News Hawthorn in the media 2024

[Strapping Young Lad]

Just like last years thread, whatever Barrett has to say is not Hawthorn in the media.

Couldn’t care less for his shit takes, they don’t belong here.

 

[cryptor]

Wouldn't have called us uncompetitive in the 1st Geelong game, we had bad periods but it was still only 20 points half way through the last quarter. They also kicked 17.4

17.4 in a game that was so wet it almost got called off early.

 

[HedgeFund]

He showed what we are doing. I wouldn't say he broke it down .

It's not exactly a secret . I think anyone who has watched us enough and seen us enough know exactly how we play .
It's requires hard power running, skill and working for each other with a lot of discipline .

Stopping it is another thing . All teams know in general how the others play .

Montagna said just that .

Exactly.

By and large the basic concept is make the ground big when you have it (so there’s more space to work into and more angles of attack) and make it small / congested when they have it.

The obvious improvements with us in 2024 are our running power to spread and create that width / space, as well as our improved footskills meaning we aren’t so easily smacked on turnover (because we aren’t turning it over in horrendous areas).

Throw in the “devil may care” attitude which has come from starting 0-5 and having nothing to lose, and you have an exciting team to watch.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Wouldn't have called us uncompetitive in the 1st Geelong game, we had bad periods but it was still only 20 points half way through the last quarter. They also kicked 17.4

I am hoping like hell we get to play Geelong in the finals.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Wouldn't have called us uncompetitive in the 1st Geelong game, we had bad periods but it was still only 20 points half way through the last quarter. They also kicked 17.4

That first quarter where they just couldn’t miss. Was ****ed.

 

[moginie]

A bit better than some of the other trite analysis.

The numbers driving Hawthorn's staggering rise from AFL cellar-dwellers to contenders

Hawthorn began the 2024 season tipped to finish near the bottom of the ladder, but within months they've become the AFL's most unstoppable force. Here's how they've orchestrated the remarkable turnaround.

www.abc.net.au

 

[CHUBBSS]

A bit better than some of the other trite analysis.

The numbers driving Hawthorn's staggering rise from AFL cellar-dwellers to contenders

Hawthorn began the 2024 season tipped to finish near the bottom of the ladder, but within months they've become the AFL's most unstoppable force. Here's how they've orchestrated the remarkable turnaround.

www.abc.net.au

That’s the best thing I’ve read all year, thanks for the share

 

[wahawk]

I think you're a valuable poster also - but I will continue to have this argument with anyone who brings it up as I have in the past.

Why does that not surprise me

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Why does that not surprise me

Someone who enjoys arguing on a message board - crazy I know.

 

[MisterBean]

 

[Philhawk]

 

[DogDaySonny]

Equal distribution of marquee slots would be a good approach, I can get on board with that - sure higher rating sides will get a few more but with roughly 30 or so Thrusday/Friday slots every single side getting at least one would provide more equity into the equation as opposed to the usual AFL secret formulas.

I’m sure they run the ratings algorithms down at Channel 7 and that informs the scheduling. Let’s hope that Hawthorn’s TV ratings matched their attendance strength. And that dog showings from Melbourne supporters translated to the TV as well.

 

[Hawkers Hero]

I’m sure they run the ratings algorithms down at Channel 7 and that informs the scheduling. Let’s hope that Hawthorn’s TV ratings matched their attendance strength. And that dog showings from Melbourne supporters translated to the TV as well.

This is correct to a point but 7 also aware that games with big crowds or top of the table clashes also bring eyeballs.

Hawks being expected to be relevant again at the top of the table will only help us get more marquee games alongside all the social media stuff and attractive game style.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I’m sure they run the ratings algorithms down at Channel 7 and that informs the scheduling. Let’s hope that Hawthorn’s TV ratings matched their attendance strength. And that dog showings from Melbourne supporters translated to the TV as well.

The networks definitely have their say. Channel 9 was so publicly incensed that they had to show a Raiders game in a Thursday night slot this year that they asked the NRL to change it. Thankfully the NRL didn’t.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I’m sure they run the ratings algorithms down at Channel 7 and that informs the scheduling. Let’s hope that Hawthorn’s TV ratings matched their attendance strength. And that dog showings from Melbourne supporters translated to the TV as well.

If they are serious about it. The highest scoring teams should get the most marquee slots.

1. High scoring games should theoretically rate higher.
2. More goals means more ad revenue

 

[Hawkers Hero]

Sam on SEN this morning with Kane and David King. Couple of interesting takeaways for me;

1. on selection of Finn this week he mentioned that club feels it has been short of a winger the last few weeks and had to use CMac or Moore in that role at times (injury, rotations). Finn brings flexibility with ability forward, back, mid and wings.

2. suggested that our forward turnover game has gone downhill in the last few weeks so will be a focus.

 

[moginie]

If they are serious about it. The highest scoring teams should get the most marquee slots.

1. High scoring games should theoretically rate higher.
2. More goals means more ad revenue

On that basis, assuming that we win, we should have the Friday night slot first week of the finals and then the same the following week when we play Geelong.

 

[number23]

Inside the ‘war room’ that sparked Hawthorn’s stunning rise

Hawthorn had just finished barely above the bottom four despite having one of the league’s oldest lists, so something had to give.

www.theage.com.au

 

[cryptor]

Inside the ‘war room’ that sparked Hawthorn’s stunning rise

Hawthorn had just finished barely above the bottom four despite having one of the league’s oldest lists, so something had to give.

www.theage.com.au

https://archive.md/d8NJJ

A good read with some interesting insights into how the strategy came together and has been executed.

Vanderloo's contribution that resulted in the Massimo signing for peanuts is statue worthy.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

https://archive.md/d8NJJ

Good read.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

 

[Linda CRS]

https://archive.md/d8NJJ

A good read with some interesting insights into how the strategy came together and has been executed.

Vanderloo's contribution that resulted in the Massimo signing for peanuts is statue worthy.

And his personal push to drop down the order for Weddle. We are going to miss his vision in recruiting strategy come draft day. No mention of us happy to sell the farm on McKay or Ratagilia, thank god neither of those came off!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

No mention of us happy to sell the farm on McKay or Ratagilia, thank god neither of those came off!

Once again - you have no idea how improved either of those players could have been under our current coaching. Even people here who wanted Massimo didn’t see him becoming an AA-level wingman.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

And his personal push to drop down the order for Weddle. We are going to miss his vision in recruiting strategy come draft day. No mention of us happy to sell the farm on McKay or Ratagilia, thank god neither of those came off!

I reckon you should've just gone with Esava on this one

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I reckon you should've just gone with Esava on this one

I always do to save embarrassment.

 

[CD Xbow]

Article by Andrew Wu about us in the Age. Free to read here.