Unofficial Preview 2015 Three-peat??

[kenneje]

Suckling Hale Duryea and Spangher aren't going to be very happy with you.

With Lowden testing the market (according to Emma Quayle), Hale will get plenty of game time. He really only needs to be good to go from round 17-18 onwards.

Spangher is next in line for 4 spots down back, and with Lake and Gibbo in their 30's, I'd be surprised if he didn't play 15-20 games.

Duryea, Suckling and Litherland are definitely in for a tough few years. They're probably competing against Hodge, Burgoyne, Birchall and Whitecross for a spot on the half back, but they might be able to play that 3rd/4th defender roll that I'm assuming Gibson/Frawley and Stratton will make theirs.

It's a bloody good time to be a hawk supporter.

 

[Slick]

O'Brien 193cm 83kg, he seems like the kind of player that if he doesnt mark the ball, it gets easily rebounded, i'm not a huge fan of players that have no fight in them once the ball isn't gifted to them.......on another note he seems to be droping marks that he didn't drop last year, so he seems to have gotten worse this season than 2013, just my observation, he was basically not there in the VFL Finals this yr.........

Sicily 186cm 77kg, he is that medium sized forward that plays in the mould of Fyfe(if fyfe played forward only), has courage, has aggression, marks the ball at the top of its arc, was amazing in his first VFL finals series, has potential and is flexible with how he plays

I'm not sure if you realise, but Timmy O'Brien was injured for most of the VFL Grand Final series and really only played in the GF because of injuries to other players. He wasn't match fit in the slightest. Hawks rate him extremely highly internally. Sticky hands (Sicily has the same), clean below his knees and beautiful shot at goal, just needs to add to his frame. Needs a good preseason but will get games next season for HFC.

 

[TyHawk]

With Lowden testing the market (according to Emma Quayle), Hale will get plenty of game time. He really only needs to be good to go from round 17-18 onwards.

Spangher is next in line for 4 spots down back, and with Lake and Gibbo in their 30's, I'd be surprised if he didn't play 15-20 games.

Duryea, Suckling and Litherland are definitely in for a tough few years. They're probably competing against Hodge, Burgoyne, Birchall and Whitecross for a spot on the half back, but they might be able to play that 3rd/4th defender roll that I'm assuming Gibson/Frawley and Stratton will make theirs.

It's a bloody good time to be a hawk supporter.

Can't see Whitecross as anything but depth from here on in. Can't gift games to anyone straight up and I think Duryea, Birch, burgs and Stratts are way in front with Gus to get more game time as Clarko likes the way he goes about it.

 

[LegendLewis]

Spoke to WhiteX just before 2014 Granny. All is well and he is on track. The way his knee was operated on resulted in the chance of tendinitis if he came back late this season. My opinion is that Hawks are being very careful with such a valuable and respected player .Also I believe (obvious) that he always puts the team and his mates before himself

I noticed that swiss and jedi were wwearing the 'coaches strip' on grand final, compared to sewell etc haing the tracksuit and shoes etc wearing suits. Does this mean swiss and jedi were in the coaches box at the Grannie?

 

[MrFujiMoto]

Plenty to play out yet and we may have a year with injuries that makes this years injuries look like a walk in the park. Whilst it is unlikely, it is possible.

However, being that it is unlikely I see the ideal scenario next year as being -

Get 15 games (inc finals) out of Lake. Spangher to take Lakes spot while he is out.
Frawley in as FB/CHB
Sewell out
Mitchell to play 18 games
Hodge to play 18 - 20 games
Cyril to play 18 - 20 games
Anderson to play 15 games
Langford to continue to improve with another pre season (mainly consistency)
All rucks rotating to keep them fresh Ceglar, Hale and BB to play 15 or so games each
Burgoyne to play about 20 games
Whitecross to play 15 games or more
Birchall to play about 20 games
Litherland / Duryea to wax about 15 - 18 games each
Billy to start to replace Joffa as the super sub

All in all, my theory is no different to this year but getting more games out of our stars and upcoming talent and, hopefully, we are in a position to control it a little better. If we can control the rest of the aging players and get more from guys like Cyril, Anderson, Whitecross, Billy, Litherland then we will be in a very strong position to B2B2B.

Looking good at the minute and we are well positioned if sh*t hits the fan with injuries, lets hope it doesn't because it makes it so much harder.

 

[Whirling Dervish]

Can't see Whitecross as anything but depth from here on in. Can't gift games to anyone straight up and I think Duryea, Birch, burgs and Stratts are way in front with Gus to get more game time as Clarko likes the way he goes about it.

Provided he regains confidence after two knees, Whitecross is way better than depth.

 

[Cynic]

Plenty to play out yet and we may have a year with injuries that makes this years injuries look like a walk in the park. Whilst it is unlikely, it is possible.

However, being that it is unlikely I see the ideal scenario next year as being -

Get 15 games (inc finals) out of Lake. Spangher to take Lakes spot while he is out.
Frawley in as FB/CHB
Sewell out
Mitchell to play 18 games
Hodge to play 18 - 20 games
Cyril to play 18 - 20 games
Anderson to play 15 games
Langford to continue to improve with another pre season (mainly consistency)
All rucks rotating to keep them fresh Ceglar, Hale and BB to play 15 or so games each
Burgoyne to play about 20 games
Whitecross to play 15 games or more
Birchall to play about 20 games
Litherland / Duryea to wax about 15 - 18 games each
Billy to start to replace Joffa as the super sub

All in all, my theory is no different to this year but getting more games out of our stars and upcoming talent and, hopefully, we are in a position to control it a little better. If we can control the rest of the aging players and get more from guys like Cyril, Anderson, Whitecross, Billy, Litherland then we will be in a very strong position to B2B2B.

Looking good at the minute and we are well positioned if sh*t hits the fan with injuries, lets hope it doesn't because it makes it so much harder.

I've got...

Anderson, Jed 14
Birchall, Grant 21
Breust, Luke 21
Burgoyne, Shaun 18
Ceglar, Jonathon 9
Duryea, Taylor 21
Frawley, James 21
Gibson, Josh 18
Gunston, Jack 21
Hale, David 18
Hartung, Billy 14
Hill, Bradley 21
Hodge, Luke 18
Lake, Brian 18
Langford, Will 21
Lewis, Jordan 21
Litherland, Angus 14
McEvoy, Ben 21
Mitchell, Sam 18
Puopolo, Paul 21
Rioli, Cyril 18
Roughead, Jarryd 21
Shiels, Liam 21
Smith, Isaac 21
Spangher, Matt 14
Stratton, Ben 21
Suckling, Matthew 21

 

[VandoHawk]

I would love a three-peat (Greedy, I know) and with that there will be no dispute that we are the greatest team of the modern era. In my eyes we're the greatest team of all time, and have been "A juggernaut" ever since we won our first Premiership. To win three in a row without assistance from the AFL would just be delicious. Here is my prediction:

Outs (List Wise): Sewell (Retired), Lowden (Traded), Hallahan (Traded), Kelly (Delisted but picked up as a rookie), Shoenmakers (Traded), Ross (Delisted)

I feel sorry for Sewelly but his time has come. Lowden has formally requested a trade, and Adelaide is interested in Shoenmakers. I reckon if we package them we could get a sweet deal as they both fill Adelaide's needs both immediately and long term. Hallahan has fallen down the pecking order, and with Anderson and Whitecross returning I don't see him securing a spot ahead of Langford, Woodward or even Sicily.I'd love to eat my words though as I rate Hallahan, but I also rated Schneider a few years back. Kelly has been super consistent, but we need to delist someone. Would be keen to pick him up as a rookie and upgrade him later if his form continues. Ross is unfortunate, but he didn't show anything spectacular and I don't think he's currently what we need.

Ins (List Wise): Frawley (Free Agency), O' Rourke (Trade)

Frawley is all but confirmed to come to Hawthorn, and will be an extremely good addition to our aging list. Keen on O'Rourke, has oodles of potential being a No. 2 draft pick (although more like 7-10, the draft was a bit compromised). One more is Mitch Robinson-I'm not listing this because I don't thnk it will happen but we won't lose anything, he's 24 years old and reminds me of Campbell Brown (but quicker). Wouldn't mind a bit more unsociable footy after our Grand Final masterpiece.

Players to get Games: Frawley, Anderson, Whitecross, Hartung, Litherland, Woodward, O'Rourke, Ceglar, Cheney, Simpkin, O'Brien, Sicily, Brand, Wilsmore, Grimley (???), Kelly (???)

All these players not in the Grand Final side are the ones who I think will get a game next season (whether they cement themselves in the side or not I cannot say). Frawley will no doubt get a spot and we're all optimistic about Anderson and his potential. Players over 30 usually get soft tissue injuries throughout the season, and while hopefully nothing serious happens: Hodge, Mitchell, Burgoyne, Hale, Lake and Gibson will probably miss parts of the season. This means that the likes of Whitecross, Hartung, Ceglar, o'Rourke, Simpkin, Cheney and possibly even Kaiden Brand will most likely get their opportunities. Im also keen to turn Litherland into a big bodied midfielder-god knows he has the pace. Wouldn't it be spectacular to see a palm down to Litherland and watch him break the lines? In terms of rookies, Wilsmore will no doubt get a game if the opportunity arises. Kelly's been on the list for a while, and rookie or not if he continues his form he will probably get his chance.

Sicily and O'Brien will get games (the former I'm particularly excited about as he reminds me of a young Osbourne; good football brain, good skills and able to take a great contested mark despite his size.) I have speculation about Grimley-he has lots of potential, is athletic and was equal first in the VFL for most goals kicked. But he seems to struggle with judgement of the ball and gets beaten quite easily in a contested marking situation. If he works on these and improves then he will be a power house-if he doesn't he'll probably get delisted. The decision to not nominate Harry Dear as a father-son nomination probably saves him this year.

Starting Lineup:
Back: Hodge Lake Gibson
Half-Back: Stratton Frawley Birchall
Midfield: Smith Burgoyne Hill
Half-Forward Puopolo Gunston Langford
Forward: Bruest Roughhead Rioli
Followers: McEvoy Mitchell Lewis
Interchange: Hale Anderson Suckling
Sub: O'Rourke
Emergencies: Sheils Whitecross Ceglar

There are a few unlucky players: Duryea loses his spot, Spangher loses his spot and (I hate doing this) I think Sheils may lose his spot in an attempt to gauge how well O'Rourke and Anderson compliment the team (he'll be back). This provides us with a good mix of old, young and the ages inbetween. It's a hard side to break into-but with the depth we have, no doubt we're looking good on the injury front.

Verdict: Do we have it in us, the Mighty Hawthorn Football Club, to win three in a row? I'm obviously bias, but the answer is yes. Evolution is key-we can't do the same thing and win another Premiership. Personally, I want to play the pressure game-the way we played against Sydney was brutal and not once did we take our foot off the pedal. I enjoy our free-flowing and possesion game no doubt, but I feel like if we integrate the uncompromising we played in the Grand Final with our kicking skills we will be unstoppable.

Anderson and O'Rourke need to put their body on the lines, and Frawley (who is regarded as one of the best intercept marks in the competition) needs to do his role by impacting the contests and intecercepting. He has one guaranteed year where Lake will generally take the best defender, and in our team defense he needs to have the judgement to make better decision than his opponent and cut off the oppositions forward entries. They have to play their role, or else their spot is well and truely there for the taking. This goes for nearly every player.

The speed game, where quick paced teams such as Port Adelaide and North Melbourne surge the ball forward by sheer speed and weight of numbers at the stoppages can be counteracted by the pressure game. Hit them hard and fast-make them know if they try to play the speed game they will get crunched, which usually deters the fast running players (See Luke Parker, Lewis Jetta, Gary Rohan). Frawley and Lake are considered two of the best intercept marks in the game-fast balls and high balls into our forward line should no longer be too great a problem as now we actually have a chance of winning that area.

No doubts teams are getting scary. Port Adelaide is patching up it's ruck stocks where we exploited them and North Melbourne/Geelong are getting more firing power. Sydney played an immaculate season and they will be back. But the inclusion of Frawley and Anderson (possibly O'Rourke) will patch up some of our weaknesses and show that we can go back to back to back.

Go Hawks!

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

I would love a three-peat (Greedy, I know) and with that there will be no dispute that we are the greatest team of the modern era. In my eyes we're the greatest team of all time, and have been "A juggernaut" ever since we won our first Premiership. To win three in a row without assistance from the AFL would just be delicious. Here is my prediction:

Outs (List Wise): Sewell (Retired), Lowden (Traded), Hallahan (Traded), Kelly (Delisted but picked up as a rookie), Shoenmakers (Traded), Ross (Delisted)

I feel sorry for Sewelly but his time has come. Lowden has formally requested a trade, and Adelaide is interested in Shoenmakers. I reckon if we package them we could get a sweet deal as they both fill Adelaide's needs both immediately and long term. Hallahan has fallen down the pecking order, and with Anderson and Whitecross returning I don't see him securing a spot ahead of Langford, Woodward or even Sicily.I'd love to eat my words though as I rate Hallahan, but I also rated Schneider a few years back. Kelly has been super consistent, but we need to delist someone. Would be keen to pick him up as a rookie and upgrade him later if his form continues. Ross is unfortunate, but he didn't show anything spectacular and I don't think he's currently what we need.

Ins (List Wise): Frawley (Free Agency), O' Rourke (Trade)

Frawley is all but confirmed to come to Hawthorn, and will be an extremely good addition to our aging list. Keen on O'Rourke, has oodles of potential being a No. 2 draft pick (although more like 7-10, the draft was a bit compromised). One more is Mitch Robinson-I'm not listing this because I don't thnk it will happen but we won't lose anything, he's 24 years old and reminds me of Campbell Brown (but quicker). Wouldn't mind a bit more unsociable footy after our Grand Final masterpiece.

Players to get Games: Frawley, Anderson, Whitecross, Hartung, Litherland, Woodward, O'Rourke, Ceglar, Cheney, Simpkin, O'Brien, Sicily, Brand, Wilsmore, Grimley (???), Kelly (???)

All these players not in the Grand Final side are the ones who I think will get a game next season (whether they cement themselves in the side or not I cannot say). Frawley will no doubt get a spot and we're all optimistic about Anderson and his potential. Players over 30 usually get soft tissue injuries throughout the season, and while hopefully nothing serious happens: Hodge, Mitchell, Burgoyne, Hale, Lake and Gibson will probably miss parts of the season. This means that the likes of Whitecross, Hartung, Ceglar, o'Rourke, Simpkin, Cheney and possibly even Kaiden Brand will most likely get their opportunities. Im also keen to turn Litherland into a big bodied midfielder-god knows he has the pace. Wouldn't it be spectacular to see a palm down to Litherland and watch him break the lines? In terms of rookies, Wilsmore will no doubt get a game if the opportunity arises. Kelly's been on the list for a while, and rookie or not if he continues his form he will probably get his chance.

Sicily and O'Brien will get games (the former I'm particularly excited about as he reminds me of a young Osbourne; good football brain, good skills and able to take a great contested mark despite his size.) I have speculation about Grimley-he has lots of potential, is athletic and was equal first in the VFL for most goals kicked. But he seems to struggle with judgement of the ball and gets beaten quite easily in a contested marking situation. If he works on these and improves then he will be a power house-if he doesn't he'll probably get delisted. The decision to not nominate Harry Dear as a father-son nomination probably saves him this year.

Starting Lineup:
Back: Hodge Lake Gibson
Half-Back: Stratton Frawley Birchall
Midfield: Smith Burgoyne Hill
Half-Forward Puopolo Gunston Langford
Forward: Bruest Roughhead Rioli
Followers: McEvoy Mitchell Lewis
Interchange: Hale Anderson Suckling
Sub: O'Rourke
Emergencies: Sheils Whitecross Ceglar

There are a few unlucky players: Duryea loses his spot, Spangher loses his spot and (I hate doing this) I think Sheils may lose his spot in an attempt to gauge how well O'Rourke and Anderson compliment the team (he'll be back). This provides us with a good mix of old, young and the ages inbetween. It's a hard side to break into-but with the depth we have, no doubt we're looking good on the injury front.

Verdict: Do we have it in us, the Mighty Hawthorn Football Club, to win three in a row? I'm obviously bias, but the answer is yes. Evolution is key-we can't do the same thing and win another Premiership. Personally, I want to play the pressure game-the way we played against Sydney was brutal and not once did we take our foot off the pedal. I enjoy our free-flowing and possesion game no doubt, but I feel like if we integrate the uncompromising we played in the Grand Final with our kicking skills we will be unstoppable.

Anderson and O'Rourke need to put their body on the lines, and Frawley (who is regarded as one of the best intercept marks in the competition) needs to do his role by impacting the contests and intecercepting. He has one guaranteed year where Lake will generally take the best defender, and in our team defense he needs to have the judgement to make better decision than his opponent and cut off the oppositions forward entries. They have to play their role, or else their spot is well and truely there for the taking. This goes for nearly every player.

The speed game, where quick paced teams such as Port Adelaide and North Melbourne surge the ball forward by sheer speed and weight of numbers at the stoppages can be counteracted by the pressure game. Hit them hard and fast-make them know if they try to play the speed game they will get crunched, which usually deters the fast running players (See Luke Parker, Lewis Jetta, Gary Rohan). Frawley and Lake are considered two of the best intercept marks in the game-fast balls and high balls into our forward line should no longer be too great a problem as now we actually have a chance of winning that area.

No doubts teams are getting scary. Port Adelaide is patching up it's ruck stocks where we exploited them and North Melbourne/Geelong are getting more firing power. Sydney played an immaculate season and they will be back. But the inclusion of Frawley and Anderson (possibly O'Rourke) will patch up some of our weaknesses and show that we can go back to back to back.

Go Hawks!

Dat emergency lineup

 

[Flag08]

Our depth is looking silly good for next year. You'd have to think that 2-3 fringe guys have to/will want to go unless they want to wait another year for their opportunity. Ando and Whitey can replace both of our JJ's. You could pick a Box Hill side that looks pretty good from our full list at the minute.

Grimmers might be lucky as we only have him and TOB as back up tall forwards and TOB is no guarantee to come on as we hope.

 

[Goodo73]

A little off topic I know....but with all the talk of dynasty's etc....look at this from the Geelong Advertiser!!! http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...r-than-hawthorns/story-fnjuhrxq-1227074773050

The facts are there clear as day bellend, Geelong clearly the more dominant of the two.

I can honestly say that post-GF I've heard no-one talking about the merits of Hawthorn's recent run versus Geelong's one in 2007-11. For mine, the article just indicates a severe inferiority complex on the part of Geelong media/supporters and the need to pump themselves up after a dismal finals performance. If I may quote my brother's tweet to the article's author:

Your article on the comparative dynasties of Hawthorn and Geelong was a new low point in journalistic parochialism

 

[cayze]

I can honestly say that post-GF I've heard no-one talking about the merits of Hawthorn's recent run versus Geelong's one in 2007-11. For mine, the article just indicates a severe inferiority complex on the part of Geelong media/supporters and the need to pump themselves up after a dismal finals performance. If I may quote my brother's tweet to the article's author:

You're not serious/clinically retarted are you? There's about 10 people on this thread alone discussing it.

 

[Goodo73]

You're not serious/clinically retarted are you? There's about 10 people on this thread alone discussing it.

No champ, I'm all good. Thanks for your concern though. However, feel free to get yourself checked out. The people discussing it in this thread are only doing so because a link to the article was posted here.

My point, which I'll repeat for those of you in the cheap seats, was that the article in the Addy was based on nothing other than the author's need to pump up Geelong. There was no talk in the general media about Hawthorn's run being greater than Geelong's. Therefore, there was no need for such a comparison article in defence of Geelong.

 

[cayze]

No champ, I'm all good. Thanks for your concern though. However, feel free to get yourself checked out. The people discussing it in this thread are only doing so because a link to the article was posted here.

No problem Champ, seems you're just ignorant. There are still people discussing it so you are categorically wrong in saying no one is discussing it, perhaps scroll up a bit next time and check before trying to attack someone with an opinion relevant to the flow of conversation.

 

[Goodo73]

No problem Champ, seems you're just ignorant. There are still people discussing it so you are categorically wrong in saying no one is discussing it, perhaps scroll up a bit next time and check before trying to attack someone with an opinion relevant to the flow of conversation.

So enlighten me on who the hordes were who were talking up Hawthorn 2008-2014 over Geelong 2007-2011 (prior to the release of the Addy article)?

 

[cayze]

So enlighten me on who the hordes were who were talking up Hawthorn 2008-2014 over Geelong 2007-2011 (prior to the release of the Addy article)?

At what point did I say anyone was talking up Hawthorn over Geelong?

 

[Hawks13]

Getting Frawley really helps our chances at a three-peat. This potential 22 is pretty solid and check out the depth.

Stratton Frawley Duryea
Birchall Lake Gibson
Smith Mitchell Hill
Rioli Roughead Burgoyne
Breust Gunston Hale
McEvoy Hodge Lewis
Shiels Puopolo Whitecross Langford

Depth
IMO these are the first-choice players to bring in when any of the above 22 are injured/need a rest.
Suckling, Anderson, Spangher, Ceglar, Litherland, Simpkin, Hartung, Woodward, Hallahan, O'Brien, Sewell (11)
Defensive depth: 3 (Suckling, Spangher, Litherland)
Midfield depth: 6 (Anderson, Simpkin, Hartung, Woodward, Hallahan, Sewell)
Forward depth: 1 (O'Brien)
Ruck depth: 1 (Ceglar)

Clearly the forward depth and ruck depth is a bit bare but otherwise we're well covered.

50-50s (unsure if they will stay)
Lowden, Grimley, Schoenmakers, Cheney, Ross, Wanganeen (6)

I'd keep Lowden and get rid of Grimley.
Schoey and Cheney have been moved further down the pecking order after the acquisition of Frawley - hopefully they can get chances at other clubs.
Ross, Wanganeed may be delisted.


Unknowns (never played AFL)
Sicily, Brand, Kelly, Webster, Willsmore, Heatherley, Shem (7)

Sicily should get his debut in 2015 after a great finals series. Willsmore and Brand look likely, and I don't mind the look of Kelly. Heatherley certainly has the competitive edge but will need to polish his skills a bit more. Unsure about Webster due to injuries, and Shem is a project player.

Overall, we have ridiculous depth. There will be some unlucky players to be moved on but that's the nature of the beast.

 

[Smooth Banana]

I say go for Frawley, and go hard. It's all about 2015...give ourselves a real shot at creating history. Real history that will last for eternity. Claiming bragging rights as the best team EVER! (Even rivalling the Hawks of the 80's). There was once this Hawthorn team we will tell our grandchildren...

Some have suggested passing on Frawley and waiting for 2016 to pick up somebody like Dangerfield. Ammmm hello!! Have you people gone mad? What if Lake gets injured? Then what. What if Dangerfield or Joe Blow chooses another club? What then? There are no certainties in life.

I'm all for planning for the future, long term success and all that jazz. But for ff's we are talking about a 3peat. A chance to be immortal. Strike while the iron is hot. Get it done HFC. Worry about 2016, in 2015. Don't worry about 2016 in 2014.

There is no way in hell Clarko and Co. will remain stagnant in the trade period. We need to step up if we want to get a 3peat. The 2014 Hawks would have smashed the 2013 hawks if they played each other. Thus, the 2015 Hawks must be able to beat the 2014 Hawks side.

Go you mighty Hawkers, rip their heads off! No mercy.

 

[Smooth Banana]

Would love for them to remove the sub rule and extend the bench to 6 or 7 for 2015. Our list is incredibly deep at the moment and we're going to have a lot of talent in the VFL again next year.

I would like to see the whole squad get a premiership medal...even if you played a few games, which ultimately contributed to winning the flag. Like the NBA. It breaks my heart to see players dropped for the Grand Final. Why the AFL don't do this baffles me. I always thought us Aussies pride ourselves on being fair and just. Where is the justice when a guy plays 20 games in the H and A then has an injury in the finals? Or gets dropped for strategic reasons. I mean come on, that's not what this great land is about.

 

[VandoHawk]

I would like to see the whole squad get a premiership medal...even if you played a few games, which ultimately contributed to winning the flag. Like the NBA. It breaks my heart to see players dropped for the Grand Final. Why the AFL don't do this baffles me. I always thought us Aussies pride ourselves on being fair and just. Where is the justice when a guy plays 20 games in the H and A then has an injury in the finals? Or gets dropped for strategic reasons. I mean come on, that's not what this great land is about.

It's unfair, but that's the way it is. My personal view is that the Emergencies should also get a medal, as they were technically part of the Grand Final team in case of...well, an emergency. But the others? Legacies are built on Grand Final performances. Brian Lake will be known as a dual Premiership player, Luke Hodge a dual Norm Smith Medalist-what would you call the others who didn't play? Kyle Cheney the dual Premiership Depth? I feel like all the players on the list, whether they played in the Home and Away season or not, should get recognition for the achievement, and it did break my heart to Sewelly not get a medal this year and Osbourne in 2013, but unless you're part of the team you can't really consider yourself a "premiership player". Harsh, but I think that's the way it is. Mind you, wouldn't object to change.

 

[grumbleguts]

I can't see us threepeating. has to be a fourpeat or we will have a prime number of cups, REALLY hard to arrange well.

 

[Brishawk]

I hope Huddo does the call if we go the three peat . . . "Thirteeen, Thiiiirrrrrttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennn!!!"

 

[Wandering Hawk]

First world team problems.
Cups are a prime, hard to arrange.

 

[Taskmaster]

I can see us doing it. Bring on 2015!

 

[Bedi]

Plenty to play out yet and we may have a year with injuries that makes this years injuries look like a walk in the park. Whilst it is unlikely, it is possible.

Absolutely it's possible. In my opinion this year we were VERY lucky with injuries. We didn't have one season ending injury (other than Anderson maybe, but sounds like we took the conservative approach). Sure we had a lot going down through the year, but they were spaced throughout the season, and for players like Mitchell, Lake and Gibbo it almost worked in our favour in terms of resting them coming into Sept. The fact we had our best side avail on last Sat in Sept was indicative that we did pretty well