Game Day Round 23, 2024: Hawthorn v Tigers, Sun 3.20pm MCG

[westhawk]

I can name a lot of worse quarters than that

Not considering what’s at stake.

 

[parsons nose]

Just switched on at quarter time. I’m glad the selection committee came to their senses and decided to rest Day for this clash. He’s too important to risk against these bunch of crabs.

 

[TylerDurden]

Cue is in the rack after the injury it seems.

 

[seysearles]

Not considering what’s at stake.

I don’t think that would be in the top 10 worst quarters this season. Everyone is just comparing it to the dominance of the first quarter.

 

[flamin_heck]

they should have given the captain a couple weeks off he really needed it bs decision

I feel like a dick even suggesting it, and we’re all geniuses with the benefit of hindsight- but something’s been up with Day for over a month now, no doubt that was a freak injury.. I just wouldn’t have tempted fate with Day.. he gets injured quite often and his slight build playing in the midfield doesn’t help. ‘Them the breaks’

 

[Mojo]

Sicily and Ginnivan have been frustrating.

I suppose Sicily has an excuse by Ginnivan just appears lazy and doesn't like body contact.

 

[Sturty]

We will be fine
Adjust a few things, come out firing after the half and run them off their feet.
They will wilt

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Sic needs a rocket at half time. Some lazy efforts with little dinky kicks around the corner not coming off.
Reset, regroup, refocus.
I’m expecting a good response in the third.
Want to be a contender boys?
Let’s see it then.

 

[Hungdaddy]

Ginnivan's body language isn't great. Hope him and a few others can start contributing more.

 

[Mojo]

I’m pretty sure the Tigers are kicking it to where Sic is deliberately knowing he’s having a mare

Honestly, I'm surprised teams haven't been using this strategy since his latest shoulder-pop. Any time he's been one-on-one he's at a severe disadvantage.

 

[RCAB]

So much overreacting in this thread over 15 mins of football. Players a little bit tired and put the foot off the pedal, nothing wrong with that.

You guys sitting on your couches could barely run 5 mins in AFL game, let alone an hour.

 

[seysearles]

Not considering what’s at stake.

Then narrows the pool down to very few quarters then doesn’t it. Ok it’s the worst quarter since the final quarter of the giants game. So the worst in 5 quarters

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Moore sending a rocket up the group.

 

[Bugs1977]

Very important that the boys gather themselves here and reset. Need to bring the tackle pressure early a play our game style.

 

[LRobbo]

You aren’t gonna keep that level of footy up for 4 quarters

That being said, the drop off shouldn’t be that big.

Expect a ruthless quarter here and win by 75+

 

[Dewyyyyy]

This Newcombe blokes very good at football.

19 disposals (9 contested)
6 clearances
84%
1 goal
1 goal assist
8 score involvements
4 tackles
3 inside 50s

In a half..

 

[Lickmesocks]

I hate when Sicily plays like he has been on the piss all night. I hope Sam gives him a spray for some of his kicking and efforts that half.

 

[Mrzohs]

The group is human 50 points up and they fall away in the contest.

I expect a spirited 3rd quarter showing with a strong attack on the contest.

 

[RX Hawk]

I am sure we will come firing in the 3rd.

 

[Hawker_85]

Saints put a shocker or two in against them last week

Fair enough, didn't watch that stinkfest.

 

[SSSSSS]

This Newcombe blokes very good at football.

19 disposals (9 contested)
6 clearances
84%
1 goal
1 goal assist
8 score involvements
4 tackles
3 inside 50s

In a half..

Also one decapitation of Day.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Moore sending a rocket up the group.

Needs to be captain next year

 

[Lickmesocks]

Stating the obvious: We need a reset, and come out hot again in the third or else this will turn into a horrible pit fight. We kind of went into a holding pattern there?

However, if in the morning you offered me a 5 (6 ish) goal lead at half time, I'd take that any day. Have to not be afraid of getting hurt though. Good, hard pre-finals hit out coming up.

We have been terrible with leads around 5-6 goals and very vulnerable as we are hopeless trying to slow the games down.

Sam should be saying to them we need 20 goals minimum on the board today.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Also one decapitation of Day.

I mean probably best not to run into Newcombe

 

[rdhopkins2]

Jack Gi needs to spring out of his box this quarter joined by Captain Sic, Breust, Gunston & Chol who haven’t had much of an impact.

That said the Tiges forwards and midfielders had more of the ball.

Put midfield need to stand up early and these fellas need to take the chances presented. Can’t carry Gunners & Breust if they aren’t kicking goals and putting the pressure on.

Yes Gunners has 2 but it was almost not existent pressure in the first quarter.

Dig in lads!