Preview Round 8, 2023 : Fremantle v Hawthorn, Optus Stadium 7:30pm Sat May 6th

[Sturty]

Lock it in

Nothing surer now!

 

[hawkman]

So what’s the niggle? Which area of his body needs a rest?

Mitchell said he would be straight back in next week

 

[seysearles]

Thrilled that Weddle has held his spot. Develop him at all costs even if that means carrying him for a while. Let’s lock him into the senior lineup as soon as possible. Same for Cam Mac. 20 games of seniors has to be better for your development than 20 for BH.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Not overly excited with Meek coming in. Completely underwhelming in his 1st 5 senior games with us. Rather ruck Reeves 80% with someone else pinch hitting. Hopefully he proves me wrong against his old side!

 

[Strebi3]

Not overly excited with Meek coming in. Completely underwhelming in his 1st 5 senior games with us. Rather ruck Reeves 80% with someone else pinch hitting. Hopefully he proves me wrong against his old side!

Was best on ground for BH last week and has been training against Sean Darcy for his whole career. I’m sure he will know a few of Freo’s strengths and be able to share his knowledge with Reeves and the wider playing group. Important selection for mine over a developing Ramsden who clearly needs to just bulk up.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Was best on ground for BH last week and has been training against Sean Darcy for his whole career. I’m sure he will know a few of Freo’s strengths and be able to share his knowledge with Reeves and the wider playing group. Important selection for mine over a developing Ramsden who clearly needs to just bulk up.

Reeves played arguably his best game last week without an established 2nd ruckman. Meek needs to impose himself more and definitely take some grabs when pushed forward. Not a fan of 2 ruckman who offer very little else playing other positions on the ground.

 

[eldorado]

Lock it in

That reminds me of the sorts of cardboard signs with inane stats on them that Indian cricket fans are seen sometimes holding up at games on the subcontinent...

"Remember, Aussies, that India have won four of the last five games at this venue!!!"

 

[TylerDurden]

Meek's performance at BH was too good to ignore. It's everything you want from a ruckman.

 

[Buzz Hawk]

I take it we are still managing Scrimmers camel toe..

 

[TheFourPillars]

I take it we are still managing Scrimmers camel toe..

He is in for a full game i imagine not trained fully.

 

[hawker19]

With Bruest out we have a team taking to the field with no premiership players. Is this the first time this has happened at Hawthorn since 2008 grand final?

 

[barbster]

Not overly excited with Meek coming in. Completely underwhelming in his 1st 5 senior games with us. Rather ruck Reeves 80% with someone else pinch hitting. Hopefully he proves me wrong against his old side!

Yes, would have preferred getting Grundy especially with Collingwood footing some of the cost, but it wasn’t to be. The beat up on Meek pre season by posters was something to behold. Let’s just hope that he comes good and is able to work in tandem with Reeves.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

With Bruest out we have a team taking to the field with no premiership players. Is this the first time this has happened at Hawthorn since 2008 grand final?

If you mean premierships in general - 2008 grand final doesn't even count because Dew played in Port's.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

That reminds me of the sorts of cardboard signs with inane stats on them that Indian cricket fans are seen sometimes holding up at games on the subcontinent...

"Remember, Aussies, that India have won four of the last five games at this venue!!!"

Reminds me of the mid-90s World Series days with the banner completion each summer that just devolved into people making ridiculous paragraphs using puns out of every player's surname with Toyota logos used as any 'o' to ensure they got their prizemoney increased - 'India you have been WARNEd, Aussies have declared WAUGH and we have a RIEFEL...' and so on.

 

[wahawk]

Exactly, Meek has a history of destroying below average rucks at lower levels and then doing nothing when gets a call up. Did it in his time at Freo continuously.

Yeah I suppose every 25yr old ruckman with 20 games experience should be beating up on AFL quality ruckmen

 

[eldorado]

Reminds me of the mid-90s World Series days with the banner completion each summer that just devolved into people making ridiculous paragraphs using puns out of every player's surname with Toyota logos used as any 'o' to ensure they got their prizemoney increased - 'India you have been WARNEd, Aussies have declared WAUGH and we have a RIEFEL...' and so on.

and our REIFEL is PONTING at you!

 

[hawkguru]

Meek's performance at BH was too good to ignore. It's everything you want from a ruckman.

What about as a foward? He will be in that position at least 75% of .

 

[I got the outside word]

What about as a foward? He will be in that position at least 75% off .

‘75% of controller clock’ would of been easier to type, no?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Told that Frenchy is travelling sub. Waiting to get it confirmed.

 

[Stranglers]

Thrilled that Weddle has held his spot. Develop him at all costs even if that means carrying him for a while. Let’s lock him into the senior lineup as soon as possible. Same for Cam Mac. 20 games of seniors has to be better for your development than 20 for BH.

For a confidence player like CMac I can see the benefit in reminding him just how far above the VFL level he is.

 

[bigconornash]

Told that Frenchy is travelling sub. Waiting to get it confirmed.

Can confirm Maginness is there.

 

[daniel23]

Maginess and bramble travelling emergencies

 

[Burtman]

Out of all the teams we’ve seen over the years has 2 genuine rucks ever worked to a high standard? Last combo I can remember working was Cox and nicnat. I feel like meek might be a place holder till we can find a stronger forward who can relief ruck.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Out of all the teams we’ve seen over the years has 2 genuine rucks ever worked to a high standard? Last combo I can remember working was Cox and nicnat. I feel like meek might be a place holder till we can find a stronger forward who can relief ruck.

We didn’t target Meek for over 12 months to be a place holder though. Like a lot of other clubs we saw the potential in him.

 

[hawkguru]

What about as a foward? He will be in that position at least 75% of .

‘75% of controller clock’ would of been easier to type, no?

Lol those emojis mean "game time". My phone enables me auto symbols when I type