Preview Cats V North Sun April 14 1pm @ GMHBA

[iameviljez]

This might raise some eyebrows but we are all expecting Neale to come in if Hawkins has a spell but Scott has form in not being predictable how about this SDK at full forward and both Stanley and Conway play Touhy the other out for O'Conner.

Hooboy someone's hit the bottle early

 

[nohairandfair]

It's already been reported that last week following game 350 that Hawkins didn't return to the club until Thursday

Then factoring in the trip to Adelaide, though I'm not sure if the team flew out Thursday night or Friday morning, but with a 3pm open training in Adelaide, it was likely earlier than later - so not sure Tom had the best preparation last week to be playing off a 5-day and it seemed noticeable as the match went on

Noticed him stretching his back on several occasions... clearly wasn't 100%.

 

[Down at K Park]

Fair chance they give Dangerfield another week off, even though his hammy was only supposed to be 2 weeks.

 

[cats_09]

Fair chance they give Dangerfield another week off, even though his hammy was only supposed to be 2 weeks.

I'm not opposed to that - rather him be 100% for Brisbane

If we lost 1 or 2 mids, that may change thinking though

 

[numbwombat]

North got smashed last week but stayed in other games for a while and Clarko will be desperate for a win. Not a danger game but not a round-23, 2-wins-clear-top-of-the-ladder rest fest either.

I’d like to see Clark stay in against a young North midfield, see how his game looks against similar sized players, and Conway again if he’s fit.

Hawkins out if he needs a rest but not just to gift Neale some AFL goals.
I thought Tuohy was fine - maybe no longer best 23 with Clark and maybe Parfitt in the best team? But I expect plays most till Guthrie gets back, particularly if Danger might miss.

Will be happy with a 5-goal win and no injuries.

 

[BotsMaster]

I'm not opposed to that - rather him be 100% for Brisbane

If we lost 1 or 2 mids, that may change thinking though

Wouldn't it be basically a training run if we bring him back this week?

 

[GeelongFTW]

In hindsight it probably would have been a good game to rest him and give Neale a go but i know Hawkins hates missing

Idk maybe Jeremy doesn't get as lose as he did without Hawkins. Bulldogs had to give Hawk respect all the way to the end no matter his poor game beforehand. And every point counted in the end.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Jeez you would be bummed kicking 6 in a GF loss

Also kicked 6 in the drawn GF the year before.
3 GF's in 2 years. 1W1D1L - 15 goals.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Curious why folks are wanting Hawkins to be rested this week. If anything, North are the ideal team to get a key forward back into form against. Here's how key forwards have fared against North this season:

Round 1 - Jesse Hogan 6, Jake Riccardi 3
Round 2 - Luke Jackson 2, Taberner 2, Amiss 1.3
Round 3 - McKay 5, Curnow 4
Round 4 - Daniher 5, Hipwood 3.

For a side that finished 2nd bottom starting with GWS, Fremantle, Carlton, Brisbane and Geelong is a bit harsh.
Two top 4 fancies and two non-finalists rebounding strong.

 

[standupand]

For a side that finished 2nd bottom starting with GWS, Fremantle, Carlton, Essendon and Geelong is a bit harsh.
Two top 4 fancies and two non-finalists rebounding strong.

Worse because it was Brisbane not Essendon. So a grand finalist instead of a .. whatever Essendon is.

 

[catempire]

Hawk doesn’t do rests.

Let him feast.

 

[00VicWard001]

What would you prefer to do, rest players against North, or against Melbourne and Brisbane?

I'm fine with management of players, but I just wouldnt want to underestimate any opponent, and rest based on how easy we consider that opponent to be.

I'm sure that they had a plan regarding personnell at the start of the season and they are executing as close to as possible, factoring in injuries and form in training/games.

 

[00VicWard001]

It's already been reported that last week following game 350 that Hawkins didn't return to the club until Thursday

Then factoring in the trip to Adelaide, though I'm not sure if the team flew out Thursday night or Friday morning, but with a 3pm open training in Adelaide, it was likely earlier than later - so not sure Tom had the best preparation last week to be playing off a 5-day and it seemed noticeable as the match went on

Based on his concern looking at the BOM data during that game, maybe he had extra work on his farm during the week- and that probably added some fatigue too.

 

[D BRIDGE]

Hawk doesn’t do rests.

Let him feast.

Yeah but he is pretty old now.

I will understand if the "Hawkins doesnt like rests" theory has changed.

Anyway they will know best, and if he needs a rest, this week is as good as any to do so.

We will find out soon enough.

 

[CharacterFirst]

Based on his concern looking at the BOM data during that game, maybe he had extra work on his farm during the week- and that probably added some fatigue too.

Yep.

Had the "phone in the rooms thing" as a distraction as well.

 

[iameviljez]

Yeah but he is pretty old now.

I will understand if the "Hawkins doesnt like rests" theory has changed.

Anyway they will know best, and if he needs a rest, this week is as good as any to be so.

We will find out soon enough.

No players ever like rests.

 

[patience]

I'm not expecting Paddy to play Sunday. I think 'test' means they are holding him over for the next game.

 

[Johanpetro]

Gary Rohan

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Gary Rohan

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33

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92kg

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2star

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6.6

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3.0

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3.3

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2.5

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1.0

4star

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8.8

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6.0

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2.8

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3.4

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2.3

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1.0

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9.8

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6.8

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3.0

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2.2

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4.2

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1.2

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available. Guessing he plays VFL but that was sooner than expected. Very Un-Geelong like

 

[00VicWard001]

I'm not expecting Paddy to play Sunday. I think 'test' means they are holding him over for the next game.

pretty much what Duncan suggested in the article.

 

[catempire]

Yeah but he is pretty old now.

I will understand if the "Hawkins doesnt like rests" theory has changed.

Anyway they will know best, and if he needs a rest, this week is as good as any to do so.

We will find out soon enough.

He has been pretty old for a while now.

 

[cats_09]

Early guess ahead of Thursday night

Outs: Hawkins, Kolodjashnij & Tuohy (all mgr)
Ins: Mannagh, Mullin & Neale

 

[CHAWKTS]

Early guess ahead of Thursday night

Outs: Hawkins, Kolodjashnij & Tuohy (all mgr)
Ins: Mannagh, Mullin & Neale

They can now say Kolo and 2E are injured so not disrespectful. Then they can add one more managed (Stanley for Conway?)

 

[patience]

pretty much what Duncan suggested in the article.

Oh. I haven't seen Duncan.

 

[calder_daddy]

Out
Kolo, 2E, Clark, Atkins

In
Mannagh, O’Connor, Conway, Neale “Sub”

 

[year of the cat]

They can now say Kolo and 2E are injured so not disrespectful. Then they can add one more managed (Stanley for Conway?)

Kolo has actually been in good form so far. Returned to his level of ‘22. No way he gets dropped. Tuohy is more problematic. I think he and the club should be prepared to play him for decent periods in the VFL if we have a relatively full squad to pick from.