Preview Round 11, 2022: Gold Coast v Hawthorn, 7:40pm 28th May, TIO stadium

[Roger Rogerson]

Would have liked Finn in for Howe.

Regardless, not mad about minimal changes to a winning side.

Newk, Day, Wingard might be my favourite named centre line of the year so far.

Thought Howe was important for our set up last week. He was able to hold down a defensive role that meant we could push Frost fwd. If he can perform in defence it helps us push the likes of CJ thru the midfield lines.

 

[madhawksfan]

Surprised (pleasantly) to see Day remain. Awesome to have Scrim and CMac back. Shame about Jaeger as he is building nicely into the season and last couple of weeks have been good from him.

Hopefully we see lots of Chad, Moore, Day and CMac through the midfield to give us some zip to complement Newk, Titch, Howe and Shiels. Surely we send a tag to Miller. He’s their prime mover and limiting him will be crucial.

I sniff a late change with another tall coming in though.

 

[Yardie]

Frost, Kosi or Nash to be the ruck

Howe!!!!

 

[RX Hawk]

I don't want Nash in the ruck. Leave him in the centre and let him do his
thing. He is so much more valuable when he is allowed to play without having
to do ruck duties.

Nash and Newcombe are a bruising tag-team. Put the belts on them!

Hope they take turns in ruck among Kosi, Frost and Nash.

 

[Thrashor]

I think Mitchell will be awesome at CHF, a contested marking beast.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

It's such a relief to see Day is OK.

I wish Ward and Finn were back though.

 

[TylerDurden]

Hoping Conor Mac lines up in the middle. He's gonna be a jet midfielder.

 

[WWSD]

Excited to see if Macdonald can take another step up after a chance to rest up a week.

Nice to see Day named in the guts also.

MacDonald has had more scoring shots than any Hawthorn midfielder this year despite averaging around 65-70% TOG. That’s impressive for a first year player.

 

[WWSD]

I think Mitchell will be awesome at CHF, a contested marking beast.

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I know it’s not how they line up, but I hate the way the teams are named.

 

[The hands of stone]

Shame about JOM , think he has had a good month and really good last few weeks .
On the flip side its great Day got up .

Like the look of the rest of the side , gone pretty small which is always risky but given how most games play out there it may be a masterstroke.

Its quite a big game for both sides, winner goes 5-6 and still a sniff for the 8

 

[Judd2Sewell]

MacDonald has had more scoring shots than any Hawthorn midfielder this year despite averaging around 65-70% TOG. That’s impressive for a first year player.

It's very impressive for a first year player, but he hasn't played as a midfielder.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

I was just saying this week how JOM had played 10/10, I bloody jinxed him.

 

[WWSD]

In all of the our four wins this year, we’ve had a good spread of goals from our midfielders.

 

[Snakelilbandit]

In all of the our four wins this year, we’ve had a good spread of goals from our midfielders.

In all our wins this year, CJ has played

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[Spanish Sahara]

Thought Howe was important for our set up last week. He was able to hold down a defensive role that meant we could push Frost fwd. If he can perform in defence it helps us push the likes of CJ thru the midfield lines.

At various stages he was matched up on Fullerton (could have been switched in general play). Certainly held down a relatively key defensive post last week regardless.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

At various stages he was matched up on Fullerton (could have been switched in general play). Certainly held down a relatively key defensive post last week regardless.

Yep provided good stability back there. Jury is prob out whether he can play in defence long term on mids as if he gets turned around he is cooked with legspeed but perhaps he can play on a 3rd tall. Great that Sam is exploring another angle for him.

 

[hawkman]

It's very impressive for a first year player, but he hasn't played as a midfielder.

Apart from about 30 minutes against Richmond

 

[Bugs1977]

How good is it seeing Big Boy back out there even if in a limited capacity. Football aside I hope the big fella is doing well.

 

[Dewwwww]

Hoping Conor Mac lines up in the middle. He's gonna be a jet midfielder.

Every touch he gets is damaging. Just doesn’t fumble and always executes the correct decision

 

[RX Hawk]

In all our wins this year, CJ has played

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It's more than a coincidence. I think his presence gives our backline more attacking options.

 

[smeltitdeltit]

Hoping Conor Mac lines up in the middle. He's gonna be a jet midfielder.

My thoughts too. Some saying Butler our best get from last years draft, others saying McDonald, others on the Ward wagon. One things for sure, although early days, it’s shaping like a helluva draft haul

 

[triangulation_squared]

Flying up there for this one! First time I've seen a game in Darwin.

Anyone have any tips on how/when to get to the stadium etc?

TIO stadium is close to the airport if you're fly in/out. Recommend hiring a car. Shoot across to parap market for a morning laksa if you're in early enough. Going to be a great atmosphere.

 

[toomanysquibs]

It's very impressive for a first year player, but he hasn't played as a midfielder.

Has mainly played half forward, but I'm pretty sure I've seen him at ball ups and the odd centre bounce.

 

[The Chad and I]

CJ's development has surprised me.
The best I was expecting was a competent player.
He seemed a bit erratic and his ball handling looked a bit awkward at times.
Amazing to see him become an elite attacking defender.

Just as susprising to me as Moore's consistently excellent form.

 

[Mojo]

Can we have a bloody week without an injury?