If you scroll through this thread, you will see that posters have put up plenty of reasons, other than "why not". In summary they are: 1. To ease the burden (especially off-field), reducing distractions from game preparation. 2. Different people bring different leadership qualities and can...
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    Prediction Best 23, Round Zero 2026

    I think that if they are all fit, Dear, Chol and Lewis can play together. Dear and Chol are very capable at ground level and Chol is a chase-down maestro. With the right positioning they would be a nightmare for most defences and make Gunston almost impossible to defend.
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    Prediction Best 23, Round Zero 2026

    No Lewis?
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    Co-Captains. WHY?

    Modern captaincy is pretty demanding - especially off field. Sharing the load makes sense to me.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    I don't think you ever said anything as specific or negative as that. However, you were one of the leading voices urging caution about his prospects. I think it is fair comment to point out that Ratten may not share your reservations.
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    Prediction Best 23, Round Zero 2026

    I guess you could be concerned if Mackenzie has not made best 23 for Round 0. However the other way of looking at it is not that Mackenzie is failing to progress but that someone like Butler has gotten ahead of him. I am not concerned about Mackenzie. I am confident he will be a long term...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    I wonder if the Day injury has opened the door a crack for a Greeves debut in 2026. Similar size and, like Day, strong overhead and by foot. Lacking some of Day's athleticism and class but that may yet come.
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    I think Wiz will have midfield cameos rather than serious minutes - a bit like Cyril. As for putting a body on him, I reckon that is easier said than done. He is pretty slippery.
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    Paul was quite agile and had a decent leap
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