Autopsy Round 8 : Hawks strangle Giants

[Jaeger]

Wow! Was not expecting that. What a win!

We dominated and the margin flattered them in the end.

Clarko you ****ing genius. Very proud of the boys.

 

[Bugs1977]

Leon Cameron is the Brett Brown Of the AFL.

I guess that makes Clarko Poppavich then

 

[robiecampbellbrown]

Does anyone know what happened to Scrimshaw

 

[NICE1]

True, but just after a good win against a more fancied opponent, surely we can save those thoughts for a later time?

Yep thats fair

 

[rjslcM]

Overall

Clarkson knows how he wants us to play
Communicating that vision from his mind to the minds of others is a process

Today was a good step forward in that process I think

 

[Zack]

Does anyone know what happened to Scrimshaw

The TV commentators said they were assuming possible concussion. Hawthorn confirmed to them he wasn't coming back on but said little else. Had no noticeable bandages or ice.

 

[matey]

heck I loved it today at the G. Everyone writes us off including our supporters, only 15k at the game ...... yes mother’s day and the Sun arvo games giving me the but today was so glad my son and I made it.

 

[burnside5]

Wins like this do change the nature of things though. Not entirely, but they do create some change.

Issues raised around our list and youth included:
- we need a KPF
- we need to consider who is going to be around on the list if we aren't contending soon

I think you can see that:
- watching a young Mitch Lewis clunk marks helps alleviate some concerns about needing a KPF for the time being
- winning games encourages us to think that we can still contend for premiership/s before a number of players retire such as your Strattons, Frawleys, McEvoys, Gunstons, Bruests, etc.


The other main issue raised throughout the week was around the slow, stagnant, flat footed, football that we are playing and how it allows opposition to get so many numbers behind the ball. Then consistently kicking long bombs and wondering why our connection between the midfield and forward line looks shot. This concern was also partially alleviated today with some faster ball movement.

Yes agree but sadly everyone's time comes such as Rough, Burgoyne, Birchall, Schoe and perhaps would have said Puopolo but thought his game today was immense so will reserve that opinion.

However is still leaves a shit load of cash to go after Cogs and from what I hear he is a monty to be a Hawk next year as will make him an offer that he can't refuse. Patton to lose some bulk, take pressure off his knees and get the all clear from the medicos would be awesome up forward.

Jenkins is hopefully another chance to possible snag to play CHB / Ruck option and Rioli to return from retirement (yes dreaming) along with Mitchell; the new era thus begins.

 

[Glenhope]

GWS really don't like the mcg. We were good but they were way off.

 

[beta_condition]

The TV commentators said they were assuming possible concussion. Hawthorn confirmed to them he wasn't coming back on but said little else. Had no noticeable bandages or ice.

Probably the same niggle that kept him out last week, he was massive in the firts half.


Frawley yet again keeps the leagues dominate forward to donuts but will still attract haters in a few weeks.

 

[Hawks1976]

Yes agree but sadly everyone's time comes such as Rough, Burgoyne, Birchall, Schoe and perhaps would have said Puopolo but thought his game today was immense so will reserve that opinion.

However is still leaves a **** load of cash to go after Cogs and from what I hear he is a monty to be a Hawk next year as will make him an offer that he can't refuse. Patton to lose some bulk, take pressure off his knees and get the all clear from the medicos would be awesome up forward.

Jenkins is hopefully another chance to possible snag to play CHB / Ruck option and Rioli to return from retirement (yes dreaming) along with Mitchell; the new era thus begins.

Your lost me at Jenkins

 

[SA HAWK]

Unable to watch the game yet but looking forward to seeing it later.

Sounds like it was a great win.

 

[burnside5]

Gee we look better without Wingard or Roughead I can’t tell. From my days at Port I’d say Wingard he just isn’t Hawthorn.

I think we have to judge Wingard at the end of the year even into the next as has all the tools with freakish talents so we should let him settle in I reckon. He has had some injuries and not in peak fitness so lets be patient and give him time.

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Only 14,600 at the game. Wtf?

 

[RoughysMullet]

Feel like it was a smart decision to give Smith a week off- playing half fit players was hurting us

 

[spudmaster]

Only 14,600 at the game. Wtf?

That'd be including the box hill boys too I'd reckon

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Mother's Day
Buses replacing trains from Camberwell on Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines which is Hawthorn heartland
320PM Sunday games
Interstate side

We have been shafted with game times this year. Surprised the club hasn't been more vocal

 

[Samurai Hawk]

GWS really don't like the mcg. We were good but they were way off.[/QUOTE

However is still leaves a **** load of cash to go after Cogs and from what I hear he is a monty to be a Hawk next year as will make him an offer that he can't refuse. Patton to lose some bulk, take pressure off his knees and get the all clear from the medicos would be awesome up forward..

Why we would go after them if they (GWS) don`t go well at the G which is our home ground

 

[Flag08]

Lost nothing with Smith and Wingard out

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Frawley has his moments of ‘what the actual **** mate?’ but his haters need to watch games like this and realise how bloody good he can be at nullifying threatening talls.

TOB is becoming more and more required in defence. Having him and Sicily who have booming field kicking is becoming very handy.

Silk was absolute sublime in the fourth when the game needed to be iced.

Mitch Lewis is coming along bloody nicely. Give this kid a bit of confidence and he could be anything.

All in all an enjoyable day at the footy!

 

[satan1]

Wouldn't matter who pulled on the jumper today if they played with that endeavour we get the win. Poor form to criticise players who weren't out there, just enjoy a win surely?

 

[burnside5]

Your lost me at Jenkins

Was all Australian not so long ago and touted as the best ruckman in the comp and heard he is not at all happy at Adelaide under Pyke.

Quote;
Adelaide star Josh Jenkins has revealed he was ‘very dirty’ to be dropped for Sunday’s game against Gold Coast and let his feelings be known to Don Pyke when the news was delivered over the phone.

If we got him for nicks then I would say bring it on as a big bloke who could nail CHB.

 

[hawkguru]

Clarko turning up to the cafe for his coffee with Gillon.

This is how i'll be rocking up for work on monday

 

[grumbleguts]

True, but just after a good win against a more fancied opponent, surely we can save those thoughts for a later time?

I don't know... he used "ect" I wouldn't take anything he said with any credibility at all.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Do all the supporters that criticise our youth forget what the champions of our three peat were like early in their careers? Nothing wrong with our <50 game players, just lacking a couple of top 10 picks.

That's a good point. It took what seemed like forever for Roughie to come good and look how he turned out.