RunningBounce
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If we didn’t beat Hawthorn in the last 2 seasons, I wouldn’t be convinced we were on the right path. They are defining wins for me. Not even a Geelong supporter could honestly deny that the Hawks are a modern day powerhouse. Ridiculous talent in the forward line. Hardnut midfield. Stable, solid back 6. Great coach and game plan, characterised by accurate, long kicking.
I’d like to hear some opinions on how we do it.
I re-watched our 2013 game against them and there are a few things from that which I’ll suggest, to start the conversation. I think it’s interesting that most of these are the opposite in the “why we suck against Carlton” thread.
Richmond won the clearances. 54 to 36.
Our best players played very well. Cotch got 3 votes. I’d say Deledio and Martin were unlucky not to get votes. Riewoldt played almost exclusively inside 50, pulling Gibson’s dacks down and wopping his shiny, waxed arse. Rance beat Buddy so convincingly that he even had time to put a new tatt on Buddy’s cheeks while he had his pants down.
The Hawks best players went missing. I rate Hodge and Roughy as A grade, but fair dinkum, if you didn’t watch until junk time in the 4th quarter, you’d assume neither was playing. You just don’t see them. Mitchell was good, but was forced to play defensively, so he didn’t hurt us much. Burgoyne was possibly their best, but only had 14 effective disposals.
The Tigers lesser lights really turned it on. Astbury dominated Gunston, who I gave 3 votes in the 2013 Grand Final. McGuane broke even against Lake, which I'll take as a victory. Flossy was amazing, especially in the 3rd quarter when it was there to be won, and it’s the best game I saw out of Newman, Foley, and Stephensen in 2013.
The Tigers game-day coaching looked better to me. The score was close at half time, and the Hawks had the momentum. Rain was coming. It pissed down in the 3rd quarter. Even in the squally wind and driving rain, when we were behind, the Tigers continued handballing and playing on. For example, Houli had more handballs than in any other game in 2013, handballing in situations he ALWAYS winds up on the left boot. IMO, that must have been Hardwick’s call. And it worked on the day, even though it didn’t really fit the conditions.
Why do you think we play well against the Hawks?
I’d like to hear some opinions on how we do it.
I re-watched our 2013 game against them and there are a few things from that which I’ll suggest, to start the conversation. I think it’s interesting that most of these are the opposite in the “why we suck against Carlton” thread.
Richmond won the clearances. 54 to 36.
Our best players played very well. Cotch got 3 votes. I’d say Deledio and Martin were unlucky not to get votes. Riewoldt played almost exclusively inside 50, pulling Gibson’s dacks down and wopping his shiny, waxed arse. Rance beat Buddy so convincingly that he even had time to put a new tatt on Buddy’s cheeks while he had his pants down.
The Hawks best players went missing. I rate Hodge and Roughy as A grade, but fair dinkum, if you didn’t watch until junk time in the 4th quarter, you’d assume neither was playing. You just don’t see them. Mitchell was good, but was forced to play defensively, so he didn’t hurt us much. Burgoyne was possibly their best, but only had 14 effective disposals.
The Tigers lesser lights really turned it on. Astbury dominated Gunston, who I gave 3 votes in the 2013 Grand Final. McGuane broke even against Lake, which I'll take as a victory. Flossy was amazing, especially in the 3rd quarter when it was there to be won, and it’s the best game I saw out of Newman, Foley, and Stephensen in 2013.
The Tigers game-day coaching looked better to me. The score was close at half time, and the Hawks had the momentum. Rain was coming. It pissed down in the 3rd quarter. Even in the squally wind and driving rain, when we were behind, the Tigers continued handballing and playing on. For example, Houli had more handballs than in any other game in 2013, handballing in situations he ALWAYS winds up on the left boot. IMO, that must have been Hardwick’s call. And it worked on the day, even though it didn’t really fit the conditions.
Why do you think we play well against the Hawks?
