Preview Round 22, 2018: St Kilda v Hawthorn, 18 August 2018, 7.25pm @ Etihad Stadium

[Hawk88]

Anyone else got this weird feeling about this weekend?

Given our losses to Brissy, Sydney/Ronke game and the North game it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we got done this weekend when we are expected to win

 

[Stranglers]

Anyone else got this weird feeling about this weekend?

Given our losses to Brissy, Sydney/Ronke game and the North game it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we got done this weekend when we are expected to win

I was thinking the same thing but didn’t want to put it out there.

 

[MrPremiership]

I was thinking the same thing but didn’t want to put it out there.

Ditto

Saints getting hammered by all and sundry this week. Might come out firing.

However, similar could be said when we played Cartlon....

 

[Milkshaker]

Anyone else got this weird feeling about this weekend?

Given our losses to Brissy, Sydney/Ronke game and the North game it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we got done this weekend when we are expected to win

I was thinking the same thing but didn’t want to put it out there.

That horrible thrashing they gave us last year still in the back of your minds? This game is huge. Clarko will have them up.

 

[VernonSpots]

We need to to win and win well. If we just sneak through with wins against saints and swans, still chance to miss top 4 if Collingwood win both their games well.

Would hate to see us win the next two and still miss top 4!

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Ditto

Saints getting hammered by all and sundry this week. Might come out firing.

However, similar could be said when we played Cartlon....

They got hammered by the media all last week in the lead up to the Essendon game also.

 

[MrPremiership]

That horrible thrashing they gave us last year still in the back of your minds? This game is huge. Clarko will have them up.

Well we already beat them once this year,......

 

[HODGEYROAD]

We need to to win and win well. If we just sneak through with wins against saints and swans, still chance to miss top 4 if Collingwood win both their games well.

Would hate to see us win the next two and still miss top 4!

That won't happen GWS will drop a game.

 

[Billyc]

Anyone else got this weird feeling about this weekend?

Given our losses to Brissy, Sydney/Ronke game and the North game it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we got done this weekend when we are expected to win

I feel we are playing too well - in terms of our system, discipline etc. It would require a sharp change in form for both us and the Saints (who have been disgraceful) for us to lose.

 

[JustKickIt]

Danger did get 40

 

[Milkshaker]

Well we already beat them once this year,......

That win has not erased the scar of that performance. Was horrible.

 

[juice t]

Well we already beat them once this year,......

And wasn't that first half a doozy

 

[MrPremiership]

And wasn't that first half a doozy

Not many good games played in Tassie

 

[Maybloomer]

The thing I notice about Hawthorn is their ability to play to the level of the opposition. It's great when playing strong teams but frustrating when playing minnows.
They seem to ease back a gear and it leads to poor disposals and decision making under no pressure. It creates opportunities for sides with their tails up to capitalize - see Brisbane 2018 and Suns 2017. Note sure whether it's a youth, conservation or a Clarko experimentation thing but they can't seem to put the foot on the throat for 100+ thrashings when one is on the cards

 

[deanc]

Ditto

Saints getting hammered by all and sundry this week. Might come out firing.

However, similar could be said when we played Cartlon....

An upset while possible is highly unlikely. I just don't see us suddenly forgetting the structures, game style and belief we have built up over the past month - while the Saints, who do have talent and potential, will be mainly focused improving their ball use/efficiency and failing that avoiding a 100 point hiding...

 

[KermitJagger]

The thing I notice about Hawthorn is their ability to play to the level of the opposition. It's great when playing strong teams but frustrating when playing minnows.
They seem to ease back a gear and it leads to poor disposals and decision making under no pressure. It creates opportunities for sides with their tails up to capitalize - see Brisbane 2018 and Suns 2017. Note sure whether it's a youth, conservation or a Clarko experimentation thing but they can't seem to put the foot on the throat for 100+ thrashings when one is on the cards

Yeah but 100 point thrashings are nowhere near as common now because teams flood and strange ball movement. They were never that common in the 2010s anyway, besides from the absolutely elite teams like Hawthorn and Geelong.

 

[MinerBoy]

Yeah but 100 point thrashings are nowhere near as common now because teams flood and strange ball movement. They were never that common in the 2010s anyway, besides from the absolutely elite teams like Hawthorn and Geelong.

I'll take a good solid win with no injuries and no fear of an upset at any stage.

 

[Brant]

100+ point win.

Nothing surer.

 

[Smooth Banana]

I feel we are playing too well - in terms of our system, discipline etc. It would require a sharp change in form for both us and the Saints (who have been disgraceful) for us to lose.

This. No way we will lose. Zero chance. Zilch. None. Too much on the line Clarko knows that.

 

[Thaihawk]

A 100+ point thrashing could see their coach out the door.

Hopefully

I'll take a good solid win with no injuries and no fear of an upset at any stage.

That suits ma, and my ticker

 

[Carl Spackler]

An upset while possible is highly unlikely. I just don't see us suddenly forgetting the structures, game style and belief we have built up over the past month - while the Saints, who do have talent and potential, will be mainly focused improving their ball use/efficiency and failing that avoiding a 100 point hiding...

The game plan and structure will be awful but individual effort will be great from the Saints as they try out in front their next season's head coach.

 

[Thaihawk]

This. No way we will lose. Zero chance. Zilch. None. Too much on the line Clarko knows that.

If, and I say if again, if we did lose, the players would be too scared to leave the arena and face Clarko, I would think.

 

[Smooth Banana]

If, and I say if again, if we did lose, the players would be too scared to leave the arena and face Clarko, I would think.

I agree, yet another reason the boys will get up. You can rest your ticker for this one Thai, it will be a smooth demolition.

 

[The Hopper]

A lot of chickens being counted early here. Any time I see a game where it looks like we're about to pile on percentage, the opposition comes flying back at us. While Top 4 etc would be awesome, I'll be really happy just to beat the Saints and confirm that we're playing finals this year. Because four or five weeks ago, I was planning September holidays.

 

[Thaihawk]

I agree, yet another reason the boys will get up. You can rest your ticker for this one Thai, it will be a smooth demolition.

As smooth as your user name, we hope.