Game Day Dogs on a Mission V Hawks Elimination Final MCG 7.40pm 6/9/24

[Foxman98]

Who is second ruck for Hawks?

Mabior

 

[BrisDog]

Anyone else heard Jamarra a late out?

No, I think these ‘late out’ rumours might be a 2024 fad to drive us all nuts.

 

[Dog 36]

Winning the hit outs played a big part in the result last night...

Different game, different team, different rucks, different mids.

 

[BrisDog]

Different game, different team, different rucks, different mids.

All great points

 

[ossie_21]

Anyone else hearing that Sam Mitchell will be a late out through illness, so Clarko will be taking over in the coaches box for tonight?

 

[Libba39]

Like many I was worried that the game was passing Jack Macrae by earlier in the year, but reckon he's been super solid of late.

His finals record is outstanding (2021 Gary Ayres medallist) and just stands up when the game is hot

Really hope he is a starter onfield.

I reckon he'll get a bit of a defensive fwd role on Amon. Glad he's back in the side.

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[Snarls Barkley]

Who is second ruck for Hawks?

Technically Chol but they have used Nash and Weddle at different times

 

[BEaston]

I feel like I have to preface this before I ever criticise him. Think Gallagher has a lot of potential, think he shows a lot of promise as the half forward/rotation midfielder that we've been struggling to find this season. Great pace and has decent goal sense. Also have been impressed by his two games since coming back into the team, especially against GWS.

Really worry about him tonight. Do not trust him to hit a target within 35 metres at the best of times but with 90k+ at the G its going to be tough. Hopefully if he gets it, he just kicks it long. He'd be my choice as sub from the 23 but I presume it'll be Harmes (which I think is the worst of the options, would go Daniel ahead of him as the sub as well)

Agreed on Gallagher, he wouldn't be in the team for me.

Don't think the sub will be Harmes, likely Daniel or Macrae who had been getting reps in the role back end of the season. Could be wrong though.

 

[Libba39]

English vs Meek ruck battle will play a big part in the result tonight IMO.

If Meek gets to dictate his hit outs will make it hard for our midfielders and Hawks will generate run.

I also think we need deep entries when we go in to our F50 so Hawks running the ball out needs to start deep inside our 50 if we do not mark the ball.

Kick straight also will help.

Get off to a good start will help drain Hawks energy.

To be honest this is the pivotal duel for me. It can determine the shape of the game. Meek has had a great season and is the exact type of opponent that worries English (big- bodied, takes space to protect the ball drop).

English will need a big all-round game to take the points here.

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[PurpJuice]

If it turns into a wet weather slog, I will be supremely confident.

 

[Dog 36]

To be honest this is the pivotal duel for me. It can determine the shape of the game. Meek has had a great season and is the exact type of opponent that worries English (big- bodied, takes space to protect the ball drop).

English will need a big all-round game to take the points here.

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Meek uses his body to create space for the mids

 

[RWnBluey]

To be honest this is the pivotal duel for me. It can determine the shape of the game. Meek has had a great season and is the exact type of opponent that worries English (big- bodied, takes space to protect the ball drop).

English will need a big all-round game to take the points here.

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Just praying that English puts his big boy pants on and leaves Timid Tim at home

 

[Al dente]

Just praying that English puts his big boy pants on and leaves timid at home

this is my biggest concern.
the two main ways we get beaten are when little Timmy makes an appearance, and/or we are inaccurate.
im hopeful but its hard to see us getting through 4 tough finals without either of those things happening.

 

[BrisDog]

Just got word down here at the Royal that Gardner is a late in for Jones due to the rain and the necessity to spoil the ball rather than attempt to mark it. Brian Royal will be sub - old Chocco!

 

[Mofra]

Libba owns the Mona Castle in Seddon

Cluffy sold out?

 

[Mofra]

Just got word down here at the Royal that Gardner is a late in for Jones due to the rain and the necessity to spoil the ball rather than attempt to mark it. Brian Royal will be sub - old Chocco!

At least we still have a 200th to celebrate.

Poor Chocco finished up on 199 games and 299 goal

 

[geoffjennings79]

Heading in from Western Vic. Been intermittent rain here, just getting heavier, but moving south easterly, could bypass Melbourne to the south.

Regardless, it's Woof, woof, WOOF time.

Go Dogs!

For everyone going, let's make some noise to support the boys (and girls in the early game).

For everyone at home, o/s, remote, etc - yell loud anyway!

Come on Dogs!!!

 

[geoffjennings79]

If Bevo starts with Rohan Smith

Rohan Smith

Age

51

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

11.9

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.2

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

8.2

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

1.2

3star

on Matthew Robran...

 

[MYOB]

Heading in from Western Vic. Been intermittent rain here, just getting heavier, but moving south easterly, could bypass Melbourne to the south.

That is exactly what happened to the first lot of rain

 

[bobs head soup]

Just got word down here at the Royal that Gardner is a late in for Jones due to the rain and the necessity to spoil the ball rather than attempt to mark it. Brian Royal will be sub - old Chocco!

Sounds like you might be a few pints in there BD. Pace yourself brother, gonna be a big night.

 

[Chicago1]

We shall prevail. I can feel it in the jalepenos on the pizza I'm about to order.

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[Optimistic Dog]

Just get the feeling Bevo is going to have us firing on 8 cylinders from the get go. If we can put doubt in their minds about their quick movement and risk taking we are half way home. The best way to do this is to bring the heat early. We cannot really shop early as Charlie would have done but relentless attack and pressure will do the job. Libba will love the heat early.

 

[fargy]

Just get the feeling Bevo is going to have us firing on 8 cylinders from the get go. If we can put doubt in their minds about their quick movement and risk taking we are half way home. The best way to do this is to bring the heat early. We cannot really shop early as Charlie would have done but relentless attack and pressure will do the job. Libba will love the heat early.

I don’t know, could Vandermeer shop early?

 

[Golden_6]

I don't think it will end up too wet tonight. It will rain before the game and early on to set up for a intense early contest but it will dry out as the game wears on and opens up.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Just wear the appropriate footwear, boys