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Hawks have been pretty beset by injury - so perhaps I have a skewed perspective - but I know Richmond has also had some big injuries already this season. With reduced rotations, and banning of runners - rules specifically designed to make players more tired - to 'reduce congestion'.... is the...

Rioli sprent two months in the offseason in the Tiwi islands due to family reasons. It's pretty clear his preseason was not great based on games early in the season. Now he has an injury. I don't blame him for taking time off... But should he have even been playing in the first two rounds?

It seems that each round... A new 'Lock' for the flag arises and we must then ''hand them the cup'. So... Looking to the future... Who will have such a season defining performance in Round 3 that a premiership becomes inevitable? Whilst Port are off to a good start... A win against Brisbane...

It's the only thing in Brown and Gold we can cheer for tomorrow sadly. Billy Hartung. Any chance? I'm gonna say 4-5th place....

NOT OFFICIAL! But frankly I do not give a toss. I love our boys but its plainly clear that without the benefit on 50 number 1 draftpicks ala GWS and GCS we are running low on 'raw talent' - sure we have some young exceptions and old guns - but we are not a team of champs. We are a champion...

It seems threads 'having a go' at a team are near off limits on the main board.... Nonetheless - I think its time that we really discussed this. A team cannot go from premiership contender - to the levels Fremantle have sunk this year in just 12 Months. It is evident they had a genuiny bad...

Interested on early takes on how the rule changes are / will effect the Hawks. As the number 1 (or close to) team at scoring from stopagges in the fwd 50 the decrease in stoppages will have a big impact. Also whilst we recruited for run... If anything it seemed the cats ran the game out...

Great game clearly... But the finger point was clear dissent which is not on. Actually it was so aggressive I felt like he was threatening umpire. Free kick? Yay or nay? Fine? Yay or nay?

In announcing Stevie J's contract GWS have said he will move to a 'coaching role' on conclusion of either 1 or 2 years. A very lucrative 'coaching role' no doubt. Surely this must be included in the Total Player Payments for 2016? It incentivised him to come there.... Edit: yep... Made a...

I just read in another thread.... 'and the greatest player has been wasting his time up on the Gold Coast.' How true this is. I would say its one of the greatest losses to football of this generation. GAJ was truly amazing at the game.. Now he.plays for Rodney Eade. Shame.shame.shame.

A few posters have been calling Geelong people 'flogs' but honestly I think our rivalry has been a good one. Sure there were / are some deadset flog ex players - e.g Harley... But well balanced by legend Ling. Same with the supporters. Carlton's choice to trade Henderson to Geelong for next...

HAWTHORN v ADELAIDE CROWS Friday September 18 at MCG, 7:50PM 6:20pm: FINAL TEAMSNo late changes for tonight's game. Billy Hartung and Jarryd Lyons will start in the green vests. HAWKS B: B.Stratton, B.Lake, M.Suckling HB: G.Birchall, J.Gibson, S.Burgoyne C: B.Hill, S.Mitchell, L.Shiels...

Alot of piss weak threads on this board lately. Sure we may be fed up with being told we are arrogant pricks - but that just makes me more confident. Its starting now. There are no ifs - no buts - no maybe's - no second chances. This isn't about 'icing on top'. It's about footy. Its why we...

The guy has been to the MRP and average of three times a year in his very short career. This year its been particularly ridiculous the lengths the AFL has gone to and I'm sure today there will be no case to answer too. He is touted as very much the heir to GAJ's throne... So let's think about...

First let me be clear - umps did NOT cost us the game. If anything in the last qtr quite a few softies went our way... But surely this was the wrong call? Gibson was in the marking contest, made a beatiful clear punch, eyes 100% on the ball. Wingard comes barreling in from the side, head...

I wouldn't normally question the great man but does anyone else think Clarko might be in a form slump? Some strange things IMO - 1. Very unsettled ruck lineup - 1 ruck, 2 Rucks, Red Ruck, Blue Ruck. Which ruck combo is best? Me thinks Ceglar & Hale. Is clarko trying to Validate the McEvoy...

There are some posters who make great gameday threads... Others.... Not so much. Any chance on guidelines for OP's that want to create gameday threads on the mainboard - e.g must include teams location, start time, (broadcast?). Must update Op with Sub when available.

Who will win and why - Port v GWS - Port - At home and playing for their careers Carlton v Brisbane - Brisbane - by not much.. Keeps them in the running for the Schache shield. Freo v West Coast - Freo - too many outs for West Coast. Have at it.

This round looks a little predictable with mostly short priced odds for favourites. I figure there will be at least 1 upset. Whats it gonna be?

Ever notice how the MRP pretty much seems to replicate exactly what the media says when they replay an incident on TV? Of course you have. Or how a big name player gets a lighter sentence than clear precedent would require? Yep. Or perhaps how a player who many people have laid a significant...

Not much in it. About 1/4 as bad as Buddy's. Knowing the tribunal - they will consider 'potential for injury' and will go for 4 weeks.

Was 'falling back' - stopped then his but went up and his leg out straight into Isaac Smiths face. I think both brain fart and Dog act. A boot to the face is about as low as it gets. I think he should get weeks.

Hawthorn has sensationally declared it will walk away from the AFL's chief equalisation measure if the northern-based clubs are allowed to exclusively access future draft picks this season – a measure that is being considered. Read more...

Last night (3aw) our "B graders (huh?) Shiel and Smith (Omith?) really stood up." Theyre not B graders. And its SHIELS - with a bloody S at BOTH ENDS.

A stellar bloke, amazing footballer, on and off field leader, when the game is on the line, he is ALWAYS standing up. Obviously his age, his relatively short time at the club, and our current almighty Captain stand in his way. But - it will doubtless be our last chance next year. I honestly...

Hardwick, Simpson, Beveridge, Cameron and now Barker. Seeds of Clarko now account for over 1/4 of all Senior Coaches. With Ratten and Bolton both excellent candidates for a top job, who will next be blessed by a seed of Clarko? And more importantly - can Clarko actually coach, or is he just...

Anyone noticed this year the short pass into the forward line has basically gone from our game due to umps calling 'not 15' on any pass less than 20 metres? I was pretty cool with it until watching other games (e.g collingwood v richmond) where it is clear the only team being called on this is...

Who? I can feasibly see spud going out for a few games - or taking a while to cement his spot. Like Hale - Lake wont be around forever... Is our backline Cegs Spang? Shoe? Lithers? Will someone step up this season and make Frawley 'earn his spot'?

Whilst the title hints at a comparison of players, I am actually wondering which was a more 'top of your game', clinical performance by a given team- the Hawks Grand Final of 2014 - or Australia's Cricket World Cup win?

O.k.... Just editing this thread for this year..... Some might say I am overreacting... Jumping the gun perhaps... But after what can only be described as an insipid performance against a team which we have dominated for years I just cant see us winning a game. You play how you train. Game...