Preview Round 5, 2017: Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles , 23 April 2017, 4.40pm @ MCG

[mikeder]

FB Stratton, Frawley, Burgoyne
HB Burton, Brand, Hardwick
C Smith, Mitchell, Hartung
R McEvoy, Langford, OMeara
HF Bruest, Gunston, Hodge
FF Sicily, Roughead, Rioli

Int:
TOB or Fitz,
Shiles or ORourke,
Puopolo or Stewart,
Gibson or Howe.

OUT: Henderson
IN: OMeara

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Interchange= Fitz, JOR, Stewart, Howe would be good.

 

[mikeder]

FB: Stratton Frawley Howe
HB: Burton Brand Burgoyne
C: Rioli Mitchell Smith
HF: Sicily Roughead Hodge
FF: Vickery Gunston Breust
FOL: McEvoy O'Meara Lovell
Inter: Heatherley, Hartung, O'Rourke, Shiels

This is harder than you think it is to pick a team at the moment, only real drastic changes are Poppy and Gibson out. I haven't seen enough of some of the Box Hill regulars, but I want to see something change. Stratton, Burgoyne, Hodge, Roughead, McEvoy and Shiels are names that I pick but part of me feels like I would rather watch a game with the likes of Nash, Glass, Hardwick, Stewart, Willsmore, Miles and Pittonet in the side.

Edit: TazHark15 has informed me Lovell is not available, wasn't up to date with injuries. Shiels into the middle and Whitecross onto the bench.

Shiels to BHH for mine!!!!

 

[Thaihawk]

He certainly does. I'll be there and wishing him all the best. Might even give a cheer.

Only if he turns the ball over, Argy, I hope. I'm with you, however, it would be nice if we gave him a lap of honor (in the back of a ute, because he's not fit.)

 

[Qlder_19]

As far as Shiels goes, I think he needs to get Shoey or Gaf, and stay with them. Taging major players was how he built his reputation, so let him get that form back doing what he does the best.

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Excellent point , how about Pup goes to Sammy might get interesting

 

[kirbatron]

Stewart had 26 touches, 9 tackles & 37 pressure acts. Would like to see this intensity against WC. Not sure who for - maybe Poppy if they were ballsy.

Jaeger comes in if fit. Drop Shiels. Playing atrocious footy - needs a spell to get some confidence back.

Vickery for Obrien would be the other possible, but I wouldn't mind seeing Tim have 5 games in a row to confirm cut or stay at years end.

 

[kirbatron]

Who gets the job on Yeo?

 

[WWSD]

Who gets the job on Yeo?

Sicily most likely.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

I'd give Stewart a game and for Poppy.

Fitzy comes in for TOB.

The rest get another week. I doubt O'Meara will get up. Russell did not seem that confident on the BUPA report - said he will face a fitness test - and he normally says players are right and up for selection when they are still a week away.

 

[jimsim]

Cousins a sneaky chance?

 

[Qlder_19]

Cousins a sneaky chance?

Unless he gets upraded in the next 48 hours , IMHO no chance
I know everyone is clutching at straws but, please let's not put forward players names that are ineligible at the moment or injured

 

[Furn2]

Cyril needs to be rested until he's fit.

 

[mikeder]

I'm pretty certain he has had an extended rehab, alot of high intensity stuff, they have been over cautious so he may be 100% to go but as you said they may keep him at BHH for another week or so.

Even if JOR is not quite there, I reckon he would do a lot better than some who are there, and have been there for some time now.

 

[jimsim]

It was a Round 5 game against West Coast which produced what was surely the most stunning week-to-week turnaround in Hawthorn history.

In Rounds 2 to 4 of 1994 the Hawks lost three matches by a combined total of 268 points including crushing defeats to North Melbourne by 127 points and Carlton by 87 points. Thus, the Hawks were given no chance against the high-flying Eagles when they travelled to Subiaco in Round 5 1994.

However, the return from injury of Jason Dunstall, Chris Langford and Jason Taylor transformed the team, and, after a slow start, the Hawks stunned the home crowd by taking complete control and winning by 71 points - 19.15.129 to 8.10.58. Jason Dunstall kicked five goals and debutant Tim Hargreaves four, while the leading possession-getters were Anthony Condon (30) and Darren Jarman (25)

 

[Qlder_19]

Everything old can be new again
lets go hawks

 

[The Kipster]

Hartung, TOB - Outs
Stewart, Vickers - In

 

[NiceJacketJeff]

I'd be more than happy for us to concentrate on playing the next generation for the remainder of the season. We need to get an extended look at who we think can take us forward and who needs to go.

As much as I love Gibbo, and acknowledge his enormous contribution to the club, I can't see any upside with keeping him in the team.

 

[Baz_hawk]

Kurt was back in training today. But it's my understanding he is going to retire at the end of this year as he's not going to be offered another contract.
i think there's a chap called Connor Nash who has in a very short time gone ahead of Kurt. A kid called Surman might also have been identified as being ahead of Kurt. Of course there might be an addition to the list at end year that trumps all of 'em.

I'd be disappointed if that's the case. Didn't look out of place when he made his debut and his attack on the ball cannot be questioned. Surely we don't make the decision this early, kids been injured and hasn't had a chance to prove himself.

 

[Goody1971]

Would love to see Stewart get another go this week - a lot to like about his energy, effort and attack on the game. Sicily and Langford should stay in and I believe it's worth giving Hardwick and TOB another game or two to see what they can do. As for Vickery, well not sure what to think - is he a lost cause or can he improve his output and be part of our next premiership assault? Signs so far not looking to great really...

 

[tige19]

Even if JOR is not quite there, I reckon he would do a lot better than some who are there, and have been there for some time now.

I've been on the Jono train for years, massive soft spot for him.

 

[bradburygold]

Cyril needs to be rested until he's fit.

whats wrong with him? still suffering from that corky? of all our stars he is the biggest worry atm, elite talent playing like a shadow of himself. at least breust etc have the excuse that they are human.

 

[Randy Campbell]

It was a Round 5 game against West Coast which produced what was surely the most stunning week-to-week turnaround in Hawthorn history.

In Rounds 2 to 4 of 1994 the Hawks lost three matches by a combined total of 268 points including crushing defeats to North Melbourne by 127 points and Carlton by 87 points. Thus, the Hawks were given no chance against the high-flying Eagles when they travelled to Subiaco in Round 5 1994.

However, the return from injury of Jason Dunstall, Chris Langford and Jason Taylor transformed the team, and, after a slow start, the Hawks stunned the home crowd by taking complete control and winning by 71 points - 19.15.129 to 8.10.58. Jason Dunstall kicked five goals and debutant Tim Hargreaves four, while the leading possession-getters were Anthony Condon (30) and Darren Jarman (25)

I had a box seat at Subi for that game and nearly got the sack from my Eagles supporting boss.

 

[MasterSamurai]

seeing flat track bullies like MotFlopHead run around on his own getting the ball so much, makes me really disappointed that Cyril doesn't have games like this. same with Duncan and Guthrie while Breust and Shiels struggle to make a impact.

 

[mikeder]

I might be deluded but I'm kind of excited about O'Rourke possibly getting a run. I know this kid has it in him. It's in there somewhere I promise.

edit: please don't judge me if I back track on everything I have said and call him a hack in the autopsy thread.

You cant be deluded buddy, your'e a Haw supporter! But you might just be hoping that the boys play to their potential and JOR gets a deserved game.

 

[mikeder]

Out: playing everyone defensive side of attacking 50 .

In: leaving at least 2 to 3 players front of center line so when we win the ball we have someone to go too that isn't 10 meters away sideways or backwards.

Out: drafting forwards and trying to turn them into defenders.

In: playing sis and Gunston forward

Yes, definitely play Gun and Sic in their rightful positions.

 

[Hawkas1988]

You know we're f#cked when everyone's pining for O'Rourke

Did LOL

I really really hope I'm wrong on O'Rourke. We need some young mids to become quality asap.

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