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This is all my subjective opinion, but;
I've said it before (and copped abuse from Hawk fans for it) but I think 2024 is going to be the massive bottoming-out year for Hawthorn, and starting next year is when you'll start to rebuild properly out of it.
- Hawthorn over-achieved last year
- North are further ahead of Hawthorn in terms of their rebuild, and should now be seeing some sustained improvement
- Hawthorn's list is in a bad way, and may have the worst defense in the AFL (North aren't much better in this regard, for what it's worth)
- Even before yesterday's injuries, it was my opinion that Hawthorn were the team in the AFL that was least prepared to cover any injuries to key players
- I think Hawthorn's 'top' players are very, very over-rated by Hawk fans
You'll likely disagree. That's fine.
Opinions and opinions. So, whatever.
But you'll get necessary feedback on this list.
1. Okay sure, may have over achieved. Zero issue with anybody believing this.
2. What evidence do you have for this? Why are North further ahead in the rebuild? Because there are more first round draftees on the list? It can't be results based, so I'm genuinely curious.
3. Sorry, WHAT? Can you provide some reasoning as to why it's the worst list in the AFL?
As for the defensive end, North Melbourne are going into 2024 with quite possibly the weakest back 6 in the history of AFL football, relative to their time period. Logue being injured is bad luck, but there are zero reliable replacements ready after McKay left. Strange comment.
4. That's fine. You don't rate our depth. Box Hill made a preliminary final on the back of some great performances from our fringe players. But sure.
5. Who are you talking about exactly?
Jai Newcombe who was top 20 in the coaches votes and Brownlow and made the All Australian squad?
James Sicily, who Marcus Bontempelli said was the one opposition player he'd want at the Bulldogs?
Will Day who played his first season of midfield and won our best and fairest?
Josh Weddle who has people outside of Hawthorn rating him as a potential top 10 player in the game?
Mitch Lewis, who is at the elite end for tall forwards on goal per game average? (Needs more continuity in his body, I'm b happy to admit).
Luke Breust, who is an all time small forward for overall goals, consistency and durability?
I'd just love a more detailed explanation for these opinions is all, considering the majority of them appear to be held by you, and at best, a small minority.