Preview 2024 Second Elimination Final: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, 6 September 2024, 7.40pm @ MCG

[Bedi]

Duz 300.

92k.

the narrative of the story should be Hawks not intimated by the big stage, weather conditions or whether the lights are on or not.

 

[bigbuddyboy]

Ward in for Frenchy

Wouldn’t mind Finn playing defensive forward on Dale, allowing Moore/croc some more midfield time.

 

[Bedi]

Ward in for Frenchy

Wouldn’t mind Finn playing defensive forward on Dale, allowing Moore/croc some more midfield time.

don't mind this at all.

 

[hawkinoz]

Ok I am going to commit sacrilege here.

What are the chances of Morrison being the sub which means no Punky.

That means both Ward and CJ into team that last played against North... given Punky is signed on for next year, there is no unseen 300 pressure.

From a team balance perspective, will that cover more bases. Not an expert like a few here on tactics.

 

[earthworms]

Don’t overthink the selections. Finn in for day, Ward in for mckenzie. CJ also a good chance.

 

[Sizzlesilk]

Given every single player on our list and coach uses the word “PREDICTABLE”….
We are not suddenly going to go with “funky” ideas like Wedds or Wizz on ball. Don’t trouble your brains with it.
CJ for Frenchie and a toss up between Wardy or Finn. It’s not hard to tell it is truly going to be that simple.

 

[Bugs1977]

Just watch Treloar's calf go popsies at some point during the game on Friday night. They'll get a snake eye's on that roll of the dice.

 

[hawkman]

I am starting to think Hardwick will start forward or Bruest.

This will allow Moore to spend 70/30 midfield spilt while we maintain 4 small forwards at all times.

Moore is a jet tackles, runs all day and most importantly good decision maker he is very composed like W.Day.

We aren't taking Hardwick away from Weightman when he has smashed him repeatedly

Connor MacDonald ready for some centre bounce attendances?

Was awful the few times he went in there early in the season. Had zero awareness of where to position himself. Would rather see more of Moore in there and throw Watson in to do the Moore role of about 5 CBA's a game

 

[Sixpence]

Clarko's backing us for the win in this one.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Just watch Treloar's calf go popsies at some point during the game on Friday night. They'll get a snake eye's on that roll of the dice.

I Don't wish bad on anyone (**** Norton), his a good player for the dogs though and hope Finn or ward can play him tight.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

We have Alastair Clarkson and Leigh Matthews backing us to win. I'm sure they say that based on Mitchell's tactical brilliance. But I think a large reason behind their support is that if you look past the 'Hollywood Hawk' game style based on our ground ball work and precise kicking that opens up the ground, this is still a Hawthorn side with the Hawthorn mindset. We are still set up defensively, play the game hard, go up for the mark with full intent on winning the ball, attack the contest with ferocity, are willing to apply pressure, and don't give up. John Kennedy Sr. would be proud of young Sam (as Jeff Kennett describes him) if he were here today. Whatever occurs on Friday, we are well set up for the future.

 

[KermitJagger]

Ok I am going to commit sacrilege here.

What are the chances of Morrison being the sub which means no Punky.

That means both Ward and CJ into team that last played against North... given Punky is signed on for next year, there is no unseen 300 pressure.

From a team balance perspective, will that cover more bases. Not an expert like a few here on tactics.

Doubt they're having Punky on for pre-finals interviews if they're gonna omit him

 

[Hawkk]

Duz 300.

92k.

Talking Footy is a rubbish show but I presume they meant finals intensity (in which case they are probably right)

Interestingly, the Dogs haven't played in front of more than 55,000 since round 1 2017 - but that is more a quirk in their finals match ups since the 2016 GF

 

[barbster]

No he can’t.

He did not attend a single centre bounce this year until round 24 against North when we’d packed up shop.

He’s attended 10 centre bounces in 2 years.

As I said, unless we’re experimenting against Bont, Libba, and Treloar in an elimination final, he won’t be and we need someone who knows the set ups etc.

Unless Moore plays 70% midfield, it’s Ward.

He took about every centre bounce on the weekend. Had something like 7 centre clearances in the first 10 minutes.

 

[seysearles]

I completely forgot how much finals experience we have on the team. Bruest (18) and Gunston (15) of course have played plenty, Sicily has played in 3. Hardwick, Nash, Morrison and Worpel have all played 2 finals. I completely forgot about that. Then there is Karl Amon

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Karl Amon

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

71kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

294.5

4star

D

21.0

5star

K

15.0

5star

HB

6.0

3star

M

6.0

5star

T

2.0

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

146.8

3star

who has played in 5 with Port. And Jarman Impey 3. And Frost 3 with the Dees. Then of course Ginnivan has payed in 6 including a flag just last season. Finally Chol 1 QF in 2020.

It’s not like this is a team devoid of any finals experience. There is plenty of big games experience including 7 premierships.

Am i missing anyone?

 

[Hawkspot]

He took about every centre bounce on the weekend. Had something like 7 centre clearances in the first 10 minutes.

For box hill. He’s not getting a starting AFL midfield spot for the first time in his career in an elimination final against the best midfield in the league.

Everyone thinking we’ll try to reinvent our game plan and move magnets around hasn’t paid attention to Sam or our team in 2 years. Being predictable and consistent are super important to our success.

Amon’s not moving to the wing.
Weddle’s not playing midfield.
Finn is not tagging or starting at centre bounces.
Moore is not a starting mid.
CJ will play if fit.

 

[peetoo]

Talking Footy all over the shop tonight a) claiming Hawks haven't played a night game since Gold Coast b) and young group have no experience playing in front of big crowds. Wtf are they on about

Plenty of twilight, some with big crowds

 

[I got the outside word]

Clarko tips Hawks. Only thing he dislikes more than us is being wrong obviously.

 

[hawksalltheway]

im backing sam to have a few moves up hid sleeve for this one…has proven he is often a few steps ahead of other coaches this year….

mackenzie out is just an opportunity for someone else

lets go hawkers!!!

 

[OnTheRocks]

Round 5
Suns 109 d Hawks 56
Humidity 80+%
Elim Final
Humidity 40%
Theorem - with half the humidity of the Suns game to impact the Hawks for the elim game the Hawks should be twice as good

We got this

 

[A Diakos]

Just watch Treloar's calf go popsies at some point during the game on Friday night. They'll get a snake eye's on that roll of the dice.

Any news on Treloar hopefully he’s out to even out our outs a little

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Deserves a crack.

If you want the mids to walk it out like Essendon in Rd 1 then sure

 

[HeHateMe]

Ward in for Mackenzie and i flipped a coin so Morrison over CJ. I think Finn needs to stay in as well to do a defensive job on Dale or Richards and Moore spending more time around the ball since Day is out.

FB: Hardwick, Frost, Sicily
HB: Amon, Weddle, Impey
C: D'Ambrosio, Worpel, Maginness
HF: Moore, Macdonald, Watson
FF: Ginnivan, Chol, Dear
Foll: Meek, Newcombe, Nash
Int: Scrimshaw, Morrison, Ward, Gunston
Sub: Breust
Emg: CJ, Serong, Reeves

 

[grumbleguts]

There's a separate thread for ticket stuff, don't make me keep reporting this noise.

WTF? He answered a post IN THIS THREAD, and explained that he didn't have PM rights yet.

 

[parsons nose]

This thread is becoming more bizarre by the day. A good argument for dispensing with the bye.