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

[Billyc]

They'd be wasting a midfield spot if they did that IMO.

They'd bank on Bont, Treloar, Libba and Richards winning that engine room battle.

Better for us that Sicily is the one clamped. If necessary he can go forward and exploit that match up.

True though it is hard to see us winning without a big game from Newk with Day missing. Will be interesting to see where they go with Harmes. And us with Finn if he plays.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

I think they go Newk

McGuiness to Dale. Cut the head of their offensive run and creativity from their backline and hurt offensively yourself. I think we have to go this way as he will impact too much without attention.

 

[Glenhope]

Tom Stewart doing a hammy helps tomorrow's winner make the prelim. Go Hawks.

 

[HawthornHawk]

Shots fired.

Piranhas gonna eat him up on the G tomorrow night.

Am I the only one who finds the commentary about our guys celebrating goals totally overblown?

 

[Billyc]

Am I the only one who thinks the commentary about our guys celebrating goals is totally overblown?

I like it. Not sure the recent love in is actually the best thing for us.

 

[unitedhawk]

Seriously getting over all of the CJ hecklers. It should be clear to all that he was one of the first players identified by Sam as a best 22 player for him. I think a lot of people need to stop putting all of their footy analysis into the stat sheet and start grasping a feel for the game.

If I could give multiple thumbs up for this post, I would.

 

[Glenhope]

Am I the only one who finds the commentary about our guys celebrating goals totally overblown?

Grifters trying to monetise everything. If we lose tomorrow they'll blame the celebrations.

 

[smeltitdeltit]

CJ wasn't dropped for form. Whether you've rated his contributions or not, he has played when fit.

Four quarters at Box Hill - tick. Trained fully this week - tick. He'll be playing.

Hmmm

 

[Roddy]

Shots fired.

Piranhas gonna eat him up on the G tomorrow night.

Love seeing C-Mac with his horns up!!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I asked AI to show me Hawthorn winning tomorrow night - seems like Morrison is absolutely playing and will lose some teeth in the process.

 

[Hawkspot]

Ready for the game now, let’s just get it ****in done.

 

[KermitJagger]

I asked AI to show me Hawthorn winning tomorrow night - seems like Morrison is absolutely playing and will lose some teeth in the process.

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You know what they say, you can take the boy out of Benalla...

 

[Hodginator]

Looking forward to seeing Ward dig deep, as well as a lot of our young blokes. Recon they will lap it up.

 

[HR Roughnstuf]

During the H&A game the Hawks isolated the Bramble match-up to great effect.

Clearly will do the same again, whoever his opponent is. So many dangerous small forwards.

 

[pattymalone00]

 

[matey]

Shots fired.

Piranhas gonna eat him up on the G tomorrow night.

No big deal our older brigade in Gunners and Punky are pretty much the same as Duryea. The thing with our kids expressing themselves it’s a celebration among the boys just having fun. They aren’t antagonistic or being disrespectful to their opponents.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I'm pleased that it was Ward that got the callup.

 

[Delecate Des]

Reckon we win this one

 

[Roddy]

Reckon we win this one

Yep I’m starting to feel quietly confident…

 

[user33]

Yep I’m starting to feel quietly confident…

Dogs are the ultimate ‘impossible to tip’ team. They either look like the best side in the comp or look a complete mess.

Genuine 50/50 I think.

 

[Franko Armani]

Probably our weakest side since rd 5 or 6. I’m nervous about it, but hope the boys all step up and smash the Dogs. Here’s hoping.

Very surprised to not see CJ in. Mustn’t be 100%

GO HOK

 

[KermitJagger]

Probably our weakest side since rd 5 or 6. I’m nervous about it, but hope the boys all step up and smash the Dogs. Here’s hoping.

Very surprised to not see CJ in. Mustn’t be 100%

GO HOK

CJ is an obvious in - if you can guarantee you're getting the best version of him and he's got some continuity.

He doesn't have continuity and the games he has played haven't been his best so leaving him out was a pretty clear decision in the end, I feel.

 

[TassieGrown]

Good selection of Ward the form player got rewarded with selection.

Breakout game getting closer, why not Friday night

Hawks kicking away in the last, we got this.

 

[KermitJagger]

I'm pleased that it was Ward that got the callup.

Ward has all the tools he needs to contribute in a final. He's hard working, diligent, runs all day and at his best he's quite clean. I hope he can really knock this out of the park because it'll give him the type of confidence he can ride into the next couple of seasons.

 

[Xtreme]

I don't dress up in full Hawthorn out and about as much as I used to.

In game days or even random days that I bump into someone wearing ANY Hawks team gear (no matter if its official or the cheaper variety) I do like to engage in footy banter with like minded (re smart in following the best team) people.

Earlier this evening asI was queing up to get a click and collect order. I spotted a middle aged woman in a Hawthorn jacket.

While I don't think she wasin the best of moods for footy banter I still asked her if she thought we'd win. We're both 50/50 on the topic.

Gave her the quick run down on my Hawthorn connections and we parted ways with a go HAWKS

I dreamt last night that our first final was against the bummers, and it was played in Ballarat. We lost by about 23 points.

What a nightmare...

I'd do a Clarko and punch my bedroom wall upon waking up. If I had THAT dream.