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Thought Bailey was big in the first half and Hale really stood up in the second. Great game from the big guy. Love that goal in the last quarter.
I believe Hale plays better when working in Tandem with Bailey.
Bailey wears out the opposition number 1 ruck allowing Hale to be more influential. So Bailey may not get big numbers he elevates Hales ability to contribute.
I believe Hale plays better when working in Tandem with Bailey.
Bailey wears out the opposition number 1 ruck allowing Hale to be more influential. So Bailey may not get big numbers he elevates Hales ability to contribute.
Totally agree I think they work well together making up for each others flaws.
I believe Hale plays better when working in Tandem with Bailey.
Bailey wears out the opposition number 1 ruck allowing Hale to be more influential. So Bailey may not get big numbers he elevates Hales ability to contribute.
I never realised what a huge tank Hale had. He was working his arse off the entire game, and when it opened up in the third he started to get some reward for it.
Can't believe the negative things I said about him when we got him from north.
Whenever I doubt Hale's value to the team I reflect back on that period in 09-10 when we didn't have a player on our list that could take a contested mark. I felt so helpless when we would bomb to packs and be completely ineffectual. Contested marks win matches. When you know you can kick to a pack and 1 in 4 or 5 times a guy like Hale will take it and launch an attack your entire structure become more potent. On this basis alone Hale deserves kudos and his spot in the team.
This.I still think we need some sort of specialist marking coaching at Hawthorn. Sooo many players with flaws.
I still think we need some sort of specialist marking coaching at Hawthorn. Sooo many players with flaws.
There has been a few games this year, where Hale has shown real desperation/hunger.Yes, his fitness has dramatically increased since he joined the hawks. He can now ruck almost a whole game on his own. Makes him a weapon when playing with Bailey. I have really noticed his desperation increased this year, especially in the last month or two. Man on a mission this year
The MMM boys were in disbelief of that goalWatching the replay for the third time.....gotta love Hales snap for goal in the last quarter, a rovers goal from a big lummox of a bloke. Love it