They weren't the first team to play that way against us. If teams try that without pressure up the field we usually pick our way through, however boring it is to watch. Yes if we attack with aimless high balls all game we won't win but with Geelong that's usually a secondary symptom. The issue against Port wasn't getting bounced out of defence so much as getting overwhelmed and outworked though the corridor and losing control of the ball on half back. Again Aliir's most influential quarter was the first, which was also our best. Of his intercepts at least two that I can think of were just uncontested marks from horrible kicks. And as good as he was in that quarter we still got some decent looks (three marks inside 50 to Hawkins and Cameron a quarter is a return you'll usually be happy with).
Problem is if you get rid of him who do you replacevhim with? We have virtually no talent under 28.
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I think he'll repay the faith. Can't expect a breakout year. But gradual improvement - yes. Once Hawkins retires, maybe in another 2 years?, I'd be looking for him to step up into the key forward role and grab it with two hands.
Contracted until end of 2023. He is going nowhere
Surely with the great Wells at the helm of our recruiting this statement is incorrect.
I’ve got some bad news for you lol.
If that was the case then would Higgins &/or Dahlhaus be on the list next season?
Danger isn’t big enough. Esava will replace Hawk and Danger will take a roaming 3rd tall position.
Once but he has lost pace and will be near mid 30s by then.
And he isn’t the best kick for goal.
I'd be prepared to bet even then that he'd still be quicker than 9 out of 10 full backs.
I agree Danger makes a good deep forward, but at this point I'm not even convinced he'll play on longer than Hawkins will, especially if the run of injuries continues. Hawkins is still in almost career best form.
