Game Day Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

[Dixie Flatline]

It's been a while since the Hawks were in action but tonight they have a big chance to consolidate a place in the top two. Let's go, Hawkies!

 

[threesixpio]

I heard some little angry bloke saying these guys weren't much chop. Smash em I say

 

[Agent Smith]

Danger game. But not as much as last weekend.

 

[PowerBaz]

Suns out - enjoy the oval guys. I'd say as good as the drainage is it will be a heavy slog tonight, been wet all week 41ml on one day earlier in week. I'd be expecting the Hawks to win so looking forward to this one, if also expect it to be an aggressive game which will be great.

 

[Hotham Hawk]

Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright.

 

[Xtreme]

Hodgey vs Whingegard II tonight

Maybe Hodge will show Chad the goal post at the other end this time!

 

[grumbleguts]

So this is what a game day thread looks like. I remember them from the past, but couldn't quite picture one accurately. So long ago, so many memories.

 

[Baz_hawk]

Gonna be a long day at work...

 

[Noneedforaname]

4 points and some form to carry into next week.

Still dont beleive our season hinges on winning this or any other particular game. We will drop a game or 2, it doesnt matter which, though would be a great troll to drop this, and be written off, slip back under the radar etc. As long as we then win the games against fellow finals, top 4 contenders.

Massively surprised at Clarkos challenge. If I have an issue, its the humility and respect he shows this mob. Have always thought he was the one with the issue regarding them, not the players. Just far too much respect.

Hawks by 10 goals after that revup, or the balls to mouth it. Would be satisfied with the 4 points and increasing form.

 

[Cynic]

Clarkson know how Port traditionally beat/challenge us. Time for Clarkson to show he can counter opposition break neck attacking from teams such as Port & GWS.

 

[Kil Phearns]

The first 15 rounds have sort of felt like an extended pre-season. Real stuff starts tonight.

 

[threesixpio]

Hodgey vs Whingegard II tonight

Maybe Hodge will show Chad the goal post at the other end this time!

Whinegard wanted to take out the post "lethal style". Hodgey gives him some help and gets reported. Pretty shit

 

[Angus Young]

Who's going tonight?

I'll be there, where do Hawks supporters hang out stand/sit there??

Pumped... we got to make some noise for once

 

[moginie]

Who's going tonight?

I'll be there, where do Hawks supporters hang out stand/sit there??

Pumped... we got to make some noise for once

I'll be there. My members seat is up in the gods in the eastern stand.

Cheersquad will be at the northern end on the hill. That's probably the best place to go.

 

[Gralin]

I like how two wins in a row is suddenly a team having the wood on us, always winning etc.
Sure they have won three out of the last four, we've won six out of ten including five in a row.

That first loss we played three rucks, BB got injured and the likes of Callahan and Simpkin were in the team, we all know what happened first game last year and the second loss footy was the last thing on most of the clubs mind.

2013 was the last time a team had three wins in a row against us and that was Geelong, Port are not Geelong I expect the boys to come out tonight and do everything they can to keep it that way

 

[Swooping Crow]

No danger game tonight. Mighty fighting Hawks by plenty. Reality check for Port coming.

 

[Dinsdale]

got my lucky game socks on, and a few bubbly browns cooling in the fridge, cant wait!

 

[LuvMyHawks]

My concern are the 21 players for Power.

 

[Bradkli]

Can see why Clarko said what he did yesterday....Port seem to play their best against the Hawks...Our mids will need to be on big time. Kane Mitchell destroyed Cotchin last week and will tag Sam Mitchell, who hasn't played well when tagged this year. Hill needs to pull his finger out and provide some run. Smith and Hartung will be crucial as well. Shiels must start on Robbie Gray from the opening bounce, not wait until he's had 15 and kicked 2 goals before half time.
This is a MASSIVE match. Lose this and next week's match against the Swans at the SCG becomes a mini-final. Drop the next two and top 4 is shot with Cats, GWS and Crows having dream runs home. Still have a trip to Perth to come as well. Will take a 1-point win, as long as they get the 4 points.

 

[diggydig]

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Massively surprised at Clarkos challenge. If I have an issue, its the humility and respect he shows this mob. Have always thought he was the one with the issue regarding them, not the players. Just far too much respect.
.....

Agree. Very unusual for Clarko to take this approach against any team. Only thing I can think of is that Clarko reckons Port is already primed to go hard, and our boys need a wake up to make sure they take it up to Port from the first bounce.

 

[Lithium]

Don't get caught up in the physicality of the game. Just focus on playing good football like we did against North and we should get the 4 points.

 

[mikeder]

No danger game tonight. Mighty fighting Hawks by plenty. Reality check for Port coming.

Good on Ya Crow!!!!!

 

[cryptor]

Sensing that we'll come out tonight looking like a much better team than we have for so much of this season. A relentless performance.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Sensing that we'll come out tonight looking like a much better team than we have for so much of this season. A relentless performance.

We can hope, at least.

 

[Argy]

The first 15 rounds have sort of felt like an extended pre-season. Real stuff starts tonight.

I've felt the same. Go Hawks!!