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Slick
Hawthorn
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Best 22
FB: M.Osborne - J.Hay - D.Jacobs
HB: J.Smith (vc) - T.Croad - L.Hodge
C: C.Bateman - S.Mitchell - T.Clarke
HF: H.Miller - J.Barker - A.Lekkas
FF: M.Williams - N.Holland - B.Dixon
Foll: P.Everitt - R.Vandenberg (c) - S.Crawford
I/C: J.Thurgood - C.Brown - R.Campbell - N.Lonie
Em: (from) N.Ries, S.Beaumont, L.Franklin, L.Brennan, B.Nixon, R.Ladson, J.Lewis, B.Sewell
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Most Improved: Harry Miller, Has had another great season, but has brought his form from the practice matches into competitive matches as opposed to last year. Has freakish abilities and is a pleasure to watch, look out for Miller this year, look for him to try and cement a spot in the team and look out for him in the midfield in the future.
Most Suprising: John Barker, Even though he didn't play the majority of the pre season, the game against St.Kilda he looked like he wa getting back to the Barker of old, a very smart player, he leads well and to the right spots, and is a good mark and a great set shot for goal, lets hope he can carry that form into the season, because the Hawks are going to rely on him.
Player on the chopping block: Danny Jacobs, As much as I hate to admit it because I though he was a great pick up for the Hawks, Jacobs looks laconic and appathetic on the football feild, and can be very frustrating to watch. He needs to lift his intensity and actually LOOK like he wants to be out there. If he does, he could be the suprise packet of the Hawthorn season, if not, look out!
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Casualty List:
Angelo Lekkas (Stroke) 12 weeks
John Barker (Hamstring) Test
Peter Everitt (Knee) Avaliable
Ben Kane (Ankle) 4-6 weeks
Zac Dawson (Cyst/Hip) Test
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Pre-Season News
*Hawks get their men. Hawthorn's strategy in the 2005 draft was simple - to target the best tall talent in the country. And after a surprise selection of Jarryd Roughead at number two and Lance Franklin at number five in Saturday's National draft, they got their men.
*Vandenberg handed Hawks captaincy despite Crawford claiming he wanted the job back. Richie promises to lead by example and never let the team down. Says he is excited to lead under Clarkson.
*Crawford impressive in loss to Port. Shane makes his comeback game after spending most of last year on the sidelines. Lance Franklin, Josh Thurgood and Harry Miller also impress in loss at AAMI Stadium.
*Injury free Pre-Season! Hawthorn has gone through the pre-season with out a major injury to any key players for the first time in many years. The Hawks took a cautious approach with Jon Hay, Shane Crawford, Danny Jacobs, Ben Dixon, John Barker, and Peter Everitt and they all look to be fit for the start of the 2005 season.
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Pre-Season
Wizard Cup - Round One - St.Kilda - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Fremantle - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Geelong - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Pt.Adelaide - Loss
Record 4-0-4
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Hawthorn Crystal Ball
Best And Fairest
1. Luke Hodge
2. Trent Croad
3. Shane Crawford
4. Sam Mitchell (eql)
4. Peter Everitt (eql)
6. Mark Williams
7. Jon Hay
8. Harry Miller (eql)
8. Chance Bateman (eql)
10. Danny Jacobs
Club Stats
Kicks : S.Crawford
Handballs : S.Mitchell
Disposals : S.Mitchell
Tackles : S.Mitchell
Marks : P.Everitt/T.Croad
Goals : M.Williams 52
Inside 50's : C.Bateman
Rebound 50's : L.Hodge/J.Smith
Spoils : J.Hay
Awards
Most Improved : Luke Brennan
Best First Year Player : Harry Miller
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AFL Crystal Ball
Ladder (H&A)
1. WC Eagles
2. Port Adelaide
3. St. Kilda
4. Geelong
5. Brisbane Lions
6. Melbourne
7. Carlton
8. Fremantle
9. Sydney
10. Kangaroos
11. Collingwood
12. W.Bulldogs
13. Adelaide
14. Essendon
15. Hawthorn
16. Richmond
Awards
Brownlow Medal: Nick Reiwoldt (St.K)
Coleman Medal: Brendan Fevola (Carl)
Rising Star: Brock McLean (Melb)
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Slick
Hawthorn
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Best 22
FB: M.Osborne - J.Hay - D.Jacobs
HB: J.Smith (vc) - T.Croad - L.Hodge
C: C.Bateman - S.Mitchell - T.Clarke
HF: H.Miller - J.Barker - A.Lekkas
FF: M.Williams - N.Holland - B.Dixon
Foll: P.Everitt - R.Vandenberg (c) - S.Crawford
I/C: J.Thurgood - C.Brown - R.Campbell - N.Lonie
Em: (from) N.Ries, S.Beaumont, L.Franklin, L.Brennan, B.Nixon, R.Ladson, J.Lewis, B.Sewell
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Most Improved: Harry Miller, Has had another great season, but has brought his form from the practice matches into competitive matches as opposed to last year. Has freakish abilities and is a pleasure to watch, look out for Miller this year, look for him to try and cement a spot in the team and look out for him in the midfield in the future.
Most Suprising: John Barker, Even though he didn't play the majority of the pre season, the game against St.Kilda he looked like he wa getting back to the Barker of old, a very smart player, he leads well and to the right spots, and is a good mark and a great set shot for goal, lets hope he can carry that form into the season, because the Hawks are going to rely on him.
Player on the chopping block: Danny Jacobs, As much as I hate to admit it because I though he was a great pick up for the Hawks, Jacobs looks laconic and appathetic on the football feild, and can be very frustrating to watch. He needs to lift his intensity and actually LOOK like he wants to be out there. If he does, he could be the suprise packet of the Hawthorn season, if not, look out!
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Casualty List:
Angelo Lekkas (Stroke) 12 weeks
John Barker (Hamstring) Test
Peter Everitt (Knee) Avaliable
Ben Kane (Ankle) 4-6 weeks
Zac Dawson (Cyst/Hip) Test
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Pre-Season News
*Hawks get their men. Hawthorn's strategy in the 2005 draft was simple - to target the best tall talent in the country. And after a surprise selection of Jarryd Roughead at number two and Lance Franklin at number five in Saturday's National draft, they got their men.
*Vandenberg handed Hawks captaincy despite Crawford claiming he wanted the job back. Richie promises to lead by example and never let the team down. Says he is excited to lead under Clarkson.
*Crawford impressive in loss to Port. Shane makes his comeback game after spending most of last year on the sidelines. Lance Franklin, Josh Thurgood and Harry Miller also impress in loss at AAMI Stadium.
*Injury free Pre-Season! Hawthorn has gone through the pre-season with out a major injury to any key players for the first time in many years. The Hawks took a cautious approach with Jon Hay, Shane Crawford, Danny Jacobs, Ben Dixon, John Barker, and Peter Everitt and they all look to be fit for the start of the 2005 season.
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Pre-Season
Wizard Cup - Round One - St.Kilda - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Fremantle - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Geelong - Loss
Wizard Regional Series - Pt.Adelaide - Loss
Record 4-0-4
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Hawthorn Crystal Ball
Best And Fairest
1. Luke Hodge
2. Trent Croad
3. Shane Crawford
4. Sam Mitchell (eql)
4. Peter Everitt (eql)
6. Mark Williams
7. Jon Hay
8. Harry Miller (eql)
8. Chance Bateman (eql)
10. Danny Jacobs
Club Stats
Kicks : S.Crawford
Handballs : S.Mitchell
Disposals : S.Mitchell
Tackles : S.Mitchell
Marks : P.Everitt/T.Croad
Goals : M.Williams 52
Inside 50's : C.Bateman
Rebound 50's : L.Hodge/J.Smith
Spoils : J.Hay
Awards
Most Improved : Luke Brennan
Best First Year Player : Harry Miller
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AFL Crystal Ball
Ladder (H&A)
1. WC Eagles
2. Port Adelaide
3. St. Kilda
4. Geelong
5. Brisbane Lions
6. Melbourne
7. Carlton
8. Fremantle
9. Sydney
10. Kangaroos
11. Collingwood
12. W.Bulldogs
13. Adelaide
14. Essendon
15. Hawthorn
16. Richmond
Awards
Brownlow Medal: Nick Reiwoldt (St.K)
Coleman Medal: Brendan Fevola (Carl)
Rising Star: Brock McLean (Melb)
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