Preview 2024 Preseason: Hawks v Dogs in Tassie

[Baz_hawk]

Our forward line will create a lot of havoc when it all clicks. The small forwards seem to have a strong connection already which is great. Chol was a little disappointing tonight, just seemed like there was no urgency in the contest and often was beaten one out. I'm not gonna judge him on a practice match though, the real stuff can be a different beast for some.

Hustwaite looked good out there, definitely seems to have an extra second in the contest. Mass didn't look out of place and used the ball well. Worpel didn't look interested, very rusty and fumbly. Newcombe is a star.

Phillips looked decent in defence, dropped a couple he should have taken but from the games I've watched at VFL this is an exception rather than the rule. He'll be better for the game and the extra speed that comes with AFL. Scrim was decent, Sicily wasn't too prominent and a bit sloppy but we know what he brings when the game actually matters.

Our problem this year is likely going to be the connection between our three groups. At the moment if the ball gets turned over we are not great at transitioning back to prevent an easy goal. In the second term we showed how it can work so hopefully that's more of what we see in the real games.

Either way, nice to have footy back.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Other than Breust and Newcombe, our more senior players were disappointing. Need a plan B to arrest momentum shifts.

Newcombe was the only guy that was close to playing at the level required to be competitive across a game. Easily our best. The others need to look to him as an example of where we need to get to.

 

[Gut Runner]

Finn actually did pretty well as a back pocket I thought.

MacKenzie looked good before he got tired.

Preferred Ward in the middle than Worpel who had a stinker

Mass and Amon looked alright

We are still a fair way off.

 

[CarnTheScray]

You’re clueless. He was never our 1st choice . It was all media driven. Get your head out of your ass and stop offering fellatio on an opposition board you clown

You make Danster look like a good poster.

 

[spudmaster]

I had trouble playing spot the difference between Frost and Sic given Sic wasn't in his traditional long-sleeves this evening Swear they were looking similar in the hair department also, but that may just be my eyes adjusting to a faster-paced sport again.

 

[CHUBBSS]

won’t read to much into this but to nitpick, I didn’t like chol in the ruck, robbing Lewis and the team of having two key forward so hoping that was just giving chol a run for some very minor role in the real season ahead

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Thanks for passing on Suckling. Massive contribution to our flag after we ended your era and went onto winning the flag

After he won 2 with us LMAO. Great attempt at a burn. Keep trying you will get there.

 

[eldorado]

You make Danster look like a good poster.

Appreciate you and Doggstats coming with peace offerings on behalf of the other nimrod.

He's out of commission for a while

 

[BrisDog]

It’s the Mitch Thorpe > Selwood draft all over again

Shut the f**k up Cadillac. It is a pre-season game. No one cares.

Cadillac doesn’t represent the dishlickers (haven’t seen him on our board), we are not the Saints for the love of god.

 

[matey]

Dermie said last night when commentating in preseason games sides generally go hard until half time then put the cue in the rack …….. I’m going with the great man on this one.

Once we put our bodies on the line for 4 points for four quarters we will be a lot more competitive than tonight!

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Mate, we could fit your clubs success on one VHS, I’m not sure I’d be bringing up past flags as a Doggies supporter.

We won more in 3 years than they have in their entire existence. Bemusing hilarious trolling.

 

[Bald]

Appreciate you and Doggstats coming with peace offerings on behalf of the other nimrod.

He's out of commission for a while

You'd be doing us a favour on our board if you made it permanent not going to lie.

 

[Lickmesocks]

lots of concerns over the past couple of games going into the season.

Our backline is going to cop some serious floggings this season unfortunately.

I will leave the individuals out of it but we have some serious work to do over the next 2 weeks to get ready to be competitive.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Is this not a practise match?
Not like say Round 10 when this would be a concern.

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It's concerning as we have have issues with starting seasons slow for a while now.

If we are waiting till round 10 to get going then once again the season will be done and dusted.

 

[Delecate Des]

29 touches and 10 score involvements. Let that marinate

Forgot about the Norn Smith to go with the triple flags

 

[Howe Amazing]

Thats fair enough, I still think Petracca and Oliver can get us one more

We made it count with a threepeat you have wasted your chance

 

[The hands of stone]

Dogs looked pretty good and sharp to me . We looked mostly pretty average.

Its pre season . Think I'll give it a few rounds of the proper stuff before I start hitting the panic button.

We will beat * round 1

 

[Ram-Man]

Practice match. Another run under the belt and no injuries. Some good signs in the second quarter. They have many more seasoned players than us. Some of our young players may learn something from that. That’s what practice matches are for aren’t they? No four points on offer.

 

[Gut Runner]

lots of concerns over the past couple of games going into the season.

Our backline is going to cop some serious floggings this season unfortunately.

I will leave the individuals out of it but we have some serious work to do over the next 2 weeks to get ready to be competitive.

Most backlines would when you lose 10 centre clearances in a row

 

[Gut Runner]

Meek must be 3rd in line now with Ramsden taking over in the last?

 

[Siri]

What's the go with Reeves? Saw him come off but was st a party & couldn't hear what was happening. Ribs?

 

[MasterSamurai]

Like I posted a few months back , I'm not going to rate our defence good or bad until our midfield learns to how to stem the bleeding from opposition run ons! Anyone who thinks Day is a half back flanker and not a class above mid need their head checked. No wonder Sam was trying so hard to find away to get Harley in the draft , he knows we are lacking a brute with game sense. That's not a slight on Watson, he'll be a star in time for us but the best mids are NOT the ones who collects 30 a week but like Hodge and Burgoyne, who make huge impact when called upon. İn time we may find them but for now we need hold back in having a go at our defence. Need to fix that midfield.

 

[danielG]

We made it count with a threepeat you have wasted your chance

This team does have a tendency to put in a shocker and turn it around quickly..When we are not hunting the man and ball with intent we look second rate.. I expect we’ll be a vastly different proposition in round one…

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

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Lmao you absolute clown

Holy **** hahaha

 

[Gut Runner]

What's the go with Reeves? Saw him come off but was st a party & couldn't hear what was happening. Ribs?

Copped a knock and was winded according to commentary. Came back on but sat out the last qtr.