Preview Changes VS Hawks - Elimination Final @ MCG Friday 6th Sep 7:40pm

[Sentinel]

Bont had a solid head knock in the 2nd. Hopefully no delayed concussion signs given he'd miss if so.

 

[Palace03]

VDM is a huge decision in a cut throat final. I'm not a hug fan of his, his role is important v the Hawks but his hamstring is increasingly becoming more and more unreliable. Bevo has persisted all year with him so my guess is he plays if the medicos clear him.

Also don't trust McNeil in a big MCG final, although he didnt do much wrong yesterday I would drop him for West and keep keep Arty in the squad.

Daniel played his best game for the year and McRea was V good also, their experience will be important.

Gallagher was also good yesterday, I'd still rather go with Harmes or Poulter but I've made peace with fact Bevo will roll with Gags.

In: West, Coffield (if Jones goes)
Out: McNeil, L.Jones (if Christensen decides to be a bitch)

 

[Angak]

If jones is out we could replace with Coffield to suit the smaller Hawks team.

Have not been convinced by Coffield at all this season. He is a very robotic footballer. Its like his body has been welded together, no flexibility.

 

[Angak]

Honestly think Hawks are the best team in it. We're second.

 

[RWnBluey]

Sorry if I'm way off the mark here - I didn't watch yesterday (local footy finals)

OUT:
L. Jones, VDM

IN:
West, Khamis

Not sure if Arty stays as sub. Did he do enough?

I don’t want Khamis anywhere near the hawks small/medium forwards. He’s got the turning circle of a Mack Truck

 

[PurpJuice]

I don’t want Khamis anywhere near the hawks small/medium forwards. He’s got the turning circle of a Mack Truck

Sicily beat Khamis last time with one arm. Naming Khamis for this game would be the ultimate brain fart

 

[Dogs54]

Id be replacing Jones with a small. Dont require the 3 big backs for the Hawks. JOD goes to Dear and Lobb takes Chol. West for Jones and Garcia for VDM.

Who takes Gunston? He has kicked 13 goals in his last four games and plays an important role in their forward structure

 

[Philthy1]

Sicily beat Khamis last time with one arm. Naming Khamis for this game would be the ultimate brain fart

and it was his left arm and it was the left shoulder Sicily dislocated earlier in the same game. check the replay if in doubt. That was the moment I gave up on Buku.

 

[Doggy]

Honestly think Hawks are the best team in it. We're second.

Because they can beat up on trams outside the 8? Ok

 

[Deadly Darcy]

Honestly think Hawks are the best team in it. We're second.

I think it’s the best two form teams going head to head. No idea how this goes but win and we are a massive chance to navigate our way to the end game.

 

[stefoid]

Frej is straight line quick when he wants to be, but is he agile?

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Watched the Jones tackle again one arm free a little bit over the top with aggression hopeful a fine.

 

[ScragCity]

Honestly think Hawks are the best team in it. We're second.

Hawks fourth best for mine. Brisbane, Port, Dogs then Hawks.

 

[JTCWBFC]

When will we hear re Jones?

 

[Doggy]

Hawks fourth best for mine. Brisbane, Port, Dogs then Hawks.

Brisbane... lol

 

[Doggy]

When will we hear re Jones?

Probably around 5pm

 

[grassman75]

Honestly think Hawks are the best team in it. We're second.

Reverse psychology - i like it

 

[Optimistic Dog]

As a prep I take the harder game in the last 2 games anytime over 2 soft wins the hawks over the tigers and north. Just think we will be better prepared for the intensity of a final. An important hard nut for them Will Day will not be 100% if he plays and Libba will test his shoulder out early.

Dogs by 15 points.

 

[Hawkboy62]

Hawks fourth best for mine. Brisbane, Port, Dogs then Hawks.

It's a nightmare matchup for us but we are happy to be there. The cards may fall that the winner can progress to the GF only leaving the MCG for a PF in Sydney.

 

[Doggies7]

I know the club wasn't happy with the Friday night fixture due to the AFLW game, but I feel like the time slot suits us more than the Hawks. We've had a few Friday night games the last couple of years with the Hawks last one coming in round 15 2022. They have been the day warriors this year playing a lot in that Sat / Sun afternoon slot.

May not mean much but there is a little something there with preparation and adapting to the night game etc.

 

[Doggy]

"
It’s a Friday night game, which I think will suit us. There’ll be a bit of dew around making it a bit harder for the dogs tall forward. If it rains it will be harder again for the dogs tall forwards to capitalise on their height advantage. And you sense guys like Moore, Watson and Breust will dine out.

Also the Dogs game plan is reliant on two things; the output of Bont and the tall forwards to fire and kick straight. Hawks strengths are a little harder to define and negate."


Yeah, They don't watch our games

 

[PurpJuice]

Hawks fourth best for mine. Brisbane, Port, Dogs then Hawks.

1) Port
2) Dogs
3) GWS
4) Sydney
5) Cats
6) Brisbane
7) Hawks
8) Daylight






9) Carlton

 

[RWnBluey]

Frej is straight line quick when he wants to be, but is he agile?

Not his strength but he’s essentially a man size wise in a kids body. I’d expect his agility to improve as his body matures

 

[PurpJuice]

Frej is straight line quick when he wants to be, but is he agile?

Anyone else see a future Tom Green in Freijah? Same height, has the skills, speed, strong build, everything to make him a midfield powerhouse in a couple years time.

The way he can stay composed in heavy traffic and slow time is outstanding - the Pendlebury effect.

He has the speed to burst out of a stoppage too. No pressure on the kid, but he is a seriously exciting prospect.

The trade was essentially;
Pick 10
Pick 13 (could slide)
Pick 17

For

Sanders
Freijah
Croft

Whatever we are paying Sam Power, double it.

 

[Cudi]

I'd be bringing in Coffield if Jones is out, think he matches up well on their backline.