Preview Round 21, 2024: GWS Giants v Hawthorn, Sun 4 August, 1.10pm AEST @ Manuka Oval

[bigconornash]

Another massive test for the Hawks. Will be a hard fought game against the in form Giants.
Any changes?

 

[hawker11]

No change given it’s a 7 day break.

 

[LRobbo]

Do we persist with Finn as the sub?

I wouldn’t mind reverting back to Bruest as sub, bring Mackenzie in as an extra mid against a deep GWS midfield group.
Bruest could prove vital late in a tight game and I think he’ll be the sub come finals if we get there.
Not sure we see Gunston again

 

[VandoHawk]

Hard to justify any changes after consecutive strong 66 point wins. Expecting no changes for an intense clash.

GWS do play the four tall defenders in Taylor, Himmelberg, Buckley and Idun. There is merit to bringing in Gunston to play deepest on Taylor, and moving Breust to the sub.

 

[mustang]

Did GWS get any injuries or concussions?

This is be the hardest since the Geelong game I feel.

 

[KermitJagger]

Do we persist with Finn as the sub?

I wouldn’t mind reverting back to Bruest as sub, bring Mackenzie in as an extra mid against a deep GWS midfield group.
Bruest could prove vital late in a tight game and I think he’ll be the sub come finals if we get there.
Not sure we see Gunston again

I don't think so, not because he's poor as a sub but I don't think you can have a player not playing full games too often.

 

[TylerDurden]

McKenzie for Finn.

This game will be one for the ages. There's not much separating the teams.

Cal Ward's 250th btw.

 

[Rich]

Can’t wait to see the boys live at this one, first time for the year!

Stakes couldn’t be bigger.

Looking for the mids to do their thing.

Reckon our defence matches up well on their forwards.

Mosquito fleet to wreak havoc.

That is all.

 

[satan1]

Worth playing Finn on a Whitfield or similar?
At least Manuka has some width about it.

 

[cs61]

Worth playing Finn on a Whitfield or similar?
At least Manuka has some width about it.

Pretty similar to the MCG the dimensions, which is useful. Also GWS doesn't have the best record there looking over the last few seasons, which is interesting. Probably an advantage playing there rather than their usual home ground.

 

[TONYC3163]

Those performing well at Box hill are unlucky, you aren’t changing this side (injuries notwithstanding). Not a good week for MacKenzie to be managed.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Morrison in for Finn.
Harry absolutely banging the door down.

Can't wait for this one. We CAN win! Will be great to be there live to watch us try.

 

[parsons nose]

Morrison for CJ. Looked like CJ hurt his shoulder. And Gunston for Breust to take Taylor out of play like he did last time

 

[Walshawk]

Keep the same forward mix. Out smalls and pressure will wear them down same as today.
Moore and CJ looked a little battered.
Reckon Bruesty is good for 45 minutes tops.
Out : Finn
In: Morrison. Briest to sub.

 

[VandoHawk]

Pretty similar to the MCG the dimensions, which is useful. Also GWS doesn't have the best record there looking over the last few seasons, which is interesting. Probably an advantage playing there rather than their usual home ground.

I don't think we've beaten them once at their usual home ground so playing at Manuka is actually a positive.

 

[JRH]

Another business trip. Fly in, do some cellys, fly out. Harry to sub due to form.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Does Weddle have anything to worry about with that tackle in the second half?

Hope not.

Other than that the only other change I would consider is Finn/Ward out for Mackenzie/ Morrison.

Gunston to be put in cotton wool in case Dear or Chol get injured

Win this and I think we should play finals.
Huge game.

As good a form as we've been in they have also won their last 4

 

[cryptor]

Need to find a way to get Morrison in. 31 disposals (24 kicks) with 3 goals, 7 marks and 6 tackles.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Need to find a way to get Morrison in. 31 disposals (24 kicks) with 3 goals, 7 marks and 6 tackles.

Rather find a way to get Mackenzie in. Harry doesn’t help with our quick ball movement unfortunately. Breust back to sub. Finn the most likely out if we make a change 50/50.

 

[user33]

Could Seamus return? More deserving players at BH but Giants have a lot of quality small forwards.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Mackenzie had 29 touches and 10 clearances in the VFL. He should be called back up.

 

[MasterSamurai]

God I hope the AFL abolish the sub rule next year! Have 5 all active interchange players which would suit us more than any other team. Depth, we're building a solid list with AFL seniors quality depth.

 

[earthworms]

Do we persist with Finn as the sub?

I wouldn’t mind reverting back to Bruest as sub, bring Mackenzie in as an extra mid against a deep GWS midfield group.
Bruest could prove vital late in a tight game and I think he’ll be the sub come finals if we get there.
Not sure we see Gunston again

Gunston might of played his last game for us

 

[kenneje]

Did anyone watch the BH game?

Looks like Morrison went ballistic.
33 disposals (26 kicks!), 3 goals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 11 score involvements and 160 fantasy points!

Mackenzie (29 D) & Serong (28 D & 13 Marks) also putting a heap of pressure on our current 23.

Maginness the obvious one under pressure, but I have really liked him coming on as sub the last couple of weeks. He's powerful enough to make an impact.

Hoping no changes, but expecting to see Finn out for Mackenzie and Breust moved to sub.

 

[VandoHawk]

Did anyone watch the BH game?

Looks like Morrison went ballistic.
33 disposals (26 kicks!), 3 goals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 11 score involvements and 160 fantasy points!

Mackenzie (29 D) & Serong (28 D & 13 Marks) also putting a heap of pressure on our current 23.

Maginness the obvious one under pressure, but I have really liked him coming on as sub the last couple of weeks. He's powerful enough to make an impact.

Hoping no changes, but expecting to see Finn out for Mackenzie and Breust moved to sub.

Morrison and Serong should be considered after BOG performances although there's no room for the latter.
Mackenzie was good but a tier below those two.
Gunston is also fresh after two weeks off.