Game Day Round 1, 2023: Hawthorn v Essendon, MCG 3.20pm

[Off The Couch]

I’m not banking a win
Just want us to be competitive
Follow the game plan
And as a supporter watch them start to develop as a team - that will take time
There’s not a lot of experience out there and won’t be surprised if they are out of steam by half time

 

[eldorado]

It's nice to go back to the system where you just take your membership card to the ground and walk in. None of this internet bullshit 24-48 hours before the match.

A rare moment of the AFL listening to fans.

 

[Brishawk]

I was sitting second row from the fence, right near the bombers interchange bench and can confirm the crowd absolutely gave it to him when he came to the bench. He deserved it for what he did!

 

[hawkguru]

* you bombers

 

[Brishawk]

Normal game:

Essendon game:

 

[Agent Smith]

Big game today, here's a huge chance to be on top of the ladder.



Of course, we could also end up bottom of the ladder, too. Anywhere in between is far too boring to contemplate.

 

[TylerDurden]

Not banking anything. Confident, but anything could happen here.
We need go get the crowd involved. Boys need to get up and about.

 

[Hojuman]

Liam Shiels

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Liam Shiels

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.2

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

8.5

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.9

5star

CL

3.4

5star

D

17.4

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

1.9

4star

D

12.2

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.8

5star

Can see why you guys went B2B2B. Great for us yesterday. Cool, wise, smart head.

We'd be very pleased to support you this afternoon v * Cheers.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Really hope we are competitive through the middle.

It's going to be damn exciting watching our young and inexperienced midfield develop this season - the future really is now with Ward, Newcombe, Day, Mackenzie and MacDonald.

But at the end of the day every other team has seasoned experienced midfielders, of which we really only have one in Worpel. I really hope the young group are up to the challenge. Either way it's trial by fire, which is exciting.

I think if we match them through the middle we'll win the game.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Liam Sheils

Can see why you guys went B2B2B. Great for us yesterday. Cool, wise, smart head.

We'd all be very pleased to support you this afternoon v * Cheers.

Great person and will prove to be an invaluable "culture setter" both on and off the track, especially for your prodigious young talents.

 

[Dewnior]

Looks like their sub was required just prior to landing

 

[Oooh Cyril]

is there parking at the MCG today I dont trust them

 

[Fleabane]

Really hope we are competitive through the middle.

It's going to be damn exciting watching our young and inexperienced midfield develop this season - the future really is now with Ward, Newcombe, Day, Mackenzie and MacDonald.

But at the end of the day every other team has seasoned experienced midfielders, of which we really only have one in Worpel. I really hope the young group are up to the challenge. Either way it's trial by fire, which is exciting.

I think if we match them through the middle we'll win the game.

Completely agree. That young group you mention all seem to be highly determined, competitive individuals so we know they'll definitely give it their best shot and will embrace the challenge, even if they come up short through youth and inexperience. Will be a fascinating season. Go Hawks!

 

[cryptor]

Looking forward to seeing our new look midfield. Hoping there's enough connection today to get us a win.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Completely agree. That young group you mention all seem to be highly determined, competitive individuals so we know they'll definitely give it their best shot and will embrace the challenge, even if they come up short through youth and inexperience. Will be a fascinating season. Go Hawks!

I think Meek using his body will be really important. Though I'm worried that Reeves' lack of a physical presence will make it much harder for our youngsters.

 

[Brishawk]

Really hope we are competitive through the middle.

It's going to be damn exciting watching our young and inexperienced midfield develop this season - the future really is now with Ward, Newcombe, Day, Mackenzie and MacDonald.

But at the end of the day every other team has seasoned experienced midfielders, of which we really only have one in Worpel. I really hope the young group are up to the challenge. Either way it's trial by fire, which is exciting.

I think if we match them through the middle we'll win the game.

I think we can at least expect a deeper midfield this year with newc, Worpel, Finn, day, ward, Cmac, frenchie, Moore, amon and bramble all running through there with the options or Nash, Morrison and maybe the likes of butler and hurstaite likely to be serviceable at very least in 2023 if they have to come in. Then we have weddle as a wingman who could come in later in the year.

 

[peetoo]

a few more 50+ game players

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

is there parking at the MCG today I dont trust them

Gates 3 5 and 7

 

[peetoo]

I was sitting second row from the fence, right near the bombers interchange bench and can confirm the crowd absolutely gave it to him when he came to the bench. He deserved it for what he did!

The only thing he did all day. Schoey schooled him. He said as much himself

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

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The one year we win these dick measuring contests on who has the youngest list and the narrative changes against us.

 

[threesixpio]

Wonder how Sic will approach this as captain?

 

[threesixpio]

 

[Paul Kersey]

On the way in. Pumped.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

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Not much between the sides at the end of the day

 

[Dewnior]

Not much between the sides at the end of the day

Apart from the fact they are cheats and are scum