Preview Round 7, 2019: Melbourne v Hawthorn, 4 May 2019, 1.45pm @ MCG

[4THAWN]

Early h2h odds for this game quite weird. Dees can't kick over 8 goals, Hawks will give them a football lesson again.

if the dees come out playing their best footy can definitely beat us. We have proven we are almost as inconsistent as it gets!

 

[threesixpio]

Melbourne are so ****ed. I’m in a corporate box for this one. I’ll be drinking fine wines laughing my ass off at how ****ed the Dees are

PS: Not normally in a box. Don’t judge me

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Really don't know what to expect, but if the all over the shop Melbourne of 2019 show up, we really should get the chocolates, more because they've been awful than us being good.

 

[StillAtLarge]

 

[Spursfan]

It still feels weird seeing Jordy in red and blue.

Last time he'll run out against us

 

[4THAWN]

If melbourne can continue blindly kicking to into forward 50 we'll be in for a good day. If they actually kick to players on a lead... watch out. Probably the safest bet in the universe that we get absolutely smashed around the contest all day. Feel a bit sorry for O'Meara going against Viney/Brayshaw/Oliver/Harmes alone but hope he pulls something special out again.

 

[COKEandCOLA]

The only change I'm seeing is Burgoyne in for Cousins who if not suspended should be rested with that ankle.

The way both sides are playing at the moment I'm confident while not cocky of getting a win.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Feel a bit sorry for O'Meara going against Viney/Brayshaw/Oliver/Harmes alone but hope he pulls something special out again.

Mitchell did it last year and we toweled them.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

If melbourne can continue blindly kicking to into forward 50 we'll be in for a good day. If they actually kick to players on a lead... watch out. Probably the safest bet in the universe that we get absolutely smashed around the contest all day. Feel a bit sorry for O'Meara going against Viney/Brayshaw/Oliver/Harmes alone but hope he pulls something special out again.

Would back in O’Meara, Burgoyne, Shiels and Worpel against those 4.

 

[tige19]

Mitchell did it last year and we toweled them.

When it didn’t count though... Omera plays the semi we beat them

 

[tige19]

Out: Brand, Cousins
In: Burgoyne, Glass

 

[Hawk Hawkins]

Last time he'll run out against us

Yep...and ‘run’ might be an overstatement.

 

[4THAWN]

Would back in O’Meara, Burgoyne, Shiels and Worpel against those 4.

On paper, no. But in reality they could well beat the 2019 melbourne

 

[Flag08]

Second of 2 6-day breaks. We haven’t got much run at the best of times and 3 games in 12 is not one of those.
Should be considering blokes who can run like Moore and Nash. Burgs will be fresh. Cegs a chance fresh if BB is sore.
Poppy almost due a spell. Cousins would be out whether he gets a week or not.

 

[cryptor]

We'll win if the second half Hawks from today show up instead of the first half version.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

When it didn’t count though... Omera plays the semi we beat them

That game was infuriating because we had them on toast, but the loss of JOM, Stratton and the injury to Tom just couldn't have come at a worse time.

 

[TylerDurden]

Burg for Cuz - injured, suspended whatever, he needs a spell.

Hoping Brand is fit. We don't have a replacement right now.

 

[Hawks1976]

If melbourne can continue blindly kicking to into forward 50 we'll be in for a good day. If they actually kick to players on a lead... watch out. Probably the safest bet in the universe that we get absolutely smashed around the contest all day. Feel a bit sorry for O'Meara going against Viney/Brayshaw/Oliver/Harmes alone but hope he pulls something special out again.

Viney won’t play

 

[Baz_hawk]

What ...they couldn’t find another 3.20pm Sunday fixture to shove us in this week? Saturday afternoon footy, how quaint.

Don't worry, the following 2 games we slot right back into the Sunday 3.20 fixture...

 

[WWSD]

I don’t think Cousins will be omitted as he didn’t play too badly, but more likely to be managed.

He is having a solid season though. I don’t think anybody would’ve predicted him to play every game so far and kick 5 goals as well.

What i like about Cousins is he puts himself in the right spots to win the footy and knows how to kick goals. He’s also improved on his kicking compared to last year. When Mitchell comes back Cousins could be an effective midfield option off the bench.

 

[MrPremiership]

We need Brand, don't tell me Melbourne don't have talls, they could swing McDonald forward, Weiderman, Preuss in, Smith, etc.

Burgoyne in for sure. Cousins might need a rest. No other changes.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

I think Brand keeps his spot this week. He made a few mistakes early but worked himself back into the game and was okay after half time. Also I feel like he plays better at the MCG where he can make use of the space to run and distribute and go for contested marks (no figures to back this up just a gut feel).

 

[Pessimistic]

Melbourne are so ******. I’m in a corporate box for this one. I’ll be drinking fine wines laughing my ass off at how ****** the Dees are

PS: Not normally in a box. Don’t judge me

Stick to the alcohol and food in packets like crisps and you’ll be OK

 

[MrPremiership]

Replacement game.

 

[WWSD]

I wouldn’t be surprised if O’Brien plays forward for this game.