Game Day Round 19 vs. Hawthorn, MCG, 4:35pm Saturday 20/07

[NMBB]

Whine bars sound like the kind of places the losing team’s supporters hang out in.

I realise that but couldn't resist - they'd find a way to whine about something over a Margaret River Sav Blanc

 

[Harry O]

For those pie fans who have not watched Hawks live this year , it will be an eye opener to see the size athleticism and quality of the likes of Day, CJ, Weddle, and co
Will highlight the big rebuild ahead of us

 

[No SPIN]

For those pie fans who have not watched Hawks live this year , it will be an eye opener to see the size athleticism and quality of the likes of Day, CJ, Weddle, and co
Will highlight the big rebuild ahead of us

Weddle and Day at 191cm and CJ at 185cm - none are an imposing size that will pose issues.

 

[Vicky Park]

When Hawthorn win - esp a GF - their cocky supporters hang out of and mingle/ jostle in pubs and whine bars along Burwood Rd - it's beyond insufferable

In their moleskins and boat shoes.

 

[Kes1984]

My only concern with playing Cox, Freddie & McStay is that we’ll need our forwards to bring that pressure. Something we haven’t been able to do for a few weeks now.

I think with having the 3 KPFs playing we can rotate them effectively to ensure we have aerial support in the forward line.

Hawks definitely have one of the shortest backlines in the league too. Scrimshaw & Frost at 194cms is their tallest defenders. We absolutely need to expose their lack of height.

I wouldn't play all three. It's two of the three.
So for me, it's Cox and McStay or Cox and Freddie if they want to give McStay another ressie game.

In addition to the two genuine talls (which would also be Cameron at times if Cox does more CB rucking), Elliott and WHE play tall.

I reckon this week, we can potentially have the best team on the park than we've been able to have for several weeks.

 

[manicpie]

I wouldn't play all three. It's two of the three.
So for me, it's Cox and McStay or Cox and Freddie if they want to give McStay another ressie game.

In addition to the two genuine talls (which would also be Cameron at times if Cox does more CB rucking), Elliott and WHE play tall.

I reckon this week, we can potentially have the best team on the park than we've been able to have for several weeks.

If McStay and Cox play, I reckon freddy misses out

 

[Kes1984]

If McStay and Cox play, I reckon freddy misses out

agree - nothing against him, he'll just have to make way for them. They're actual best 23. Freddie is depth.

 

[Harry O]

Weddle and Day at 191cm and CJ at 185cm - none are an imposing size that will pose issues.

Didn’t mean in a key position sense. They play midfield and half back and are exceptional athletes And very good footballers

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Pies v Hawks games always have the feel of a good old suburban scrap circa 1970’s to me. Hawks probably the first team I ever actually disliked. Looking forward to it.

 

[Kes1984]

Mathematically it wouldn't be season over for the loser, but it's most likely season over. Agree it's an elimination final. Draw a line through the loser I think. NEED this win now.

I back us to do ok even from bottom half of the 8 but have to qualify and running out of runway now with so many tough games ahead.

 

[sideswipe]

In their moleskins and boat shoes.

If someone matched moleskins with boat shoes they would get thrown in front of the 69 Tram on Glenferrie.

Moleskins and RMs(that have never seen a farm)
Chinos and boat shoes(that have never seen a boat)

 

[McGuanes Seven]

Sicily a liability down back? Didn't he take 20 uncontested marks against us down back in a game last year or so? And got like 40 possessions? Absolutely slaughtered us.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

I think I’d keep Freddy in if Cox and McStay come back. Would like to see him get a crack without the back up ruck duties. Reckon he provides something similar to Mihocek alongside McStay and need to see him in that role.

 

[Finnishpie]

So, I'm basically looking for some coaching changes.

1. Time to give youth sustained run, given we're done for the year. McInnis has to come in for the next 6 weeks. I'd also like to see some of the other under-25 players. Time to phase out over 30s gently and slowly.

2. Time to make changes in position. Daicos to half-back, Moore forward, some new players into the midfield -- time to learn what we have.

3. Depressing that Ginnivan has performed better than Shultz this year, with a 5-year age difference. So we basically gave away pick 7 for a net loss.

 

[Harry O]

So, I'm basically looking for some coaching changes.

1. Time to give youth sustained run, given we're done for the year. McInnis has to come in for the next 6 weeks. I'd also like to see some of the other under-25 players. Time to phase out over 30s gently and slowly.

2. Time to make changes in position. Daicos to half-back, Moore forward, some new players into the midfield -- time to learn what we have.

3. Depressing that Ginnivan has performed better than Shultz this year, with a 5-year age difference. So we basically gave away pick 7 for a net loss.

Ginnivan has been better than Shultz this year …. Ok then….

 

[Vicky Park]

If someone matched moleskins with boat shoes they would get thrown in front of the 69 Tram on Glenferrie.

Moleskins and RMs(that have never seen a farm)
Chinos and boat shoes(that have never seen a boat)

Knew I’d get the combination wrong.

 

[domus]

50/50 I reckon.

40/60 given our history.

 

[Jen2310]

40/60 given our history.

Yeah, you'd be more confident against sydney than against hawthorn lol

 

[Kappa]

Mathematically it wouldn't be season over for the loser, but it's most likely season over. Agree it's an elimination final. Draw a line through the loser I think. NEED this win now.

I back us to do ok even from bottom half of the 8 but have to qualify and running out of runway now with so many tough games ahead.

We have a horrible run home

Still have to play 3 of the top 4 teams, plus Melbourne.

You almost couldn't get a tougher fixture if you tried.

 

[sideswipe]

Knew I’d get the combination wrong.

And to be absolutely correct on the stereotype, moleskins are more the domain of the landed gentry who support Mr. Park's team.

 

[Vicky Park]

And to be absolutely correct on the stereotype, moleskins are more the domain of the landed gentry who support Mr. Park's team.

You know a bit too much about this.

 

[Ctracks]

In their moleskins and boat shoes.

I hear lawn bowls and croquet is popular in the hilly leafy inner eastern suburbs.

 

[NMBB]

I hear lawn bowls and croquet is popular in the hilly leafy inner eastern suburbs.

Inner eastern suburbs are basically just leafy - although there are a few hilly things around Scotch College (good for 1st XVIII training).

The really hilly bits are in the outer eastern suburbs - think Cliff from Clematis

And..... who plays croquet now?

 

[jathanas]

We have a horrible run home

Still have to play 3 of the top 4 teams, plus Melbourne.

You almost couldn't get a tougher fixture if you tried.

Should we do well during those challenging rounds, the team will be full of confidence come finals.

In the end, if we're good enough we'll beat the best sides. If not, I hope we go down hooking.