Autopsy Nab Challenge: Match 1 - Hawthorn vs Collingwood (Feb 26 Aurora Stadium) - autopsy from page 18

[walhawk]

Pretty funny sign up at the Launceston airport:

I must say that this plus all of the brown and gold surrounding Collingwood as they arrived and did interviews, etc, has almost changed my mind about us sticking with Tassie long term.
It warmed the cockles of my heart.
We certainly have something no other Melbourne club has.

 

[Rocket72]

Not really fussed how he goes he won't be on the list in 2016.

Fair call and I would agree in that I'd predict Grimley won't play another home and away game for the Hawks. However, I am fascinated to see what happens as I think he has some talent but lacks dedication and concentration. Both of those things *might* improve substantially now that he knows that this is his last chance at AFL level. I think he was under the impression that a range of clubs would have offered him a spot on their list, but he must surely know now that is not going to happen...

 

[Rocket72]

I must say that this plus all of the brown and gold surrounding Collingwood as they arrived and did interviews, etc, has almost changed my mind about us sticking with Tassie long term.
It warmed the cockles of my heart.
We certainly have something no other Melbourne club has.

The population base does question the medium term viability of focusing so much on Tassie (re: attendance at games) but personally I love it. How many of our members reside in Tassie? Even if we pull out over the next decade many Tassie members may stay with us...

 

[Gunstall555]

When are we gonna get a game day thread up and running?

 

[walhawk]

The population base does question the medium term viability of focusing so much on Tassie (re: attendance at games) but personally I love it. How many of our members reside in Tassie? Even if we pull out over the next decade many Tassie members may stay with us...

It is not where our growth will come from. Our membership has not grown in Tas the last seven years.
I know this is off topic but I would like the next deal as follows: -
3 games + NAB
I game v Vic club, 2 v interstate
Each club to play there at least one over 5 years.
E.g. We play Saints, North, Dogs x 2 & Dees as Vic clubs
GC & CSW twice, other one.
NAB games v Pies, Bombers, Tigers, Blues, Cats.

Then, when North pull out in 2025 once the AFL own Docklands, we can play two in Launceston and two in Hobart.

 

[Silent Hawk]

Beveridge coached against Brisbane in week 1 and Bolton against North Melbourne. I honestly can't remember if Bruce was the other one.

Yes - recall the hype about Bruce coaching against Melbourne in the last preseason game last year, where the Dees were spanked by over 100+ points at Casey Fields on a warm autumn's day!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

I am going to miss this match now after waiting so long, going to the cricket instead

 

[Newtothegame]

Overcast and humid here, chance of a late shower. Saw the boys wandering down the street. Relaxed and ready to go.

 

[WWSD]

Could we see Lake up forward during some games this year?

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2015-02-26/frawley-to-release-lake-gibson-forward

 

[jmac70]

Found this more hilarious due to the fact the Collingwood home page is advertising "TAS Memberships". Guessing that wont be a particularly successful campaign.

I reckon we might sell a few.

 

[heh]

I am going to miss this match now after waiting so long, going to the cricket instead

Bumps!

 

[Easy Slips Catch]

... However, I am fascinated to see what happens as I think he has some talent but lacks dedication and concentration....

Nah this it not even close to an issue. Grim cannot read the play - it is as simple as that. He hesitates with the ball and is clueless about when and where to run without the ball. The sheer fact that he remains on the list is testament to his good character given he has produced so little.

I also think that his time has passed but where there is life there is hope!

 

[CyberKev]

Will be interesting to see who gets left out. My money would be on Roughead, Mitchell and McEvoy...

A good line up for this one could be:

B: Miles, Frawley, Stratton
HB: Howe, Brand, Litherland
C: Hartung, Lewis (c), Miller-Lewis
HF: Gunston, Gibson, Anderson
F: Puopolo, Grimley, Sicily
Fo: Ceglar, Langford, Woodward
I: Pittonet, Bruest, Shiels, Willsmore, Simpkin, Hardisty
Subs: Hill, Duryea

We get a look at much of the younger brigade and have the chance to experiment with Gibson up forward.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Sicily and Miller-Lewis.

 

[seysearles]

RalphyHeraldSun
Hope James Sicily plays tonight. While the Hawks were busy losing the VFL GF by benching Cyril, he was the bright light. Rangy, clever tall
26/2/15, 2:05 AM

 

[Hotham Hawk]

For those within Australia and without Foxtel, you can grab a 4 week AFL Live Pass for free using the code nab2015

Stream the whole preseason comp on your mobile or tablet

I've tried but the website like my credit card number and neither Telstra nor AFL could help.
Oh well I guess I'll have to go to a sports bar.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Looking forward to seeing Brand. I do like a tall key defender.

#nomoremigits

 

[Easy Slips Catch]

I reckon we might sell a few.

At least your season will not be a complete waste of time.

 

[Prudster]

View attachment 112192 RalphyHeraldSun
Hope James Sicily plays tonight. While the Hawks were busy losing the VFL GF by benching Cyril, he was the bright light. Rangy, clever tall
26/2/15, 2:05 AM

Jesus this guy is an insufferable prick

 

[Dewnior]

When is the final squad announced?

 

[Silent Hawk]

When is the final squad announced?

5.40pm or thereabouts - team sheets are usually handed in 90 mins before the bounce

 

[No.19]

Looking forward to seeing Brand. I do like a tall key defender.

#nomoremigits

I rate Brand highly from what I've seen from him at Box Hill. Sometimes you can tell when a defender is going to be any good by the way they read the ball, time their run, decision making etc. Brand looks like he'll make it eventually.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Bumps!

I know I don't have Foxtel so would have only been listening on the radio anyway and I was able to get free tickets to the cricket so.... Look forward to watching the replay though tomorrow

 

[moginie]

Does anyone know if there is a radio broadcast of the game?

 

[Kuuz]

Will be interesting to see who gets left out. My money would be on Roughead, Mitchell and McEvoy...

A good line up for this one could be:

B: Miles, Frawley, Stratton
HB: Howe, Brand, Litherland
C: Hartung, Lewis (c), Miller-Lewis
HF: Gunston, Gibson, Anderson
F: Puopolo, Grimley, Sicily
Fo: Ceglar, Langford, Woodward
I: Pittonet, Bruest, Shiels, Willsmore, Simpkin, Hardisty
Subs: Hill, Duryea

We get a look at much of the younger brigade and have the chance to experiment with Gibson up forward.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Sicily and Miller-Lewis.

Still just pinching myself seeing Frawley in our line up now. We have a laughably talented team.

 

[LuvMyHawks]

Does anyone know if there is a radio broadcast of the game?

Sure is,

3AW, ABC digital , Fiveaaa, ABC Tas,Hobart, & AFL Live..