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    A Tribute Thread

    Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the Merger vote. In 1995 we finished close to the bottom. We had no money, few members and it felt like the glory days were behind us. Few people could have predicted that by 2015 we would be a financial powerhouse, with over 70,000 members and...
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    Hawthorn v Fremantle GF

    Should be a cracker of a game. 1 v 3, but Freo certainly earned the right to play off. Both beat Sydney comfortably, both beat Geelong in close games. Both had a week off. Both close to full strength. Both well coached. Both a good combination of experience and youth. Should be a ripper...
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    Eddie McGuire

    It occurred to me last night that the last time Collingwood beat us was Mick Malthouse's last win as Collingwood coach. It was the Preliminary Final in 2011, a huge game, they beat us in a cliff-hanger. After that the Pies lost the GF, and Eddie forced through his succession plan with Buckley...
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    Sam Mitchell / Ultimate Footy

    Not sure where else to post this, but I just need to vent. Does anyone else play Ultimate Footy? Player positions are updated during the season, if they play in a new position. Now, as we all know, Mitchell has been playing off half-back all season. The commentators have noticed and they...
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    Open Letter to Carlton FC

    I think this is from a typical Carlton supporter doing the rounds Dear Carlton Football Club, For the past 100 years we've had a rich history of salary cap breaching, hush money, underworld ties, tanking, poaching players, draft tampering, owning Arden Street, VISY, corporate corruption...
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    Federal Election September 14th

    Gillard has announced the election will be in the middle of the AFL finals. At least the Hawks should have a bye that weekend after winning a Qualifying final the week before! :)
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    Dangerfield's value?

    Hi Crows fans, Just hypothetically, if Patrick Dangerfield declared he wanted to move to Victoria, what would his trade value be? 1st round pick / top ten pick / 1st round plus player? What do you guys think he is worth?
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    Ian Callinan's future

    Hi Crows fans, I was wondering what do you think will happen to Ian Callinan. A mature age rookie who looked ok but was then injured. I expect that when he was drafted the Crows expected to be a lot higher up the ladder than they are. Now with a new coach will you go for a youth policy? If...
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    The good thing about Collingwood

    The one good thing about Colligwood winning a premiership is this: Last time they won a flag (1990) Hawthorn was the last team to beat them. Hawthorn had won a flag two years earlier (1988) and we also WON the following year (1991) :). The grand final was in October due to a draw earlier in...
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    I have a dream....

    OK, I do not mean to belittle the great MLK and his contribution to society. But my dream / prediction for the rest of this season is this: We finish 6th and play Carlton in the first final. We generally seem to have theor measure and this time we get on top and run away to a 46 point win...
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    Congratulations Geelong

    It may just be my imagination but it seems that quite a few Geelong supporters are upset about a Hawk fan celebrating his club's off-field success, considering they were nearly broke 14 years ago. (See the "Congratulations Hawthorn" thread.) So in the spirit of fair play, I thought I would...
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    Your dream result from trade week

    OK, let's try to be at least semi-realistic, but what would be the perfect outcome from the trade week? For me, if we could do: Williams, McGlynn and Pick 41 to St Kilda for Pick 16 and 48 Then Pick 16 and Kennedy to Sydney for Jolly Picks 25 and 48 to North for Gibson and pick...
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    Please Explain

    The AFL is very precious these days about people "bringing the game into disrepute". This week there needs to be several "please explain" letters sent out: The Umpires from both prelim finals - disgraceful. The All-Australian selectors - have turned the whole thing into a farce. The...
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    Hawk & Bomber fans

    We all know that Hawthorn and Essendon are not the best of mates. and we love to hate each other. Now, ironically, we may become allies on a crucial issue. I suspect that many footy fans will feel that the bumps dished out by Buddie and Lloyd should be part of footy. Sure, we don't want to...
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    Fevola's miss

    Not that it makes any difference now, but... Had Fevola kicked the goal to beat Hawthorn, and not hit the post, then: Carlton would be 6th with a home final against the Lions. Hawthorn would be 12th instead of 9th. Sometimes footy is a game of inches, and they can make a huge difference.
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    1989 v 2008 Comparison

    In 1989, Hawthorn came into the season as the reigning premiers, following a record winning margin in the previous Grand Final. Geelong quickly emerged as the most obvious challenger. They only played each other once, in Round 6. Hawthorn won a classic encounter, coming from 56 points down to...
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    Priority Picks

    After Round 8, it already seems that Melbourne, Richmond, West Coast, Fremantle, Essendon and Carlton will not make the 8. Judging by recent history, all these teams will be "list managing" and will conveniently win 4 or less games. So we may have 6 Priority Picks awarded this year. Carlton and...
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    The future for Judd

    Will Chris Judd ever be as good again? Or is his best footy already behind him? His injuries are one thing, but also the Eagles were a good team who worked together to allow Judd to do what he does best. That will take a few years to develop at a new club, even if his body is capable. Also -...
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    Umpires

    Years ago I decided to try not to criticise umpires, and sympathise with the tough job they do. But this year has really tried my patience and tonight they reached a new low. Now I am a Hawthorn supporter so I had no particular bias in the Dreamtime game, but three decisions in the last quarter...
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    Wouldn't it be great if....

    Already we have Ireland almost certainly in the super 8 stage and Pakistan gone. Now if Kenya could beat England then the pommies would be gone as well. Imagine that - Ireland in the Super 8's and England on the way home. How would Ed Joyce feel? (A bit like Nathan Buckley felt when the Lions...
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    Mal Michael - solution?

    This is a tricky issue with many unanswered questions. I think Michael should be given the opportunity to earn a living if he has decided he wants to. But also Brisbane do have a legitimate claim. So I suggest that the AFL should say that Michael is free to go into the PSD and play footy next...
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    Ashes Tickets

    Hi Guys, I have some spare tickets to Day 2 of the MCG Test. If anyone is interested you can PM me. Thanks, Dave..
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    Boxing Day Test - tickets

    I have some leftover tickets to the Boxing Day test, day 2. My mates either have one or cannot come. If you would like them please PM me. Thanks.
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    Get it right, Hawks

    The club has done well at trading and drafting recently but this year it is crucial we get it right. We have suffered the pain of the past few years, the fans have been patient, we are ready for some success. This year can make or break us. While I support playing hardball with Everitt, because...
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    Freo - sucked in again!?

    This year Freo finally started to win some credibility with the football public, particularly in WA. The Eagles would not like this. Now we suddenly get a big rumour that the Eagles are after Tarrant. Why would the Eagles want an inconsistent forward who cannot kick straight and has a history...
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    2007.... Wish list.

    In 2007 I'd like to see: Hawthorn play (and win) at least one final. Sam Mitchell or Luke Hodge win the Brownlow. Xavier Ellis win the NAB Rising Star. Mark Williams and Buddy Franklin each kick 50+ goals for the year. Post your own wishes here.
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    Jay Schultz

    Would Richmond trade him? Would Adelaide want him? What would he be worth?
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    My Draft Proposal

    I have been thinking a lot lately about the draft system and how it works. Given that the basic aim of the draft (helping the lower clubs improve) must be maintained while also taking away the incentive to tank, I have come up with the following suggestion: Picks 1-16: All clubs outside the 8...
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    Mal Michael

    Rumor has it Mal Michael wants to move back to Melbourne next year. IF he plays footy next year, which is still uncertain, it will be for a Melbourne based club. If you could re-ignite his "passion for the game" he'd obviuosly be good value in the short term. Who would be interested and...
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    Sheedy's comment

    I heard Kevin Sheedy interviewed on ABC Radio after the game today. He said that both sides went into the game with "excellent form"!! The Bombers had lost 14 in a row!! Just shows how low his standards and expectations have dropped and that Sheeds has completely lost it and is just trying to...

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