Preview Hawks vs Pies - Discussion and changes

[HomerJayS]

I don't think Birchall will be risked (unless they give him a run as t he sub - but then what happens if he needs to come on in 1st qtr - no he won't be risked - but we have a history of playing underdone stars in big games - no he won't be risked)

 

[Stratton_Gun]

If it's Franklin, Birchall, Hodge, Shiels and Bailey: has there ever been a better five 'ins'?

Six if Ando gets called up!

 

[dipper86]

Hodge, Bails, Birch, Franko

Opinion or source ?

 

[Hodgepodge]

I thought Clarkson missed a massive opportunity in the second half against the Saints last week to put Grimley on Riewoldt. Would both teach him how to be a better forward, and possibly allow him to demonstrate his defensive wares.

 

[Steven Tyler]

A player of Birchalls quality won't play VFL, just like Rioli!

 

[RustyHawk]

Shiels would be closer than Birch wouldn't he, given he played last week for BHH?

Not after what I saw last week. Shiels looked like he needed the run and another at Box Hill wont harm him.

Forgot about Hodgey coming back as well.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Six if Ando gets called up!

Fingers crossed.

If this kid is going to be the difference in Sept that Dermie thinks he will be he must come in now.

 

[seysearles]

Coming back from a PCL. I would expect him to be eased back via the VFL.

Key running defender Grant Birchall, who hasn't played since injuring his knee against West Coast in Round 13, is expected to be brought straight back into the senior side

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...m=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed#.UgyAOmT88ec

 

[Brant]

I reckon ins: Franko, Bailey, Birchall.

Outs Guerra, Spaghar, Grimley.

Why have you got Guerra as an 'Out' there Rusty?

Form or injury?

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Most weeks I have a fair idea of who will be in and out by now, this week I haven't got a clue

If Birch is ready to come back though, I think he has to come straight into the firsts, not enough time left now to muck around with him playing for Box Hill. Same with Jed, if we want him to play in the finals he has to come back in ASAP.

 

[illnino]

In: L.Hodge, G.Birchall, L.Franklin
Out: J.Simpkin, M.Spangher, S.Grimley

 

[SodaPop]

HAWTHORN
In: L.Hodge, G.Birchall, L.Franklin
Out: J.Simpkin, M.Spangher, S.Grimley

COLLINGWOOD
In: -
Out: -

 

[scout]

Haw/Coll – Hodge, Birchall, Franklin in for Simpkin, Spangher, Grimley. Coll unchanged.

 

[Snoref]

Would of love to see Anderson in, but i suppose you cant argue with the ins...

 

[Baz_hawk]

Bailey will be a late inclusion

 

[Flukey!]

3 good ins.
Certainly a much stronger side than last week.

 

[Hodge is God]

Birch

 

[Madhawknut]

Bailey will be a late inclusion

Who for?

 

[Cyril the Squirrel]

Great ins but we are losing it in the middle. Need Bailey!

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Please dont tell me Roughie is going to ruck.

 

[Pera]

Great ins for you guys. Going to be very hard to beat with that lineup. Birchall sub?

Really looking forward to seeing how far we've come in the last two weeks against the best. I feel if we can get close this time round, we'll give the finals a bit of a shake but consistency has been a major problem this year. And when we get beat, we get pounded so a blowout isnt out of the question either.

Best of luck (after this week).

 

[Madhawknut]

HAWTHORN
In: L.Hodge, G.Birchall, L.Franklin
Out: J.Simpkin, M.Spangher, S.Grimley

COLLINGWOOD
In: -
Out: -

Oh boy!!

Boy oh boy!!

Wow wee!!!

 

[Cyril the Squirrel]

Please dont tell me Roughie is going to ruck.

Please no. He was cooked in the finals last year plus he is our most reliable avenue to goal this season.

 

[Brain Power]

Bailey will be a late in for Gunner I'd imagine.

 

[Dewnior]

Who are the emergencies?