Preview Round 17, 2022: Hawks v Crows 3:20pm Sun 10th July, Marvel Stadium

[TylerDurden]

 

[Hodginator]

Is a second ruck the key to a lot of our woes? Seemed like we had a better run at the start of the year when playing two rucks.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Great to see the captain back. I was hoping this earlier in the week

 

[eldorado]

Yippee!

 

[KermitJagger]

Great to see the captain back. I was hoping this earlier in the week

You were the first to float that he might be back early!

Love to see it, we look a lot better with Big Boy in the side. He's so versatile, offers great leadership and Ned still needs that second experienced ruck to help out.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

After such a scary incident and injury its awesome to see Ben back. Made my day

 

[PT Bar None]

So who makes way for BB coming back?

I originally thought it might push Kosi out, but maybe Gunners doesn't play with his Dad and that's the spot BB takes this week?

 

[The hands of stone]

So good to see Ben back

On a side note my father was at a VFL game on the weekend watching a relative play for Coburg.
He was invited into the rooms and aftermatch .

Ben was there watching his brother( I believe )
My father has not stopped raving about how impressive Ben was with his interactions with people.
Was not suprised hearing it though , champion fella

 

[rei154]

In: Big Boy, Ward, Finn, Morris
Out: Gunston, Worpel, Shiels, Day

Bramble to head to the sub role and come on as a pacey mid if needed.
Was tossing up also having Impey out for DGB, with Scrim playing on a small, but unsure if we'll make five changes in one go.

Big Boy coming in is massive for the confidence of our lads I'd say. As amazing as JOM and Sic have been, I think BB's fatherly leadership will be massive for a lot of the young bucks around him. Wouldn't be surprised if we saw some career best games from a couple of our youngster.

Side note: CMac, Ward and Butler have all been there abouts and have had solid hitouts in their first year- what is it going to take for one of them to get a rising star nom? There's still some serious class yet to be nominated this year.

 

[RoughysMullet]

Side note: CMac, Ward and Butler have all been there abouts and have had solid hitouts in their first year- what is it going to take for one of them to get a rising star nom? There's still some serious class yet to be nominated this year.

They’ll need a few solid weeks of form followed by a standout game to get nominated. You would think all three would be a chance in the final rounds of the season if they can put come good games together…

 

[hawkman]

Is a second ruck the key to a lot of our woes? Seemed like we had a better run at the start of the year when playing two rucks.

That one game against Port was amazing.

The 1st quarter against North wasn't great

 

[hawkman]

Will really help Reeves having BB back as a chop out ruck. Also helps Kosi.

Does Kosi even play if Gunston plays?

The 2 games we had 2 rucks this season the forward line was Lewis, Gunston and resting ruck

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[TylerDurden]

Does Kosi even play if Gunston plays?

The 2 games we had 2 rucks this season the forward line was Lewis, Gunston and resting ruck

Gunner out.

 

[TylerDurden]

Wow

 

[Jazzfan]

Gee... love Big Boy, but straight back in?

I really want a win this weekend, we desperately need it.

Not sure how I feel about this, hopefully it's a massive emotional boost that gets the squad up again... it could also backfire but I feel.

 

[Jazzfan]

Wow

Jesus.

 

[fairdinks]

In: Big Boy, Ward, Finn, Morris
Out: Gunston, Worpel, Shiels, Day

Bramble to head to the sub role and come on as a pacey mid if needed.
Was tossing up also having Impey out for DGB, with Scrim playing on a small, but unsure if we'll make five changes in one go.

Big Boy coming in is massive for the confidence of our lads I'd say. As amazing as JOM and Sic have been, I think BB's fatherly leadership will be massive for a lot of the young bucks around him. Wouldn't be surprised if we saw some career best games from a couple of our youngster.

Side note: CMac, Ward and Butler have all been there abouts and have had solid hitouts in their first year- what is it going to take for one of them to get a rising star nom? There's still some serious class yet to be nominated this year.

I like that rei...
It may be Impey out in stead of Sheils but that is splitting hairs.

I do hope Butler is retained. Not getting big numbers yet but is doing something impressive each week and will have a big game soon IMO.

Edit....Bramble now out probably saves Impey. Not sure who comes in now...perhaps Howe or DGB.

 

[TylerDurden]

I like that rei...
It may be Impey out in stead of Sheils but that is splitting hairs.

I do hope Butler is retained. Not getting big numbers yet but is doing something impressive each week and will have a big game soon IMO.

Edit....Bramble now out probably saves Impey. Not sure who comes in now...perhaps Howe or DGB.

DGB in is a no brainer.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Wow

Two players that needed that match time, bloody unfortunate but hopefully can come back better for next year as we get games into the kids

 

[blackheart]

Wow

Damn.

OUT: Worpel (Inj), Bramble (Inj.), Gunston, Day (Susp.)
IN: Ward, DGB, McEvoy Morris/Maginness

 

[hawkman]

In: McEvoy, Ward, Maginness, DGB
Out: Worpel, Day, Gunston, Bramble

 

[TylerDurden]

Chad 5 weeks now.
Frost probably season.
Lynch available.

 

[theiaofseed]

Couldn't be a worse time for Worpel to miss the rest of the season after his promising comeback.
Sucks that Brmable is out for the season I thought his past few weeks he was getting back to his best


In: McEvoy, Ward, Maginness, Howe
Out: Gunston, Worpel, Bramble, Day

 

[The hands of stone]

We really cant get a consistent run of games witth the same group can we .
Just been one of those years on the injury/unavailability front