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.

 

[Sixpence]

I don't get the notion of us getting a soft draw compared to the Lions, either. By my reckoning we both played Coll, Melb, WC, GC, Geel, St.Kilda and Adelaide.

Our draws only differed for three teams. Lions played Nth (1), Bulldogs (12) and Sydney (15), compared to us playing Freo (5), Rich (7) and GWS (16).

They played two top 8 teams, both at home. We played three, all away.

Lions actually had the easiest draw.

 

[bigmaxi]

My take is that he sniffs flag #4 and wants to give himself every opportunity to be a part of it.

100% and think he has an eye on a big start to the season, score a rest when Mitch makes an appearance and the dive back in for a flag. Also think its great learning curve for his future coaching aspirations.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[bigmaxi]

Lions actually had the easiest draw.

I love the saltiness from the Lions, not worth winning if you don't make some have a childish cry and throw the toys out of the cot! The amount of money Hawthorn have indirectly thrown into the pot, via AFL, for their clubs development is in the 10's of millions. Happy to play "nah na nah na nah an!"

 

[Cyril says]

Saw Frenchy at the AFLW Sunday. Looked cherry ripe. GO HAWKS.

 

[unitedhawk]

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet:

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I listened because Gabelich was on it but couldn't believe what he-who-can't-be-named was saying - it's like he's a completely different bloke!

He'll be apologising for his 'tanking' nonsense soon - alright, that might be expecting too much!

 

[hawkman]

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet:

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I listened because Gabelich was on it but couldn't believe what he-who-can't-be-named was saying - it's like he's a completely different bloke!

He'll be apologising for his 'tanking' nonsense soon - alright, that might be expecting too much!

He changed his commentary about us from around halfway through the season. Typical footy media person has gone from 1 extreme to the other. Will probably tip us for the flag next season after tipping us for the spoon this year

 

[toomanysquibs]

He changed his commentary about us from around halfway through the season. Typical footy media person has gone from 1 extreme to the other. Will probably tip us for the flag next season after tipping us for the spoon this year

It's almost like he's trying to personify the adage that you pay no attention to media when they're saying good or bad things about you.

It's absolutely meaningless with him imo.

Reading a blank page would likely reveal more about the reality of our position in season 2025.

 

[MrPremiership]

Richmond doing a "form of tanking" like no other.......Purple been very silent on that

 

[Sixpence]

Some of our boys got a shout out here (not named though).

 

[Newmo89]

Have heard Will Day and CJ were two of the 4 players who were involved. Fantastic to see the high calibre of human dignity on display by those who represent our wonderful club.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet:

LISTEN: As expectations build, can Hawks take next step?

Join Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich for AFL Daily

www.afl.com.au

I listened because Gabelich was on it but couldn't believe what he-who-can't-be-named was saying - it's like he's a completely different bloke!

He'll be apologising for his 'tanking' nonsense soon - alright, that might be expecting too much!

Barret has only jumped on the bandwagon because most of his media mates and associates have jumped on. He doesn't want to be left out in the cold and constantly defending his comments.
The minute it's perceived we aren't performing to the level they expect from us he'll be right out there again with his criticism and holier than thou attitude towards us.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[TylerDurden]

Cry me a river dickhead.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Cry me a river dickhead.

Presuming Robbo is going to petition the AFL to retrospectively hand back *'s 1989 McClelland Trophy when they failed to win a flag, or even make a grand final, in any grade.

 

[cryptor]

Cry me a river dickhead.

Probably going to be an unpopular opinion in here, but I think he's right, but for the wrong reasons. It's always been a H&A based award. What happened in finals is completely irrelevant. Also, I wouldn't say it's a "disgrace". It's just a quirk of how they've defined it.

Our collective H&A performance across both comps is impressive given both lists are on average quite young and inexperienced, but ultimately it is a tad embarrassing to be named "champion club" for H&A performance when we weren't even minor premiers of either H&A season.

The rules are what they are right now and our club deserves the award and money for meeting those conditions. But I think if we're honest with ourselves it should be changed for future years to be awarded separately to the minor premier of each comp. Something I think both our men's and women's teams will be able to achieve in the coming years anyway.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Cry me a river dickhead.

Ah Slobbo. You have to love it

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

If/when they change the rules, our club will continue regardless of the jealousies. Our club tends to cause a lot of rules changes in the AFL when the opposition tears start flowing.

Just waiting on the next set of handicapping measures. It is the AFL at play.

 

[peetoo]

First I heard was champion club is from robbo

 

[Cleavy]

another day, another negative Hawthorn sentiment from Robbo. water off a duck's back

 

[Billyc]

I actually agree that clubs should not get $1M for finishing on top of the ladder and then failing in finals. But it is hilariously transparent that the first time Robbo has raised this issue was when Hawthorn's AFLW side won it.

 

[Yardie]

Cry me a river dickhead.

It's only "news" cause it's being discussed on BigFooty. No one cared about Melbourne winning it last year.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

There was no issue in 2023 when Melbourne didn't win a final in either comp. It's the "hawthorn have head fudged everyone" getting its turn again

 

[Fleabane]

Preseason storm in a teacup. Of course we deserved it - we won according to the rules. If people think another set of criteria would be better, change the rules. I have no problem with that.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Some huge numbers coming through there.

Looks like the club is expecting beyond 90K members for 2025 with the early uplift.