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[Hawks1994]

I didn't think we could make the GF having to play the extra week

Also I was calling for Sucklings head half way through the season. Boy did he prove me wrong to bounce back and win himself another premiers medal. I'm leaning towards him staying now

 

[macdaddio]

The only thing I got wrong was that I thought we lacked the hunger and desire to go on to win another flag.
So glad I'm just stupid idiot who knows nothing about hunger and desire.

 

[JoeHawk]

I pretty much called it all over after the QF loss to Eagles. I thought we looked tired and even disinterested. But following the convincing win against Crows I immediately thought there was some fight left and thought we were a huge chance against Freo. As for the GF, I was more confident coming into last years GF against Sydney than I was against Eagles and this was largely due to the predicted hot weather and Eagles form. But it was largely déjà vu from last year. But I ain't complaining. Go Hawks.

 

[11sjw]

Whether or not I was over critical at times is up to interpretation I guess. Lewis seemed to be a target of mine as he seemed to fumble more regularly than I ever remembered him (then again it seemed, as a team, it happened a few times). In the end I, IMO, was calling for improvement not executions!

 

[QuietB]

I got everything right. As usual

 

[PoopingHindi]

i was never critical of anyone at Hawthorn although i was close on Brad Hill.

...i did however believe that West Coast were the best team in the comp

 

[Hong Kong Hawk]

I'm not alone in being wrong about Frawley - although at the time I did say I hoped to be proven wrong, so I had a bet each way. Great last 3 games from him, and I hope he keeps getting better

 

[Lethality]

I was confident about the QF and pessimistic about the GF. Just got them back to front.

 

[hawkheart]

I feel like I'm among the ultra-positive posters in this glorious forum (you know who you are). Would never dream of criticising one of our players. If I may be indulgent for a moment, here's a brief post I wrote from August 13 this year. I stand by it!

We are all of us Ryan Shoenmakers. We may not be footballers, but whatever we do in life - professionally, personally - we're all trying to do our best, aren't we? We might score some praise, cop some flak, have our ups, our downs, but every day we're all trying to get the most out of ourselves. Shoey is us. And we are Shoey. Back him...and you back yourself!

 

[Hawthorn23]

My number one sin on myself was not believing in Clarko's Top 4 mantra. He says every year to the media that Hawthorn's goal is Top 4, whilst I have always thought to myself we were screwed if we didn't secure Top 2 with the home final. Thankyou Clarko for proving me wrong, and we now know we can win the big games interstate to get us into Granny's!

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Nothing to confess really. All season I looked to top 4, hopefully Top 2. The only time I had any concern was losing to West Coast over there, but when I thought about it, I was always confident of defeating Adelaide, and then Freo. Grand Finals are won on the day, and when we got off to a good start, most of my concerns had dissipated. All along I thought it would take a very good team to knock us off .... it didn't happen

 

[rdhopkins2]

I admit I was nervous before the game that we may struggle with the heat. Glad that "Good Hawthorn" turned up!

Anyway I admit I voted for Hawthorn
http://m.geelongadvertiser.com.au/s...eat/story-fnjuhrq4-1227556387039#pd_a_9109435

 

[Gene Simmons]

I have criticised Roughy numerous times, and occasional bump the 'Roughy needs to do more' thread... But his performance in the GF was .

My support for Shoey has come in waves over the years, but even until a few weeks ago I wasn't fussed if he stayed or left... But if we look at how far he has come... provides a marking target and competes. Definitely has a place in our 22.

 

[Whats a Battle]

I feel like I'm among the ultra-positive posters in this glorious forum (you know who you are). Would never dream of criticising one of our players. If I may be indulgent for a moment, here's a brief post I wrote from August 13 this year. I stand by it!

We are all of us Ryan Shoenmakers. We may not be footballers, but whatever we do in life - professionally, personally - we're all trying to do our best, aren't we? We might score some praise, cop some flak, have our ups, our downs, but every day we're all trying to get the most out of ourselves. Shoey is us. And we are Shoey. Back him...and you back yourself!

That's incredible. So inspirational. I've stolen it for my signature, hope you don't mind.

 

[user33]

I apologise Jordan Lewis.

I've been on your back the last 2 months of the seasons. You are a 4 time premiership hawk!!! And I'm stupid.

 

[WWSD]

The autopsy thread after the Qualifying Final loss to the Eagles was a fun read.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/hawks-vs-eagles.1111195/page-24

 

[Jables]

I lost faith in Suckers at one point when I had always backed him in, I was a damn fool. Felt a bit guilty after celebrating like a madman after his siren goal in the prelim. I'm usually positive about our players long term even when we suck, really annoyed my family in the disappointing post 08 years when I was sure everyone was boss and it was just injuries keeping us down, who needs a half competent ruck or a full back, or a centre back anyway haha. But I do think I have not given Smith and Shiels enough credit, that's about it.

 

[Phil McCreviss]

Shoey and suckling wanted them gone from hawthorn so I'm fessing up to my sins shoey is a star it's like he grew wings! Suckling was great at the end....also sorry boys! Can't believe Shoey he turned out to be a star!

I reckon you could take 80% of your posts and fill this thread up.

 

[madhawksfan]

I called for Frawley and Suckling to be dropped after the first final. Very glad that both stayed in the side as they played vital roles in us winning the flag.

That goal Suckling kicked at three quarter time against Freo will go down in Hawthorn folklore. Frawley took on and smashed two of the form key forwards in the comp and kept them to one goal.

Whether Suckling stays or goes he earnt his premiership medal and I wish him all the best.

 

[Xtreme]

I wanted Suckling gone at several times throughout the year

I was a bit up and down like many other supporters..... In the early season losses I resorted to the hope that Hawthorn would do it like Brisbane did in 2003 or Sydney in 2005. I always said that Hawthorn were a chance if they still finished in the top 5 as teams would still fear them at that time of the year.

After the loss in the QF I did hit the panic button about a million times, wasn't confident that they would get things right in the semi final.

 

[Hawkies]

As has been posted before, thought we were done after Richmond/port meltdowns.

But the boys were just playing cat & mouse with their supporters. Oh....you guys

 

[wallyt99]

Fair to say I went a bit early on thuis call:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/im-calling-it-wooden-spoon-2015.1088937/

 

[crazywildhorse]

 

[The Lemon]

I never said anything negative. I knew we had it all year

 

[Line_In_The_Sand]

I'm sorry Schoey.

Your GF was superb, you tore their defense apart in so many small ways and played your role with class and style.
You are a hawthorn champion with a premiership medal now.
Papers are PERMANTLY stamped.... Forward ONLY.

Congratulations , your the true spirit of hawthorn. I was very very wrong.