Preview Rd 17 ins & outs vs Saints IN Franklin, OUT Peterson

[Birchustar]

does anyone see suckling as a chance in the next few weeks, been in the best in the 3 or so weeks for BH. his elite kick could be handy

 

[hwthrn]

Really hop Whitey kills it tonight! He is a quality player and leader, and a quality kid.

Sure he had a quiet day last week but from the reports i have heard from different people (haven't seen any of the game), he wasn't really looked for as an option as much as he could have been. This is one thing that i have noticed a few times in the games that i have been at, he can make space and get away from his opponent, but is often overlooked as an option to go to.

I do think that Muston has been a bit unlucky this year as well, doesn't seem to have done much wrong. I have a few questions re his kicking accuarcy and decision making at times, but can see why he was rated so highly as a junior.

Anyway, hope we smash the Saints. GO HAWKS!!!

 

[markr]

even Buddy might have been unlucky if it wasnt for Carl's chompers...

On Gameday last week Hodge suggested (jokingly) that they kicked plenty of goals without Franklin and that perhaps he'd have to find some form at Box Hill.

 

[succubus]

Was checking the teams and lol'd at Peterson missing due to having his wisdom teeth out

Good luck against those nasty Saints, hope you smash them!

 

[tommyk72]

Hard to change a side that won the week before by 75 pts, allowed 26 I50s, and laid 80 odd tackles when the opposition only had 250 odd possessions.

Interesting take that one - have never thought of this before, but maybe we need a stat of % tackles per possesion... think it's more meaningful than just numbers...

 

[cam975]

Anyone know who the umpires are for tonight? I'm thinking the potential combo of McBurney and Riewoldt would be almost game over for us.

 

[whiteTiga2k]

good luck to whiteX tonight

tho i believe he just keeping the spot warm for the return of HOOOPS in the next week or 2

 

[borgo]

That Franklin kid should be a handy 'in' - he could really be a good player one day!

At first I thought Muston would be a great match-up for a runner like Gwilt - but the issue may be where Gwilt plays . If Gwilt is a running defender then Muston would be good - but Gwilt often plays forward & if that happened I would be worried about Muston as a defender.

White-X on the other hand played as a Back Pocket / Flanker last year & has played forward this year. He is also a fairly runner (wing) from what I hear and as such may be a little more versatile.

He has been more than handy as a running defender at BH and has held his own back there (barring one outing against Casey). Its more likely Mustons disposal by foot that is keeping him out. However, Whitecross, who has immaculate skills needs to do so a lot quicker. Too many times the ball is not moved on quick enough and the opposition are able to zone back. Line ball between these two at the moment for mine..

 

[Hawk Since Birth]

Anyone know who the umpires are for tonight? I'm thinking the potential combo of McBurney and Riewoldt would be almost game over for us.

Nothing up as yet on the Umpires website.

 

[grizzlym]

Gameday thread now open.

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