Game Day GWS Giants v Hawthorn, Round 21 - 19:50 AEST, Aug 09, 2019.

[Chief]

Who should be in? Who should be out?

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Where and when: UNSW Canberra Oval, Friday August 9, 7.50pm AEST
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What it means for GWS: The Giants have revived their season with three tough wins in a row and simply must keep the momentum going to stay in the hunt for a top four spot. The Hawks are another big test.
What it means for Hawthorn: While they're mathematically only a slim chance to play finals, the Hawks are dangerous for any opponent, at any venue. If they can upset GWS they keep themselves in contention.

The stat: The Giants were embarrassed when the two sides met at the MCG in round eight, kicking just 1.4 in the second half to lose by 33 points. Jeremy Cameron (0.4) and Harry Himmelberg (scoreless) had no impact.
The match-up: Nick Haynes v Jack Gunston
The Giants defender (No. 185 in the Official AFL Player Ratings) has been outstanding in the air over the past month, taking 40 marks from his past four matches, and needs to be made accountable by the Hawks. Gunston (ranked No.65) could be the man to do the job. He's dangerous whenever he gets the footy close to goal and must make Haynes pay if he can get his hands on it.

Nick Haynes has dominated the air in recent weeks. Picture: AFL Photos

It’s a big week for: Paul Puopolo
The veteran has kicked just one goal in his past seven matches and needs to find a spark from somewhere. If he can, his speed will cause the Giants problems at ground level.



Big call: He leads the competition for goal assists but Harry Himmelberg will cash in for himself against the Hawks this week, with a career-best Friday night haul of six goals.
Prediction: GWS by 28 points

GWS GIANTS v HAWTHORN
UNSW , 7:50pm AEST Friday, August 9, 2019

GWS GIANTS
B: ZaC: Williams, Lachlan Keeffe, Heath Shaw
HB: Adam Kennedy, Nick Haynes, Phil Davis
C: Lachie Whitfield, JacoB: Hopper, Jackson Hately
HF: Ian Hill, Brett Deledio, Brent Daniels
F: Harry Perryman, Jeremy Cameron, Sam J. Reid
FOL: Shane Mumford, Toby Greene, Tim Taranto
I/C: Adam Tomlinson, Aiden Bonar, Jake Stein, Dawson Simpson
EMG: Jye Caldwell, Matt Buntine, Zach Sproule, Connor Idun
IN: Adam Kennedy, Jeremy Cameron, Dawson Simpson
OUT: Jeremy Finlayson (Injured), Connor Idun (Omitted), Harry Himmelberg (Injured)

HAWTHORN
B: Shaun Burgoyne, James Frawley, James Sicily
HB: Blake Hardwick, Ben Stratton, Daniel Howe
C: Ricky Henderson, Jaeger O'Meara, Tom Scully
HF: Paul Puopolo, Tim O'Brien, James Cousins
F: Luke Breust, Mitchell Lewis, Jack Gunston
FOL: Jonathon Ceglar, Liam Shiels, James Worpel
I/C: Changkuoth Jiath, IsaaC: Smith, Chad Wingard, Oliver Hanrahan
EMG: Conor Nash, Harry Morrison, Conor Glass, David Mirra
IN: James Cousins, Jonathon Ceglar, Changkuoth Jiath
OUT: Grant Birchall (Injured), Ben McEvoy (Injured), Conor Nash (Omitted)
NEW: Changkuoth Jiath
MILESTONES: Ricky Henderson - Playing 150th game


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[NetworkNerd]

Put your house on the Giants! Whatever they are paying it's overs.

 

[Colonial]

We got belted by them earlier in the year.

Possibly (hopefully) Jezza, Kelly, MDB and Kennedy to return.

Think it'll be another heart attack win to the Giants.


Giants by 3.

 

[WWSD]

We got belted by them earlier in the year.

Possibly (hopefully) Jezza, Kelly, MDB and Kennedy to return.

Think it'll be another heart attack win to the Giants.


Giants by 3.

I think this game will be over within the first 10 minutes. Hawthorn will field their B team.

Giants by 78 points

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Hawks play well v the top teams usually, whilst having dog days v cellar dwellers. This may not be the blow out some think it will be

 

[Chief]

Preview and stats added.

 

[Giant Pete]

I think this game will be over within the first 10 minutes. Hawthorn will field their B team.

Giants by 78 points

Lol... nice try.
We are missing: Ward, Coniglio, DeBoer, Kelly, Himmelberg, Finlayson, Taylor.
I think you guys are missing Mitchell and McEvoy.
You smacked us earlier this year.

 

[Xtreme]

Hawthorn showed Coniglio what its like to win at the MCG earlier this year.

Now they'll show Coniglio what its like to win on the road


Hawthorn by 7

 

[Greenstar5]

Dress warmly if anyone is going, going to be a cold one in Canberra on Friday. Possible snow around the mountains around Canberra.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Just pumped to see Changkouth Jiath(CJ) getting a game. The kid is electric and is one of the best stories in footy.

 

[jackenny]

Feel like Teia Miles must be the most hated person at Hawthorn.

 

[WWSD]

Feel like Teia Miles must be the most hated person at Hawthorn.

There’s no room for him. He’s competing against Scrimshaw and Sicily for a spot across half back and he isn’t better than those two. Plus his inability to defend hurts his chances of playing.

 

[Giant Pete]

You can have this match Hawks (can you tell I’m flat about Cogs leaving?)

 

[M Malice]

Come on Hawks do Hodgey and **** a favor and and roll those Giants.

Hawks by 1.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Just pumped to see Changkouth Jiath(CJ) getting a game. The kid is electric and is one of the best stories in footy.

I mentioned Jiath when he was playing TAC Cup and he has some talent. I'm glad he's been given a chance. I'll be following his career closely and hope he goes well for you guys.

One of his main assets at under age level was his ability to read the play and his athleticism. I haven't seen any of his VFL career but it's good to see he's improved other areas of his game enough for him to get a call up at AFL level. I knew he had it in him.

Good luck to the kid.

 

[ROOINYOU]

hope its a good game.
McEvoy a big out for the Hawks.
GWS by 3 goals.

 

[Colonial]

hope its a good game.
McEvoy a big out for the Hawks.
GWS by 3 goals.

Have you seen whose out for us?

Still think Cameron will be a late out as well.

Will be a dour slog with the weather and with the outs the Hawks will win.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I smell an upset here. The GWS forward line is the weakest it's been all season and the Hawks have one of the best defensive set-ups in the league.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I smell an upset here. The GWS forward line is the weakest it's been all season and the Hawks have one of the best defensive set-ups in the league.

Hawks aren't exactly flash up front at the moment. We get plenty of the ball, but waste it a tonne going forward.

 

[ROOINYOU]

Have you seen whose out for us?

Still think Cameron will be a late out as well.

Will be a dour slog with the weather and with the outs the Hawks will win.

not so sure mate..
they let us have a 50 point turn around last week...and we're not that good!
You do have some big out, but have had guys step up and you've found a way to win a few close games lately...
Giants are the consistent team in this game...even if the list isn't.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Hawks aren't exactly flash up front at the moment. We get plenty of the ball, but waste it a tonne going forward.

It'll be a low scoring game imo and Hawthorn have more avenues to goal. It's tough to call but I can see the Hawks winning this.

 

[juss]

Am I missing something here? With the Giants out I can't see how they are $1.38 favourites. Hawks and Clarkson still have enough tricks up their sleeve to win this. It should certainly be close.

 

[Colonial]

Am I missing something here? With the Giants out I can't see how they are $1.38 favourites. Hawks and Clarkson still have enough tricks up their sleeve to win this. It should certainly be close.

Just can't see how we win. Our defence is almost at full strength but our mids and fwds are shot to hell.

 

[juss]

Just can't see how we win. Our defence is almost at full strength but our mids and fwds are shot to hell.

I agree. Still a lot of talent, but so much missing it should be closer, way closer than the betting market suggests this is already won.

 

[Bobby P]

Heading to the game tonight and am excited but It is going to be COLD!!! and as a Canberran I don't say this lightly. Seriously going to be dressed like a onion. Currently almost 1 pm and feels like -1.1 outside...