Preview Round 14: Hawthorne vs Essendon, York Park, Sunday 20/06/2021 @ 3:20 PM AEST

[Ambrosia]

Do we persist with Hind as a high half-forward in this one? Or was that just a West Coast thing. I thought he was pretty good.

Thought he was excellent as well but I don’t think we really have anyone who can replace him off the HBF as Guelfi didn’t look good there at all and doesn’t provide much run at all even if he did play better.

 

[Whowants2know]

I think this could be a Essendon crowd, im in Hobart and in the last few days have spoken with at least 20 Bombers supporters and all are planning on going up. The few hawks supporters I have spoken with don't seem that interested.

 

[eth-dog]

So it seems like Smith and Wright will likely be named on the extended bench tomorrow night, and if they don't get up they'll be replaced on the emergencies

 

[Megabattimus]

If Wright doesn't get up, can we get away with running Draper and Phillips in the same team?

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[Kyptastic]

If Wright doesn't get up, can we get away with running Draper and Phillips in the same team?

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Would depend on how many minutes they’re expecting Draper to be able to play. I’d lean towards playing both of them, would be a very short side if it was Draper only. Otherwise you’re probably rucking Cox

 

[Beerfish]

I think this could be a Essendon crowd, im in Hobart and in the last few days have spoken with at least 20 Bombers supporters and all are planning on going up. The few hawks supporters I have spoken with don't seem that interested.

Bandwagoners like most Hawthorne supporters no doubt.

 

[eth-dog]

If Wright doesn't get up, can we get away with running Draper and Phillips in the same team?

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Not sure I like that option.

 

[Lore]

 

[Megabattimus]

Not sure I like that option.

We'll need two rucks since they're gonna run Ceglar and McEvoy.

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[eth-dog]

We'll need two rucks since they're gonna run Ceglar and McEvoy.

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If we need to run 2 rucks against Jonathon Ceglar we are in deep deep trouble. He is a terrible footballer

 

[Megabattimus]

If we need to run 2 rucks against Jonathon Ceglar we are in deep deep trouble. He is a terrible footballer

Played one of his best games ever last week against Sydney...

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[eth-dog]

Played one of his best games ever last week against Sydney...

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I stand by my statement

 

[Duckworth]

I expect to see at least one of our dedicated Tasmanian members streaking at some point during the game.

In addition, public health have now decided that a majority of standing room tickets will be made available tomorrow but no alcohol will be allowed for those people.

That didn't take them long... Someone managing York Park must be reading BigFooty.

 

[DallasCrane316]

If we need to run 2 rucks against Jonathon Ceglar we are in deep deep trouble. He is a terrible footballer

Hawthorn official Facebook page talking about playing the 3 big talls - McEvoy, Ceglar and Reeves.

 

[Lore]

Wright sounds like possibly being another week away.

I think it’s either
- Phillips and Draper (like the first game back last year from his ACL when he split almost 50-50 with Bellchambers), or
- Draper and Wright, with Draper doing most of the ruck work and Wright and or Cox chopping out.

The combination depends almost entirely on how fit Wright is and what the danger of reinjuring his calf is if he plays ruck. Draper should be in either way.

Would be nice for Phillips to play in Tassie but who knows, Truck doesn’t seem particularly romantic.

 

[Megabattimus]

Wright sounds like possibly being another week away.

I think it’s either
- Phillips and Draper (like the first game back last year from his ACL when he split almost 50-50 with Bellchambers), or
- Draper and Wright, with Draper doing most of the ruck work and Wright and or Cox chopping out.

The combination depends almost entirely on how fit Wright is and what the danger of reinjuring his calf is if he plays ruck. Draper should be in either way.

Would be nice for Phillips to play in Tassie but who knows, Truck doesn’t seem particularly romantic.

Could we do Draper and Bryan?

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[Lore]

Could we do Draper and Bryan?

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I think he’s behind Draper and Phillips for the ruck spot and even further down the list behind Wright and a few others for the key forward/chop out role.

So probably not..?

 

[11kgm]

Hawthorn official Facebook page talking about playing the 3 big talls - McEvoy, Ceglar and Reeves.

Ceglar forward
McEvoy CHB
Reeves ruck

it's ugly for them

 

[eth-dog]

Hawthorn official Facebook page talking about playing the 3 big talls - McEvoy, Ceglar and Reeves.

Would love it if they did

 

[Call Me Cake]

Reid in.

Do it.

 

[eth-dog]

Reid in.

Do it.

He's had a long injury layoff. Would rather he get a bit of time in the reserves.

 

[Call Me Cake]

He's had a long injury layoff. Would rather he get a bit of time in the reserves.

Thought it was illness, not an injury? And that he recovered over 2 weeks ago and has had a couple praccies into him since...



Looks ready to me.

 

[Bombers36]

no way I would play Draper one out in the ruck against the seasoned McEvoy & Ceglar who would relish jumping into and testing him...especially after over 2 and a half months since playing senior footy...If 2MP doesnt get up then Phillips has to play and Draper will get limited minutes. Not adverse to bringing in Reid but dont think it will happen for this game and Stewart has been OK. I know Ambrose was ordinary when he came on as SUB last week but would like to see him get a couple of full games under his belt before passing judgement - feel like he still has something to offer. We might line up like this;-

Ridley Stewart Laverde
Heppell Francis Hind
Ham Parish Cox
Perkins Stringer Smith
Waterman Hooker Tippa

Phillips Langford Merrett

Bench: Redman Guelfi Ambrose Draper
SUB: Jones

 

[Bjchan13]

no way I would play Draper one out in the ruck against the seasoned McEvoy & Ceglar who would relish jumping into and testing him...especially after over 2 and a half months since playing senior footy...If 2MP doesnt get up then Phillips has to play and Draper will get limited minutes. Not adverse to bringing in Reid but dont think it will happen for this game and Stewart has been OK. I know Ambrose was ordinary when he came on as SUB last week but would like to see him get a couple of full games under his belt before passing judgement - feel like he still has something to offer. We might line up like this;-

Ridley Stewart Laverde
Heppell Francis Hind
Ham Parish Cox
Perkins Stringer Smith
Waterman Hooker Tippa

Phillips Langford Merrett

Bench: Redman Guelfi Ambrose Draper
SUB: Jones

Agree if Wright doesn't get up, leave Phillips in. Disagree with bringing in Ambrose for Harry Jones.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Pro Essendon crowd for sure, I didn't realise how big the supporter base was here.