Teams vs Hawks

[RoyalBlue]

There seems to have been a lot of doctors involved in that exploratory arthroscope on N. Thompson and they all post on this site. As for everyone else, not sure where you get your info that he is not good to go.

At the supporters breakfast last week, Laidley told the audience that Thompson won't play until after the break at best with his knee.

So um, how's Dean Laidley for a sauce?

 

[Grossy Morrell]

I reckon Watt's career is drawing to a close, and for what I rate to be a negligable loss in performance at worst, we can get games into a young backman in Thompson instead.

I've defended Watt's selection in the past, but I'd sooner we have Thompson play on Hawthorn's seventh tall, than Watt. Thompson's not going to hurt us anymore, and has upside.

I'm no Watt hater, but there's a point where he has to be shuffled out. I think we're at that point.

I don't care that people don't agree with the selection, in fact I agree that S Thomo is the future, but its the crap that is posted on here any time his name is on the selection papers whether OUT or IN. You'd think he played for the Hawks the way posters here are so willing to jump on his back

 

[RoyalBlue]

Didn't scottywiper and spurs get it from Laidley?

Inner sanctum.

Looks like Laids isn't CCing pharro on his emails anymore.



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[Zondor]

Since Watt has been out we have been murdered by tall forwards. fact.

Why doesn't the coach place some faith in Watt and play him on one of this tall forwards?

 

[shintemaster]

You'd think he played for the Hawks the way posters here are so willing to jump on his back

I wouldn't say Watt is soft.

 

[Thommo4pm]

So you guys think Grima might get a chance?? that would be awesome...

 

[spurs]

I still like Drew in a position, at either end.

I bet you do....

 

[FrangaRoo]

Why cant we never play Watt again?

Because we desperately need a win, and our back line has been killed in consecutive weeks.
Better to bring back an experianced tall defender and let Firrito try and run off down the ground.

 

[The Zebra]

Looks like Laids isn't CCing pharro on his emails anymore.



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[RoyalBlue]

I bet you do....

Don't get jealous. I said I'd fly over as soon as I got the money together...

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[Benno_900]

Power wasn't dropped, he apparently has a groin injury ...

NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Urquhart, Watt, Firrito
HB: Gibson, Hansen, Pratt
C: Riggio, Simpson, Wells
HF: Thomas, Petrie, Jones
F: Campbell, Thompson, Harvey
FOLL: Hale, Harris, Rawlings
I/C: Lower, Harding, Grant, Obst
EMG: Grima, Smith, McMahon
IN: Hansen, Watt, Jones, N.Thompson, Grant, Obst
OUT: McIntosh (knee), Power (groin), S.Thompson, Brown, Davies, Josh Smith

 

[jschwag]

The official ins and outs have Power as out with a groin injury.

The change for Thommo will be interesting. We go for the inside midfielder, in Grima, the footy smarts and user of the ball in McMahon, or the similar type player in Jo Smith.

At least Laidley can't be accused of not trying something different. Six changes going into a big game against a top side.

 

[AGC]

I'd rather Watt than Brown. Watt is actually fast.

 

[Twinkletoes]

On the subject of our selection policy, Mark Robinson made an interesting comment about half an hour ago on SEN. He mentioned that he'd had a lengthy one on one with JYD today, which will feature as a Q&A double page spread in Saturday's Herald Sun. In their discussion Laids made it clear that the selection panel has made a decision to play as many kids as possible for the remainder of the season, whilst maintaining a balance of youth and experience necessary to win.

Francis Leach retorted "so, they're tanking?"

Robbo - "No they're not tanking at all. They never put the cue in the rack. It's exciting times".

Hopefully he expands on this discussion when they do the game preview shortly.

T'toes

 

[Z_K]

Love the gist of the changes, dissapointed with no Goldstein. I hate watching Drew ruck. Robs us of so much.

Overall though, good stuff.

 

[RoyalBlue]

The official ins and outs have Power as out with a groin injury.

The change for Thommo will be interesting. We go for the inside midfielder, in Grima, the footy smarts and user of the ball in McMahon, or the similar type player in Jo Smith.

At least Laidley can't be accused of not trying something different. Six changes going into a big game against a top side.

I don't think we could go wrong with either to be honest.

I have thought for a few weeks now that with Swallow missing, Harris needs another ball winner in there next to him - so personally I'd take in Grima.

But you ahhh... arent suggesting that Thompson won't play are you? You're some sort of knee expert?

 

[hawks_time]

Hope what you're all saying about Thommo being definitely out and that it's just mind games, if not it'll be a much harder fought game.

 

[pharro]

At the supporters breakfast last week, Laidley told the audience that Thompson won't play until after the break at best with his knee.

So um, how's Dean Laidley for a sauce?

Yeah that's fair enough, he wouldn't lie to you guys would he?

He picks a team he never intends to play but heaven forbid that he should mislead a supporters' breakfast.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

I would have thought those ins would make a mockery of the $5.25 price that TAB are offering on you. Good ins and should again make for a great game.

 

[DunderHead]

Did I just read two reasonable posts from Hawthorn supporters?

 

[pharro]

Hope what you're all saying about Thommo being definitely out and that it's just mind games, if not it'll be a much harder fought game.

Welcome to the Kangaroos board where all selection strategy and as you say "mind games" are undermined by the loyal supporters within 5 minutes of the teams being posted.

 

[thumping]

There seems to have been a lot of doctors involved in that exploratory arthroscope on N. Thompson and they all post on this site. As for everyone else, not sure where you get your info that he is not good to go.

Good point Pharro.

He came out with runners on Tuesday training,ran about 20 laps and had a chat to Laids.

He had an extended chat with Laids and Paul Turk, left the track to return wearing footy Boots.

Thommo did some more running this time really testing out his pace in short sharp bursts.After about 20 mins he started goal kicking from 25 out progressing to 35,40 to finally 50 mts out.

He joined in with the deffensive group for about 15 mins doing leading and some contesting work.

I thought he looked good and really determined to play.

 

[Chappas]

I would have thought those ins would make a mockery of the $5.25 price that TAB are offering on you. Good ins and should again make for a great game.

I got on Adelaide at 3.20, thats money for old rope.

 

[RoyalBlue]

Yeah that's fair enough, he wouldn't lie to you guys would he?

He picks a team he never intends to play but heaven forbid that he should mislead a supporters' breakfast.

So - people are saying, with fair reason given he's recently had a knee clean out and some of us saw Laidley say that he won't play till after the break, that Nathan Thompson won't play.

Are you saying Thompson will play?

What's your opinion?

 

[RoyalBlue]

Welcome to the Kangaroos board where all selection strategy and as you say "mind games" are undermined by the loyal supporters within 5 minutes of the teams being posted.

Shit!

No really, Hawthorn has no idea that Thompson's unlikely to run out?



MODS!!! Can we shut down BF, someone might let the cat out of the bag.

How disloyal.