Preview Round 23 Hawks v Bulldogs @ Etihad, Friday August 25 7:50pm

[Qlder_19]

This happened to me too, they were all gone by the weekend. How early do you reckon to go for swiping in?

When the gates open to be sure

 

[Bedi]

First game since 2006 when we're not playing for something, so find it very hard to get enthused for this one. Guess it's all about Hodgey, tho.

 

[Qlder_19]

Yes its all about hodgy going out in glory

 

[Thaihawk]

Three at last count.

Or, three and still counting.

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

This happened to me too, they were all gone by the weekend. How early do you reckon to go for swiping in?

Hmm, I would half hour before the bounce you should be ok. I think I've only ever seen this dump of a stadium "sell out" or shut the gates so nobody can come in once or twice in my life. Against Carlton and Essendon s few years back. Now the dogs are out of the the finals race, anything over 45k would be a surprise. I'am tipping more hawks supporters will be out in force to say out goodbyes to the great man..

 

[TheFourPillars]

Its our home game we should be there in numbers especially for the farewell of one of out greatest leaders and captain. I hope our fans turn up just this once even though they feel there is nothing in the game just for the great man

 

[hebog]

Hmm, I would half hour before the bounce you should be ok. I think I've only ever seen this dump of a stadium "sell out" or shut the gates so nobody can come in once or twice in my life. Against Carlton and Essendon s few years back. Now the dogs are out of the the finals race, anything over 45k would be a surprise. I'am tipping more hawks supporters will be out in force to say out goodbyes to the great man..

Don't forget it will be Bob Murphy's last game too, unless Essendon etc lose.

 

[Kil Phearns]

Can't wait for the first post-game "so long Hodgey, ya dirty sniper" tweet.

 

[hawksalltheway]

hey guys - which end cheer squad at shitihad?

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

If we can win and have Hodge bow out in style, and end the Dogs' finals hopes; along with the development of our kids, I'd be pretty happy with the 2017 season.

 

[blue harvest]

hey guys - which end cheer squad at shitihad?

Website says Bourke Street (station) end.
http://m.hawthornfc.com.au/fans/fan-groups/cheersquad

 

[Buttonsticher]

Popped down to training today. Lots of enthusiasm more like a preseason session rather than almost last of the season. JOM training without any taping at all. Chip was in full training mode and looking super fit, wouldn't be surprised if he gets a gig this Friday. Gibbo was training as if he was playing. Hodgey didn't shut up once, still giving his all. Lots of goal kicking and defending inside 50 entries. Shiels seemed fine. Cegs and Jnr running timed half laps and 100m runs. Next year looking very juicy indeed.

 

[Furn2]

Hodgies last win and Jom's first win in the same game will be sweet.

passing the torch and all that.

 

[MinerBoy]

Get their en masse Hawkers and make this game a Hawks win and farewell to remember for Gibbo (if involved in some way) and particularly Hodgey. Don't let the Dogs, Boyd and Murph take Hodgey's limelight.

Fill this stadium with Hawk noise.

 

[mikeder]

Don't forget it will be Bob Murphy's last game too, unless Essendon etc lose.

Firstly not interested, and secondly the Needles will romp home against the Freo Floaters.

 

[Gene Simmons]

Popped down to training today. Lots of enthusiasm more like a preseason session rather than almost last of the season. JOM training without any taping at all. Chip was in full training mode and looking super fit, wouldn't be surprised if he gets a gig this Friday. Gibbo was training as if he was playing. Hodgey didn't shut up once, still giving his all. Lots of goal kicking and defending inside 50 entries. Shiels seemed fine. Cegs and Jnr running timed half laps and 100m runs. Next year looking very juicy indeed.

It can't be a preseason report... There was no mention of how much Shoey has bulked up or Hartung lapping everyone during the time trial...

 

[randall boner]

lets give it to em doggy style Friday nite for hodgey

 

[arupist]

lets give it to em doggy style Friday nite for hodgey

You mean run around biting their ankles?

 

[Mitchell Madness]

First time since 2006 that we are not in contention for the 8 come the final round

That's been one hell of a run!

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

lets give it to em doggy style Friday nite for hodgey

I was hoping for some after the game with hopefully some random hawthorn supporting lady I meet at the bar, as we speak of the great man .. and mine...

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Given we can't move from either 12th or 13th position I would really love to see Gibbo get a gig Friday night, sadly it won't happen though.

 

[The Kipster]

Its our home game we should be there in numbers especially for the farewell of one of out greatest leaders and captain. I hope our fans turn up just this once even though they feel there is nothing in the game just for the great man

I often read this in other posts TFP, I wonder if it appears that way because our membership base is so geographically spread?

We would be one of the most geographically diverse clubs within the AFL, maybe even the world?

I live in Bunbury WA (2hrs Sth of Perth), there are lots of Bunbury supporters, many travelled up to see the great man against Ross Lyons 'Sea Lice' and the WA Hawks crowd was plentiful, extrapolate that across the nation/world and hence why our numbers at games may seem down physically?

 

[TheFourPillars]

I often read this in other posts TFP, I wonder if it appears that way because our membership base is so geographically spread?

We would be one of the most geographically diverse clubs within the AFL, maybe even the world?

I live in Bunbury WA (2hrs Sth of Perth), there are lots of Bunbury supporters, many travelled up to see the great man against Ross Lyons 'Sea Lice' and the WA Hawks crowd was plentiful, extrapolate that across the nation/world and hence why our numbers at games may seem down physically?

I just want the same turnout at least that we get to Geelong V Hawks games

 

[MrPremiership]

I just want the same turnout at least that we get to Geelong V Hawks games

If we can't pack out Etihad for Hodge and Gib's last game, with 75,000 members and a recent era of absolute massive success, then we should be ashamed.

 

[Cynic]

You mean run around biting their ankles?

Cat dogs bite ankles.

Real dogs...well lie around in the sun and bark at annoying times...