AFL Finals 2015: West Coast v Hawthorn, Domain Stadium, Fri, 6.20pm (WA) 8.20pm (AEST)

[Hawkk]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...s-test-late-mail/story-e6frf3e3-1227522376171

Looks like the Hawks will be gifted another victory with injuries to key players who play their opponents. That's how they beat the Eagles the last time. Softest dynasty ever.

LOL really?

Last time Hawthorn played West Coast we didnt have Hale or Lake.

Given Kennedy kicked 40% of their score, Lake was a huge omission for that game

 

[BoxMatrix]

LOL really?

Last time Hawthorn played West Coast we didnt have Hale or Lake.

Given Kennedy kicked 40% of their score, Lake was a huge omission for that game

Both of those players are old hacks who will not be playing next year. West Coast missed Natunui and Sinclair. Much more important than the Hawthorn players out.

 

[Dacksaredown]

Looks like the Hawks will be gifted another victory with injuries to key players who play their opponents. That's how they beat the Eagles the last time.

Softest dynasty ever.

What does the Hawks winning games have to do with the injuries sustained by their opponents? It's called depth. If you can't field a competitive team through the loss of one player you prolly shouldn't win anyway.

 

[Hawkk]

Both of those players are old hacks who will not be playing next year. West Coast missed Natunui and Sinclair. Much more important than the Hawthorn players out.

Yeah this.

Much more important than the starting full back of the b2b champions that only won a Norm Smith Medal two years ago

Lets not talk about the fact that West Coast's scoring efficiency inside the forward 50 was far superior to Hawthorn that night

Right

 

[Corkintheocean]

To say I am flat after that Priddis news is a huge understatement. Hopefully he has just been put in cotton wool for the week and will get up for the game. Integral to our winning chances.

 

[Adz]

LOL really?

Last time Hawthorn played West Coast we didnt have Hale or Lake.

Given Kennedy kicked 40% of their score, Lake was a huge omission for that game

Lake and Hale

 

[Adz]

Were the Eagles the only team that didn't rest players last week?
Mistake by Simpson.

 

[BoxMatrix]

Yeah this.

Much more important than the starting full back of the b2b champions that only won a Norm Smith Medal two years ago

Lets not talk about the fact that West Coast's scoring efficiency inside the forward 50 was far superior to Hawthorn that night

Right

Brian Lake the starting Full Back? No wonder everyone says Hawthorn's backline is so shit.

 

[Dacksaredown]

Brian Lake the starting Full Back? No wonder everyone says Hawthorn's backline is so shit.

Who's 'everyone'?

 

[SA HAWK]

To say I am flat after that Priddis news is a huge understatement. Hopefully he has just been put in cotton wool for the week and will get up for the game. Integral to our winning chances.

Let's just wait and see the teams when they are announced.

Rumour going around that Gunston may be out too.

 

[Power Raid]

looking forward to this match up

loving it already!

 

[BoxMatrix]

Who's 'everyone'?

Reading some of the Hawthorn gameday threads, they often blame their backline for everything.

 

[Hawkk]

Brian Lake the starting Full Back? No wonder everyone says Hawthorn's backline is so shit.

No wonder Hawthorn is #1 for offence and defence across the home and away season

Fremantle 1857 / 1564
West Coast 2330 / 1572
Hawthorn 2452 / 1548
Sydney 2006 / 1578
Richmond 1930 / 1568
W Bulldogs 2101 / 1825
Adelaide 2107 / 1821
North Melbourne 2062 / 1937

You are really, really good at this btw

 

[Hawkk]

Reading some of the Hawthorn gameday threads, they often blame their backline for everything.

Well I guess its settled then, its still #1 in the league

 

[fpm84]

Would have to be a pretty significant strain to hold Priddis back, especially in conditions suited to him.

 

[SA HAWK]

Both of those players are old hacks who will not be playing next year. West Coast missed Natunui and Sinclair. Much more important than the Hawthorn players out.

Lycett played a very good game for West Coast that night not sure Sinclair would have done much better.

Nic Nat obviously a big out.

Lake out throws our defensive structure out no Spangher either who probably comes in if Lake is out.

 

[MinerBoy]

With the week off for the Hawks after this game, I just hope the Weagles are at least competitive. Don't want to go in to a PF with a soft preparation.



Ha - kidding Weagles. Keep your panties on. Good luck and here's to a great game (but obviously finishing with a Hawks win).

 

[Dacksaredown]

Hasn't Sicily been playing well lately? Why the omission?

 

[southwest bomber]

Tin foil hat on..

With Freo a near certainty to beat Sydney, the Eagles will 'rest' Priddis, giving them a better chance of staying in Perth and not having to play in a Derby GF at the MCG.

Will consider themselves favourites against the Dockers at Subi?

Any chance or have I dropped one too many tabs of acid in the past?

 

[jwint43]

Priddis in srs doubt. If he misses, game over

 

[MinerBoy]

Tin foil hat on..

With Freo a near certainty to beat Sydney, the Eagles will 'rest' Priddis, giving them a better chance of staying in Perth and not having to play in a Derby GF at the MCG.

Will consider themselves favourites against the Dockers at Subi?

Any chance or have I dropped one too many tabs of acid in the past?

Yeah option B I think.

 

[HolyRioli]

Brian Lake the starting Full Back? No wonder everyone says Hawthorn's backline is so shit.

I'm assuming you're talking about the backline that conceded the least this year?

High standards I guess

 

[BoxMatrix]

No wonder Hawthorn is #1 for offence and defence across the home and away season

Fremantle 1857 / 1564
West Coast 2330 / 1572
Hawthorn 2452 / 1548
Sydney 2006 / 1578
Richmond 1930 / 1568
W Bulldogs 2101 / 1825
Adelaide 2107 / 1821
North Melbourne 2062 / 1937

You are really, really good at this btw

Yep a good backline, that's why you give up 8 goals in a quarter to Port... 12 goals in a half.

A backline that allows Collingwood to have 11+ scoring shots in a quarter...

A backline that allowed Essendon of all teams to be able to score two goals in under 30 seconds where it really counted.

Hawthorn are masters at restricting shit teams (like Carlton) to small scores which help assist your stats.

 

[HolyRioli]

Hasn't Sicily been playing well lately? Why the omission?

Playing well, but has still only notched 3 games. When Hodge, Rioli and Bruest are the ones in, fairly natural swap

 

[BoxMatrix]

Hasn't Sicily been playing well lately? Why the omission?

Hawks are picking the old players now. They know their premiership window is fast closing.