Preview Round 23, 2023 : Demons v Hawks, 3:20pm Sun 20th Aug MCG.

[TylerDurden]

Put dgb in chads role, every second his on the field he is getting better

Then Ryan can't play. We can't carry 4 tall fwds with minimal defensive pressure.

I'd rather see Bennetts, if he can apply manic pressure.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Then Ryan can't play. We can't carry 4 tall fwds with minimal defensive pressure.

I'd rather see Bennetts, if he can apply manic pressure.

His pressure is getting better but I agree we would be slow, just thinks it’s worth pumping games into Ryan and dgb before next year

 

[barbster]

Then Ryan can't play. We can't carry 4 tall fwds with minimal defensive pressure.

I'd rather see Bennetts, if he can apply manic pressure.

Maybe Kosi could have a run at CHB if that’s the case and have the 3 talls in DGB, Ryan and Lewis up forward. We are in the experimental stage of development so there shouldn’t be any issue.

 

[Cyril says]

Worst top 4 in my lifetime.

We’re a big chance again this week.

GO HAWKS.

 

[Delecate Des]

I reckon we win this one

 

[Sturty]

I reckon we win this one

By plenty.

 

[H00t]

Hopefully with our new look midfield we don’t spend all game kicking it straight to Gawn. Or the dees just play Grundy as well. He seems to do a fine job nullifying Gawn just by being out there.

 

[Hawk88]

Could Mitchell play forward?

Wouldn't be the worst experiment for a Chad replacement

 

[Blackhawk42]

I would say it's likely Denver gets dropped for Ryan, but mostly because he's contracted for next season while Ryan isn't.
DGB ain't getting dropped for his effort on Sunday, that's for sure.

Out: DGB, Wingard, B.MacDonald
In: Ryan, Butler (needs games), Seamus

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

In: Mitchell
Out: Wingard
Moore spends more time forward to cover Wingard.
Toss the coin with Ryan or DGB?

 

[hfc70]

DGB epitomises the ‘unsociable’ Hawk trait that I love …….he stays

 

[barbster]

I would say it's likely Denver gets dropped for Ryan, but mostly because he's contracted for next season while Ryan isn't.
DGB ain't getting dropped for his effort on Sunday, that's for sure.

Out: DGB, Wingard, B.MacDonald
In: Ryan, Butler (needs games), Seamus

Butler didn’t kick a goal on the weekend and 1 point in his previous Box Hill outing, not sure why he is deserving of a game.
Greene who has actually played less AFL games kicked 3.3 on the weekend and seems to be an ideal Wingard replacement. Also wouldn’t be opposed to Bennetts getting a game.

 

[TylerDurden]

Get the feeling we may now play 4 talls. Interesting times.

Also reckon our midfield is keen to take this scalp on the way out.

 

[cryptor]

Get the feeling we may now play 4 talls. Interesting times.

Also reckon our midfield is keen to take this scalp on the way out.

Beating 3 out of the top 4 will give a lot of confidence going into next season.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Butler didn’t kick a goal on the weekend and 1 point in his previous Box Hill outing, not sure why he is deserving of a game.
Greene who has actually played less AFL games kicked 3.3 on the weekend and seems to be an ideal Wingard replacement. Also wouldn’t be opposed to Bennetts getting a game.

We need to get games into him. I didn't think he was performing poorly at AFL when given the chance this season.

 

[TylerDurden]

Could be curtains for Lewis.

 

[hawkinoz]

Could be curtains for Lewis.

Wrap him up in cotton wool pls. A look at some of our depth. I would say
Ryan <-> Lewis
Greene <-> Chad

 

[Mopar Jason]

If Lewis is out that sucks. Will likely mean DGB stays in and Ryan will also be brought in to replace Lewis

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Lewis injury makes it an easy decision. DGB gets to stay and Ryan comes in.

Wingard injury is a little harder. I'd like to see Butler back, but he has been unimpressive at VFL level. If Wingard is put onto the LTI does this mean we could promote Bennetts and give him a debut? I'd be keen for that as I'm not really interested in seeing Greene back in the side.

 

[TylerDurden]

Ryan has had the flu for 5 days now. Doesn't augur well.

 

[smish]

Hope DBG plays forward and studies Lever closely

 

[tommyk72]

Ryan has had the flu for 5 days now. Doesn't augur well.

As someone under the weather at the moment, I couldn't see myself turning in a half-decent performance by the weekend. Reckon he'll be rested if he's not training fully.

 

[cryptor]

RAMMA TIME

 

[stevehawkington]

RAMMA TIME

agree, if Ryan not ready

crazy idea, Fin goes to Viney

 

[Nick the Pig]

I feel that Ryan was always coming back in although now it will be in Lewis' place rather than DGB. A forward line of Ryan, DGB and Kosi will be an interesting watch. Hopefully May and co don't afford them enough respect and we surprise.

I would bring Brockman in for Chad. Brocky is still a Hawk. If we feel he is best 22 and we want him to stay then we play him. Simple. Until he announces that he wants out then the rumours are just that. Rumours.