Preview Round 21, 2024: GWS Giants v Hawthorn, Sun 4 August, 1.10pm AEST @ Manuka Oval

[tommyk72]

We won 4 games in a row with Gunston and Breust in the team prior to the cats game, they provided 11 goals in those games even with Breust the sub in all 4.

Specifically against GWS, Gunston kicked 3 and completely nullified arguably the best fullback in the league, whilst Breust kicked 2 including the winner from the boundary.

A one off bad game doesn’t tell the story.

Gunston in, Breust the sub.

If not, arguments can be made for the other ins.

I would argue we won those games because they didn’t start together. The 1-in 1-sub combo makes sense.

 

[Flamin Joe]

I think Sicily will get at least 1 weeks rest v Rich or North.

I think you are forgetting that all teams get a weeks rest before the finals. If he needs a week off it will come after the North game.

 

[crazywildhorse]

I am just wondering how often a team gets two interstate games in a row? I can’t remember this ever happening to us?

*Except for Gather round.

 

[moginie]

I am just wondering how often a team gets two interstate games in a row? I can’t remember this ever happening to us?

*Except for Gather round.

Straight off the top of my head, in 2017 we played Sydney in Sydney, which we won, then had a six day break and played Port in Adelaide. We celebrated this by kicking 0.3 in the first half.

 

[crazywildhorse]

Straight off the top of my head, in 2017 we played Sydney in Sydney, which we won, then had a six day break and played Port in Adelaide. We celebrated this by kicking 0.3 in the first half.

Imagine how much of a meltdown WC fans would have had if they had to do that.

 

[Hawkspot]

I would argue we won those games because they didn’t start together. The 1-in 1-sub combo makes sense.

I’d agree with Breust as the sub. Gunston starting lets us give Dear more breaks so he can run the game out.

I don’t want to shoot Bambi, but Dear having huge cramp issues in the third quarter each week is a huge concern. We’re one injury away from being down a rotation every week.

The only way to manage that is to start Gunston so he rests.

 

[TazHawk15]

I am just wondering how often a team gets two interstate games in a row? I can’t remember this ever happening to us?

*Except for Gather round.

It’s just an AFL FIXture

 

[tommyk72]

I’d agree with Breust as the sub. Gunston starting lets us give Dear more breaks so he can run the game out.

I don’t want to shoot Bambi, but Dear having huge cramp issues in the third quarter each week is a huge concern. We’re one injury away from being down a rotation every week.

The only way to manage that is to start Gunston so he rests.

It’s not every week that he’s been cramping up, he has just been subbed in some games - a mix of cramp, youth and fitness. But yes, it could be a concern.

What I don’t quite know is what impact playing a man down would have on our game style. Interesting to see that most of our mids are averaging mid 70% game time. Far lower than previous years or other clubs. I wonder whether they have the capacity to take that to 80-85%, or whether that much rest is needed given the intense game style.

 

[bigmaxi]

It’s not every week that he’s been cramping up, he has just been subbed in some games - a mix of cramp, youth and fitness. But yes, it could be a concern.

What I don’t quite know is what impact playing a man down would have on our game style. Interesting to see that most of our mids are averaging mid 70% game time. Far lower than previous years or other clubs. I wonder whether they have the capacity to take that to 80-85%, or whether that much rest is needed given the intense game style.

Sam is wanting the intensity flat out style, when everyone is out there it’s what’s expected plus a team work ethic. More breaks to maintain the rage. It’s working !

 

[Argy]

I think Sicily will get at least 1 weeks rest v Rich or North.

There's a bye just after those games. Should freshen him up nicely for our assault on the cup.

 

[HedgeFund]

Is it an unpopular opinion to say that I don't like them missing key guys? I know we need to win but I also want us to beat teams at their best, it's much better preparation.

Pretty much every team is missing key players at this point in time.

 

[HedgeFund]

Agree. Chad to follow.

What?

He’s played one VFL game in the past 2 months. Otherwise injured (again).

What do you say is wrong with our current forward line?

 

[The Chad and I]

I am just wondering how often a team gets two interstate games in a row? I can’t remember this ever happening to us?

*Except for Gather round.

Earlier this season when we got smacked by the Suns.
That was the second leg of 2 interstate games.

 

[Dewnior]

I don’t want to shoot Bambi, but Dear having huge cramp issues in the third quarter each week is a huge concern. We’re one injury away from being down a rotation every week.

Pretty sure Dear contributed in the 2nd half against the Crows. I remember he was involved in a few scores and kicked at least a goal.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

I’d agree with Breust as the sub. Gunston starting lets us give Dear more breaks so he can run the game out.

I don’t want to shoot Bambi, but Dear having huge cramp issues in the third quarter each week is a huge concern. We’re one injury away from being down a rotation every week.

The only way to manage that is to start Gunston so he rests.

Jasper Scaife

 

[TylerDurden]

What?

He’s played one VFL game in the past 2 months. Otherwise injured (again).

What do you say is wrong with our current forward line?

I'm saying he could be an electric sub come finals time.

 

[Bedi]

I'm saying he could be an electric sub come finals time.

People forgetting how good a player he is. Goes to show how well we're travelling. But as it stands, i reckon only Ward's position is gettable. Rest are certain starters.

 

[kazzooka]

If we want to lose we are 10-1 when Dear plays.

And the 1 loss was because we subbed him off then blew a 40 point lead.

 

[Sizzlesilk]

I'm saying he could be an electric sub come finals time.

This bloke wanted him moved on last year poat injury.
Goodluck with getting a balanced discussion.
Claimed he wouldn’t play this year.
For someone so facts driven it’s actually 3 played in 2 months not 1.

 

[barbster]

I think you are forgetting that all teams get a weeks rest before the finals. If he needs a week off it will come after the North game.

No, 2 or 3 weeks off will do him and his shoulder wonders.

 

[toomanysquibs]

I'm saying he could be an electric sub come finals time.

There is something wrong when peeps are forgetting how much better we are with a fit Chad.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

There is something wrong when peeps are forgetting how much better we are with a fit Chad.

In years prior - sure. I don’t see how he makes the side currently.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I am just wondering how often a team gets two interstate games in a row? I can’t remember this ever happening to us?

*Except for Gather round.

We do it quite often given we play home games in Tassie.

Imagine how much of a meltdown WC fans would have had if they had to do that.

They did it last year and I don’t recall any riots occurring out west.

 

[ahhhhhh]

There is something wrong when peeps are forgetting how much better we are with a fit Chad.

Have you seen him at Box Hill when fit this year? He’s no where near it to be honest and I’ve been a big Chad supporter over the years.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Wingard couldn't get through a block of VFL games without a soft tissue injury.

It's absolutely nothing personal against the man, but his AFL career is over. I had that gut feel when he was helped off the ground against the Bulldogs last season following the Achilles injury.

If he doesn't get a lifeline somewhere else then I hope he sticks around in some capacity, because he's clearly a popular guy amongst the playing group.

If a small forward gets injured I'd suspect we'd look to push Hardwick up the ground and bring Serong or Seamus in.