Prediction Round 1 2022 Team

[CHUBBSS]

Not exactly. He said that he saw something that might be worth exploring.

Callow hasn't trained as a defender this summer.

Sounds like the perfect makings of a defender

 

[Brishawk]

Callow hasn't trained as a defender this summer.

All part of a surprise tactic for round one!

 

[MrPremiership]

Is it that we can only see 2 of Hartigan, Frost and DGB in the same side?

I don't see a lot Rd 1 teams with Josh Ward in them. That needs to change.

 

[hawkman]

Is it that we can only see 2 of Hartigan, Frost and DGB in the same side?

I don't see a lot Rd 1 teams with Josh Ward in them. That needs to change.

Unless Frost is the player who plays on all the dangerous smalls, yes. With Sicily back that would be 4 talls plus Scrimshaw who doesn't play small

 

[MrPremiership]

Unless Frost is the player who plays on all the dangerous smalls, yes. With Sicily back that would be 4 talls plus Scrimshaw who doesn't play small

Or Frost plays on the gorilla FFs (Hawkins, Dixon, any others?) and that keeps Hartigan out? Probably a more flexible back 6 with Frost and DGB rather than any other combo

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

So we have 9 defenders (Hartigan, DGB, Sicily, Frost, CJ, Scrimmers, Day, Hardwick and Impey) for 7 spots, if Mitch follows Clarko's approach of having one defender on the bench.

Is Impey training with the defenders? Maybe he could have bursts on the wing or as a small forward?

 

[H00t]

Or Frost plays on the gorilla FFs (Hawkins, Dixon, any others?) and that keeps Hartigan out? Probably a more flexible back 6 with Frost and DGB rather than any other combo

Might give us the most attacking options, but I feel it would leave us very exposed defensively. Without Frost free to play on the quicker types, they would likely get off the chain against us easily. Hardwick isn’t quite quick enough for Papley, Cameron etc.

Plus Frost is susceptible 1-on-1 against the stronger types. Means we’d have to protect him more leaving other options more free than they’d otherwise be.

 

[killerspud]

Might give us the most attacking options, but I feel it would leave us very exposed defensively. Without Frost free to play on the quicker types, they would likely get off the chain against us easily. Hardwick isn’t quite quick enough for Papley, Cameron etc.

Plus Frost is susceptible 1-on-1 against the stronger types. Means we’d have to protect him more leaving other options more free than they’d otherwise be.

Unless ...you play two ruckmen and have McEvoy playing as an emergency key back if a gorilla breaks loose

 

[WWSD]

I think Shiels might be the one under the most pressure to keep his spot. I would wait and see how Phillips goes first with a better functioning midfield around him.

 

[H00t]

Unless ...you play two ruckmen and have McEvoy playing as an emergency key back if a gorilla breaks loose

I don’t feel McEvoy going back even as an emergency option is a good idea. Against a forward running hot it would be asking for even more trouble

 

[MrPremiership]

Might give us the most attacking options, but I feel it would leave us very exposed defensively. Without Frost free to play on the quicker types, they would likely get off the chain against us easily. Hardwick isn’t quite quick enough for Papley, Cameron etc.

Plus Frost is susceptible 1-on-1 against the stronger types. Means we’d have to protect him more leaving other options more free than they’d otherwise be.

Hardwick is good enough for Papley and Cameron, and you could tell Frost that he has to quell the attacking stuff and focus on defence, leave the zip and run to others.

FB - Hardwick, Frost, Scrimshaw
HB - Jiath, DGB, Sicily
7th defender/wing - Day

i think that backline manages against most forward lines.

Feel uncomfortable leaving out Bramble (who'd i'd put on a wing though) and Impey, but 9 doesn't go into 7

 

[local hack]

Hawthorn's depth chart, strengths and weaknesses in 2022

Analysing Hawthorn's list going into the 2022 season.

www.sen.com.au

Interesting article. What stood out for me was that Ward and Worple look set for clearance time and Big Boy not even named as a ruck…

 

[local hack]

My team - and it’s tough when everyone is fit;

Hardwick, Hartigan, Bramble
CJ, Sicily, Schrimshaw
Day, JOM, Impey
Gunston, Lewis, wingard
Moore, Kozzie, Breust
Reeves, Mitchell, Worple
BB, Ward, Frost, Brockman

Emg from - Shiels, Nash, Duke, Phillips, Howe, Morrison

 

[Argy]

My team - and it’s tough when everyone is fit;

Hardwick, Hartigan, Bramble
CJ, Sicily, Schrimshaw
Day, JOM, Impey
Gunston, Lewis, wingard
Moore, Kozzie, Breust
Reeves, Mitchell, Worple
BB, Ward, Frost, Brockman

Emg from - Shields, Nash, Duke, Phillips, Howe, Morrison

We don't have a Shields!!

 

[local hack]

We don't have a Shields!!

Oops - fixed

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Hawthorn's depth chart, strengths and weaknesses in 2022

Analysing Hawthorn's list going into the 2022 season.

www.sen.com.au

Interesting article. What stood out for me was that Ward and Worple look set for clearance time and Big Boy not even named as a ruck…

BigBoy will play a fair bit as a forward if training is any indication. Reeves/Lynch fighting for main ruck duties.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

So we have 9 defenders (Hartigan, DGB, Sicily, Frost, CJ, Scrimmers, Day, Hardwick and Impey) for 7 spots, if Mitch follows Clarko's approach of having one defender on the bench.

Is Impey training with the defenders? Maybe he could have bursts on the wing or as a small forward?

Personally prefer to see Frost in over Hartigan. Frost can have a crack at the big KPF's.

Hardwick - Frost - Impey
Scrimshaw - DGB - Sicily

CJ and Day rotating through when fit.

 

[Tassie Cryptik]

At least they spelt Conor's name correctly but forgot that he was part of the improved midfield.

 

[cryptor]

Based heavily (but not entirely) on reports from today's intra...

FB: Frost Hartigan Hardwick
HB: Impey Sicily Scrimshaw

C: Ward O'Meara Morrison
R: Reeves Mitchell Worpel

HF: Gunston Lewis Wingard
FF: Breust McEvoy Moore

Int: Newcombe DGB Brockman Bramble
Sub: MacDonald

This is under the assumption that CJ and Day may not be ready by round 1 - but should they be they are walk up starts. Who they replace is someone else's problem thankfully.

And yes, I've dropped Kosi for balance. Gunston and Lewis in particular sound like they are in ripping form while Kosi has been relatively quiet. BHH will have a formidable forward line considering who's not making this team.

 

[killerspud]

My team - and it’s tough when everyone is fit;

Hardwick, Hartigan, Bramble
CJ, Sicily, Schrimshaw
Day, JOM, Impey
Gunston, Lewis, wingard
Moore, Kozzie, Breust
Reeves, Mitchell, Worple
BB, Ward, Frost, Brockman

Emg from - Shiels, Nash, Duke, Phillips, Howe, Morrison

Excellent team - only change I'd have is Duke for Ward and that's only for round 1

 

[local hack]

Excellent team - only change I'd have is Duke for Ward and that's only for round 1

Tend to agree re Duke, but I am caught up in the ward hype…

 

[Blackhawk42]

I'm currently putting together best 22's for each club for a podcast I am part of.

Ours is very difficult. I've centred it around pre-season hype/form and who looks most likely for round 1 using the very generous training reports from our posting superstars on this board.

As an example, I don't currently see (although I would love to) DGB playing before Hartigan and Frost to begin the season but won't be surprised if that changes as the year progresses.

Day is touch and go of course, but is included due to being a walk-up start if fit.

I can only find room for one of Phillips, Howe or Morrison in the 23.


B. Hardwick Hartigan Frost
HB. Jiath Sicily Scrimshaw
C. Day Mitchell Bramble
HF. Moore Lewis Gunston
F. Breust McEvoy Wingard

Foll: Reeves Newcombe O'Meara
IC: Kosi Impey Ward Worpel
Sub: Howe


Chuck the Duke straight in the guts and watch Titch and JOM flourish.

 

[CHUBBSS]

I'm currently putting together best 22's for each club for a podcast I am part of.

Ours is very difficult. I've centred it around pre-season hype/form and who looks most likely for round 1 using the very generous training reports from our posting superstars on this board.

As an example, I don't currently see (although I would love to) DGB playing before Hartigan and Frost to begin the season but won't be surprised if that changes as the year progresses.

Day is touch and go of course, but is included due to being a walk-up start if fit.

I can only find room for one of Phillips, Howe or Morrison in the 23.


B. Hardwick Hartigan Frost
HB. Jiath Sicily Scrimshaw
C. Day Mitchell Bramble
HF. Moore Lewis Gunston
F. Breust McEvoy Wingard

Foll: Reeves Newcombe O'Meara
IC: Kosi Impey Ward Worpel
Sub: Howe


Chuck the Duke straight in the guts and watch Titch and JOM flourish.

I would see frost playing on most key forwards other then the gorillas and DGB being a starter - I don’t see a con in playing a smaller/faster back 6, think it offers more for run flexibility

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Sounds like Duke, Ward and McDonald all impressed in yesterday's intra-club. Would love all three to get a game round 1.

 

[TheFourPillars]

That's what i am saying, they'll all play imo and locked in. Just Impey fwd, Bramble wing, CJ wing and when Day builds his tank him too. Scrim maybe?

There are not enough spots when i look at 22 players