Hawthorn V Richmond 4:40pm @ the G

[kizzaob]

Big twilight game at the G, looks like it's gunna be cold and raining....could be an advantage to the stronger Hawks bodies, but could lessen Lance's impact.




Go tiges.

 

[Unique]

If it is dry, Hawthorn will outrun and be too fast for the Tigers. We will be able to use our great skills to get good delivery to our forwards.

If it is wet, guys like Mitchell, Hodge, Lewis and Sewell will show why they are renowned as tough and hard bodied players. We will go longer and direct, Roughead and Franklin will either mark or create a spillage for Rioli, Williams or Osborne to quickly snap up a goal.

In my eyes, Richmond are still a fair way behind Hawthorn. It is almost like Richmond are where Hawthorn were in early 2007. Let's see if they can manage a top 8 spot. I'd say they are still a tiny bit off it, you never know.

Hawthorn, too experienced and classy.

Sorry Richmond supporters, 30+ points.

 

[PAOKTSIS]

If its wet, it will even things up quite a bit!
I am not as confident or cocky as some of my fellow Hawks supporters...
Whilst I do EXPECT a win, I dont think the margin will be as big as many people are mentioning on here...

 

[wolvesjr34]

I deem this as a game Hawthorn could lose if the focus isn't right, especially if Richmond play as well as they have been playing (despite the running out of legs business).

What will disappoint me, as I am sure will happen is all the rubbish that will then spew between the two teams supporters.

 

[Alex de Large]

Hawks shuld win and thers no denying that, but hopefully it will b close, hopefully the hail doesnt start early cuz im goin up to Queensland on friday and coming bak on sunday at like 12 so i dont want my flight to b late n miss the game. i rlly hope richmond bring their a game and push the hawks, i also
hope the tigez make finals and shake some teams up. tipping the hawks by 27

 

[bo waters for PM]

going to be wet, cold and windy and possible hail....

HAWKS TO WIN THIS ONE BY 21PTS

 

[Drunken Wookie]

I tipped Richmond but I always do when I give us even the slightest chance. Head says Hawks will win, I'd like to think we could edge them out with sheer G&D over class but the Hawks have both... We're going to have to step up another notch and a half above our last 2 weeks efforts to win, but I really hope we can atleast push them it'd be a real testament to how much we've improved.

 

[PHX]

Please please absolutely piss down!

If it doesnt rain the Hawks should have us covered.

If it does Tiges love the wet weather and the game is anybodies.

 

[sante]

I hope it pisses down too. Too bad Cogs isn't back for a game like this. Hawks will win, I hope can stay in it for the entire match.

 

[richcogs]

Hawthorn will be advantaged by the rain! We need it dry to play our game style!

 

[TigerGlory]

Yep. Hawks are a much stronger team, and thrive off the contested footy. I think it will suit us much more if it is dry, where we can run and handball.

Rain will only denegrade our skills even further, Hawks will punish us in the wet in my opinion.

 

[Bazzar]

If it is dry, Hawthorn will outrun and be too fast for the Tigers.

You cant be serious. The after-burners on Deledio, Foley and especially Mat White are better than any Hawks. Adding Edwards, Tambling, McMahon and King makes us one of the quickest teams in the comp. I know Buddy is super quick, but Richo and Simmonds aren’t slow big blokes either.
With all this Buddy talk, 18ks clocked up againsed Freo by Richo last week in high 20`s temp, makes me wonder who will be the Hawk to go with him?

 

[Carn Hawkas]

It's gonna be a lot closer than most people think.
Hawthorn by 3 goals.

 

[HolyWars]

18ks clocked up againsed Freo by Richo last week in high 20`s temp, makes me wonder who will be the Hawk to go with him?

Croad has the tank to go with Richo

I remember the last time I went to a game where it pissed down was at Waverley

Will be an interesting match

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

I expect the Tigers to give the Hawkers a real run run for their money - in fact, they CAN beat them.

Go Tigers

 

[tigerdan]

Go Tig's!



Really looking forward to this one...

 

[Xtreme]

Yeah it's going to be a great game, think it will be a really tight contest. Wouldn't be surprised if Richmond knocked us off.

 

[jazz]

Yeah it's going to be a great game, think it will be a really tight contest. Wouldn't be surprised if Richmond knocked us off.

I would be.

Not trying to disrespect the Tigers but they just aren't polished enough with disposal for starters.

The forecast rain may have a say I guess.

 

[Hawkk]

I'm worried.

Every round there is at least one 'out of the box' upset.

I really can't see an upset tonight or tommorow, bar this game

 

[Bazzar]

I would be.
Not trying to disrespect the Tigers but they just aren't polished enough with disposal for starters.

The last 2 games didnt show that. The Freo game was as slick and polished as we have ever played and the Doggies one last week wasnt far behind.

A good % footy is played in the head, and confidence is something we have in abundance at the moment. Dont wright us of to soon with our usual crap disposal, even your coach in the West Australian rag had the same view.

 

[richcogs]

I'm worried.

Every round there is at least one 'out of the box' upset.

I really can't see an upset tonight or tommorow, bar this game

Upset kings last couple weeks, we were soooooo underated!

 

[sante]

I'm worried.

Every round there is at least one 'out of the box' upset.

I really can't see an upset tonight or tommorow, bar this game

There are no upsets left but this match

 

[tucky74]

There are no upsets left but this match

Hawks by 6 goals. Richmond fans "upset" .......as usual

 

[Hawkk]

There are no upsets left but this match

Go North

 

[PoidaCat]

I'm frothing at the mouth.