Schwab's BIG prediction

[itsintheblood]

Oh dear schwabby........

In the Herald Sun Today.


Schwab runs flag up pole
Daryl Timms
19feb04

HAWTHORN coach Peter Schwab last night boldly predicted the Hawks would win the 2004 premiership.

Speaking at the club's season launch, Schwab said the Hawks had to aim high.
He said all great players and all great teams "put themselves out there".

"When you do that you succeed and really cop a lot of attention," he said.

"We don't mind the attention because we want to succeed."

Schwab said later he wasn't being flippant with his prediction, but said it could be reassessed during the season if things weren't going to plan.

He said he expected the team to finish in the top four.

"To win a premiership you really have to finish in the top four and that's what we are aiming for," he said.

Schwab said the Hawks could not go into the season saying they would be happy to finish ninth or 10th.

"We are going to aim much higher than that. If you aim higher, there is some leeway there," he said.

Schwab said the Hawks had been very active during the draft period, signing Simon Beaumont, Danny Jacobs and Trent Croad.

The Hawks also screened their new Matrix-style membership commercial during last night's launch at the Hoyts cinema at Chadstone shopping centre

 

[The Mongrel Punt]

As a staunch Hawthorn supporter, Iwould much rather that our team actually does the talking on the field this year... especially after the debacle that was the first half of last season. Let's just get some wins on the board before talking garbage about premierships

 

[storrma29]

preseason favorites for wiz cup,talk of a flag in feb by the coach no less,$350 000 comercial....hmmm someones being set up for a big fall

 

[Mr X]

Based on some of those quotes, Suzi must be his media advisor these days.

 

[topdon]

When you make a statement like that, you have to feel that you have a squad of players that can get you to that goal. Hawthorn do not. Yes Hawthorn do have a very good draw and may find themselves in the top 4 come finals time, but in my honest opinion, they don't have the player stocks to achieve the ultimate goal. They would have to rely on dominating seasons from the likes of Thompson, Barker and Holland. I can't see this happening. Barker and Holland are past it. Thompson is a talent. Crawford will always give 110%, so he is their only constant!

I don't believe Schwab is in a position to talk premierships. He should be concentrating on making the finals first. One must first learn to crawl ...

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by Mithrandir
As a staunch Hawthorn supporter, Iwould much rather that our team actually does the talking on the field this year... especially after the debacle that was the first half of last season. Let's just get some wins on the board before talking garbage about premierships

As a Richmond supporter, I know exactly how you feel. Danny Frawley has made some big statements in the past which have bitten him in the ar$e bigtime. I don't think the hawks are in any position to make statements like this. With rawlings gone and Holland/Everitt/Barker well past their best years, apart from Crawford who has taken a battering over the years and has held the ship afloat and Sam Mitchell, there is a lot left. Let's not forget Hay will take some time to being fully fit again. I think a finals appearance alone will be a challenge for the Hawks. Then there's Croad who is similar to phillipoussis- lots of potential but doesnt deliver.

 

[Fall Out Boy]

He's delusional, but if your coach doesn't have faith, then you don't have much going for you.

Good move from Schwab.

 

[marcuz]

Good to see schwab stick his neck out and making some bold statements. Too many coaches are happy to splurt out the same old cliches and sit on the bloody fence.

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by marcuz
Good to see schwab stick his neck out and making some bold statements. Too many coaches are happy to splurt out the same old cliches and sit on the bloody fence.

True but saying your team will win the premiership is a bit too bold dont you think? Placed the team and the coach under a lot of pressure and lets not forget how inconsistent hawthorn can be. The media love to playback quotes as we all know.

 

[marcuz]

He didn't say they will win the flag he said they can...nothing wrong with that mate. If you think your team can get into the top four then you should be aiming for a flag.

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by marcuz
He didn't say they will win the flag he said they can...nothing wrong with that mate. If you think your team can get into the top four then you should be aiming for a flag.

I'm sorry you're wrong. Read the article at the top again.
He says they WOULD win it.

 

[JeffDunne]

Schwab said later he wasn't being flippant with his prediction, but said it could be reassessed during the season if things weren't going to plan.

Having two-bob each way?

You'd think this guy would keep his mouth shut on predictions after the trouble they have caused him, and the board, in the past. Or is that where this comes from, asking the board where they have to finish to keep his job?

 

[Ramma]

Originally posted by itsintheblood
True but saying your team will win the premiership is a bit too bold dont you think? Placed the team and the coach under a lot of pressure and lets not forget how inconsistent hawthorn can be. The media love to playback quotes as we all know.

As Marcuz wrote, he didn't actually say they WOULD win the flag, but they can.
And as far as being under pressure - perhaps they need to be under the (media) spotlight a little more to perform at the level required...this may just put the rocket under them now.

 

[The Passenger]

There is a line coaches must tread.

You can't go into a year saying well if we get close to the finals we'll be happy.

But at the same time, you don't wanna go around saying that your is a premiership contendor, when given previous seasons, they would be outsiders at best.


but if your coach had to say one you'd rather the first.

you gotta set your standards high.

 

[marcuz]

Originally posted by itsintheblood
I'm sorry you're wrong. Read the article at the top again.
He says they WOULD win it.

Did he?...where is the quote that says that? Daryl timms is the only one who says it.

 

[eros]

Originally posted by itsintheblood
I'm sorry you're wrong. Read the article at the top again.
He says they WOULD win it.

No - the journalist says that is what he said! No quote marks around the statement . You can be sure that if he had actually said it, there would be.

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by Ramma
As Marcuz wrote, he didn't actually say they WOULD win the flag, but they can.
And as far as being under pressure - perhaps they need to be under the (media) spotlight a little more to perform at the level required...this may just put the rocket under them now.

What is it with you bummber supporters??? Can't you F&^%&*G read???? READ THE FRIGGIN ARTICLE YOU TOOL!!!!

 

[Ramma]

Originally posted by itsintheblood
What is it with you bummber supporters??? Can't you F&^%&*G read???? READ THE FRIGGIN ARTICLE YOU TOOL!!!!

Aaahhhh...not an Essendon supporter.
As has been pointed out already, it is the journalists' words, not Schwabbies.

Mmmmmmmm........disturbing insight there.

 

[marcuz]

Originally posted by itsintheblood
What is it with you bummber supporters??? Can't you F&^%&*G read???? READ THE FRIGGIN ARTICLE YOU TOOL!!!!

You really are dumb as dog ****.

2 things.

1. Find me the quote where Schwab says they will win the flag. Daryl Timms said it he didnt quote him on that which makes me think he is making more of this than there actually is.

2. Ramma is a hawks supporter.

 

[tige19]

Originally posted by marcuz
Good to see schwab stick his neck out and making some bold statements. Too many coaches are happy to splurt out the same old cliches and sit on the bloody fence.

Agreed mate, at least the guy has some faith in his list and places the pressure on his players.
Good to see

cheers

 

[Ramma]

Cheers Marcuz!!!

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by marcuz
You really are dumb as dog ****.

2 things.

1. Find me the quote where Schwab says they will win the flag. Daryl Timms said it he didnt quote him on that which makes me think he is making more of this than there actually is.

2. Ramma is a hawks supporter.

Message Daryl Timms "Do us all a favour and please draw a picture for the bummber supporters next time you write an article"

The only dumb dog **** resides at windy hill you tool.

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by Ramma
Aaahhhh...not an Essendon supporter.
As has been pointed out already, it is the journalists' words, not Schwabbies.

Mmmmmmmm........disturbing insight there.

Well maybe you should change your nick you tool.

 

[marcuz]

Where is the quote numnuts?

"we will win the flag next year"....he quoted him on everything else bar the most important one. Why would he do that?

 

[itsintheblood]

Originally posted by marcuz
Where is the quote numnuts?

"we will win the flag next year"....he quoted him on everything else bar the most important one. Why would he do that?

Numnuts???? Maybe he ran out of space????