Autopsy Round 16, 2024: Hawks cook the Eagles

[Mississippi]

In the past 5 or so games, it feels like Mackenzie has had 30 touches then I look at the stats and it’s about 12. Is that just me or does it happen to anyone else?

He must play large or be extremely noticeable to me. Not sure what it is.

You’re right. Every time Mackenzie touches the ball he’s noticeable.
That’s because he exudes so much class. He has that classic angular side step movement when he assesses what’s around him and takes his time to dispose of the ball brilliantly. He’s just one of those special players you enjoy watching.
He has a bit of Pendlebury about him - as does Hustwaite.

 

[Zurs]

One of the commentators on ABC radio was saying speaking to a few players in the Eagles rooms, they thought Hawks were a good team coming into the game but were surprised how good they really were when playing them, said they thought they are the real deal and very hard to play against.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Teams cannot transition the ball from defence against us. We could possibly currently have the best zone set up in the league. Teams will need to do their homework and we need to stay a step ahead to continue the climb.

Not only that when we win the ball back we are kicking with precision. Just need to halve more contests in the forward line once it's there. Only gripe outside of a couple of injuries today. Geelong play Russian Roulette with their setup on the ground so they can slingshot the ball at speed back the other way. Its super dangerous when it works like it did the first 7 weeks. But our gamestyle is kryptonite to that. We slice through the aggressive press they won't stop us scoring. They will back their style to win so it's up to us to counter it and force them on the defensive like the Blues did.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Thought it was a pretty average game tbh and we were being wasteful up forward but hopefully Lewis coming back provides a better target.
He comes in with either Dear or Gunston out.
Maybe Breust to come back in too but not sure for who if Sicily and Day are ok

I remember commentary saying the reason Sicily didn't come back after 3qtr time was because the game was done or something along those lines. Hoping that's it.

Pretty sure Day came back after his knock?

 

[TylerDurden]

Day was fine.

 

[cryptor]

Noticed this happening a lot more by us than in previous weeks…

Tapping/pushing the loose ball into advantageous space for teammates to win.

Perhaps it’s in response to the tighter HTB interpretation. I’d like to think it’s a sign of the intent of the team.

Always looking for a way to win the ball in contest. Doing those little things to make things easier for teammates.

The group looks very much in sync and it’s great to see.

 

[peetoo]

Some saying not a great game to re watch, but I reckon I might watch to take in how our midfield either took first option or circled and shut down exits for the eagles. Including a couple o eagles who are known for exiting regularly

 

[5ammy]

Am absolutely LOVING watching the rise of this team at the moment. Each week, a new challenge presents where I feel like we could slip up but the boys keep proving me wrong.

 

[Delecate Des]

Never in doubt to be honest

 

[theiaofseed]

Sicily couldn't lift his arm up during the song, could be season over after a second dislocation.

 

[westaussie76]

Yes!

Will be a great week at work giving to the eagles supporters. Best part was seeing the smile on my sons face at the end, finally a win for him at Optus

Sam has this team playing some brilliant football, some of our ball movement today was sublime.

Onwards and upwards, now time to skin the cats.

Go Hawks

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[Off The Couch]

Wells that’s annoying
I’m not at work this week

Wonder if an all of agency email would suffice

 

[cryptor]

 

[tl92]

In the past 5 or so games, it feels like Mackenzie has had 30 touches then I look at the stats and it’s about 12. Is that just me or does it happen to anyone else?

He must play large or be extremely noticeable to me. Not sure what it is.

This

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

What was with Dwayne the muppet calling Ginnivan Jinnivan and Ginbey Jinbey, was it just me ?

I made comment in the gameday thread that he's actually a really likeable guy who just loves his footy. For that reason, I'm a fan him, but I'm not a fan of his commentary style at all. He's just difficult to listen to.

Doesn't matter when you're winning though!

 

[Breustiful]

Important game by the Worpedo - 11 clearances.

 

[Perko2017]

Meek must be a candidate for All Australian ruckman. His form has been outstanding since coming into the team.

 

[dermott]

It wasn’t a flawless performance but we completely outworked, outpressured and outran a near full strength Eagles team on their home ground which was a massive effort.
Coming off a bye we were wasteful with our inside 50s at first but persevered and put them to the sword in the second half.
Our number of marks inside 50 was also impressive as WCE have two of the best intercept defenders in the competition.
On balance there was a lot to like from our boys today.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Meek must be a candidate for All Australian ruckman. His form has been outstanding since coming into the team.

He absolutely monstered Williams and Flynn today.

Gawn, Grundy and Marshall would all be ahead of him for an AA position.

 

[rei154]

Important game by the Worpedo - 11 clearances.

Severely underrated season from Worps.
His connection with Meek and the other mids is exceptional.

 

[wahawk]

Harry Morrison coming on as a sub in the 3rd had more possessions than most of the eagles players

He is such a smart player, so valuable to our team.

Very under-rated player

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[LegendLewis]

I made comment in the gameday thread that he's actually a really likeable guy who just loves his footy. For that reason, I'm a fan him, but I'm not a fan of his commentary style at all. He's just difficult to listen to.

Doesn't matter when you're winning though!

Ahh I love Dwayne. Listen to him sometimes during the week when I can. He loves the hawks, has a weirdly interesting wealth of knowledge and is a man of the people who will give anyone the time of day. He throws out some great lines during play...what was it today about a plural of groups. I can't remember...anyone?

 

[TylerDurden]

He is such a smart player, so valuable to our team.

Very under-rated player

Loved his game today.

 

[bigmaxi]

In the past 5 or so games, it feels like Mackenzie has had 30 touches then I look at the stats and it’s about 12. Is that just me or does it happen to anyone else?

He must play large or be extremely noticeable to me. Not sure what it is.

Me too, he is always on screen, really gets around the ground. Great to see him get a goal again, reward for hard work. Another preseason and this kid will be awesome.