Preview who's in, who's out discussion - Hawks vs Port

[Baz_hawk]

Awesome news. Nice to see them get a gig. Hopefully they can both impress and play well.

I'm quite excited to see changes being made, especially when they are promoting some of the younger kids

 

[spudmaster]

Great news!
And it is against lower ranked teams such as Port that we need to be trying them out as well, regardless of how we go against them historically.

Can't wait to see them.
Go Hawks!

 

[MinerBoy]

Always great to see a new player start their senior journey with the HFC. Best of luck to both of them.

 

[hawka187]

About time. So happy. Cant wait to seem them play

 

[Taskmaster]

Great News! Really looking forward to seeing Pup play.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Wow, very interesting to see how Smith goes on five days break, given he played for Box Hill last Sunday. Puopolo was a lay-down misere to play after not playing for the Stangers, but I'm a bit surprised the club has pulled the trigger on Smith.

I imagine that the club will not risk Rioli's hamstring away from the MCG, so I think we might see Smith and Puopolo in for Rioli and Bruce (both injured) and Ellis keeps his spot. Smith will be the substitute.

 

[Hawkinspired]

I hope BT isn't calling the match.

'Pa-lopolo'

 

[Madhawknut]

Wow, very interesting to see how Smith goes on five days break, given he played for Box Hill last Sunday. Puopolo was a lay-down misere to play after not playing for the Stangers, but I'm a bit surprised the club has pulled the trigger on Smith.

I imagine that the club will not risk Rioli's hamstring away from the MCG, so I think we might see Smith and Puopolo in for Rioli and Bruce (both injured) and Ellis keeps his spot. Smith will be the substitute.

What about the forgotten man Osbourne?

 

[kenneje]

What great news My day just got 10x better!

Good luck to them both

 

[Hodginator]

Awesome. Can't wait to see them both run out in the brown and gold. I suspect Smith will be the sub.

 

[Madhawknut]

Finally it's great to see some positive on this forum.
Keep it up!!!!

 

[Dixie Flatline]

As far as I've been able to determine, the last time Hawthorn played two players on debut was round 1, 2010, against Melbourne. The two debutants? Jarrod Kayler-Thomson and Carl Peterson. Hawthorn prevailed 17.15.117 to Melbourne 8.13.61. K-T and Peterson both had 17 possessions each and Peterson kicked a goal.

ETA - Rhan Hooper also made his Hawthorn debut in that game, but he'd previously played AFL with the Lions.

 

[Goody1971]

Very happy with this news - will inject some much needed pace and hunger into the side, and maybe with all these newer players out there thoughts of 'hoodoos' and 'bogey teams' will be minimised.

 

[kenneje]

I know who is coming in on Friday. But I won't be naming players. Let's just say this board we'll be happy with the ins.

Are you a wizard? Spot on with the board being happy

 

[spudmaster]

Wow, very interesting to see how Smith goes on five days break, given he played for Box Hill last Sunday.

I imagine that the club will not risk Rioli's hamstring away from the MCG, so I think we might see Smith and Puopolo in for Rioli and Bruce (both injured) and Ellis keeps his spot. Smith will be the substitute.

Yup, reckon this would have to be the case given he played on Sunday. Hopefully he steps up to the challenge.

 

[THEHIGHFLYINGHAWKER]

about time. need to give them consecutive games and blood them. right decision moving forward. will inject pace and some enthusiasm amongst the group. surprised lisle still hasn't been given a shot yet. thought he would've been in line before smith.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Great news, Good luck lads hope this is the start to a wonderful career with the Hawthorn Footy Club.

Best part is, every player has something to prove this week with the impending return of cyril next week. Every single fringe player should hopefully be on notice.

Let's get the win and kick-start our season again.

 

[THEHIGHFLYINGHAWKER]

also just as an idea, why don't they give litherland a go in the backline. he's got good size about him, seemed to read the play nicely in the nab cup. i thought he and schneider were extremely impressive and could add something to the team. it's all about giving them opportunties, especially against poorer opposition like port. let them learn the craft instead of hampering their progress. if you don't give them opportunities, then they turn out like Mitch Thorp, Beau Dowler, Beau Muston etc... or they seek opportunities elsewhere like Josh Kennedy and i think we can all say he's having a great career at Sydney with McGlynn.

 

[Thudd]

Only a 5 day turnaround for Smith, would have to be the sub.

Looking forward to seeing Pup dominate!

 

[JESTERHAWK]

Smith as sub is a great fit. You look at the swans with Rohan, pacey bit on the lean side, given free run in last quarter to find space. This will hopefully keep all the others on their toes....talking to you Mr Ellis....

 

[whiteTiga2k]

From those who watch the development squad... they have said litherland isn't up for it yet. Players do need to earn their spot in the line up.

 

[Drew Peacock]

This is how I think the conversation played out.

Clarkson: "Hey Isaac, hows it goin. Listen we are thinking of playing you this week, but we know you played Sunday. How do you feel? If your not up to it then we can wait"

Isaac: "Sh*t yeah!! I feel fantastic clarko!! no worries from me! Ready to go!!"

~Waits for Clarko to turn his back then limps off to his locker

I'm 20 and its sometimes a struggle to back up playing saturday to saturday in the low standard league I play in. But Sunday to Friday? Thats crazy.

I just hope that smith is actually feeling fine and ready to play. If I had just lost my leg from the knee down and somebody offered me the chance to play for hawthorn I would just tape a stick to my stump and pull my socks all the way up to play.

Best of luck to the new boys!! Hope this game is the first of many in the brown and gold.

 

[dermott]

From those who watch the development squad... they have said litherland isn't up for it yet. Players do need to earn their spot in the line up.

Many of the BHH watchers said the same thing about Smith too!!!!!!!

 

[TheFourPillars]

To be honest all the box hill watchers are right Smith has been flashy at box hill. I wouldn't say he has been consistent. Pops on the other hand deserves his shot. Litherland just played his first game in the Box Hill seniors this weekend. Has some toe and can run but turned the ball over. Smith comes in as a sub there is no doubt he will not play the whole game. It is interesting that he got a gig ahead of others.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

To be honest all the box hill watchers are right Smith has been flashy at box hill. I wouldn't say he has been consistent. Pops on the other hand deserves his shot. Litherland just played his first game in the Box Hill seniors this weekend. Has some toe and can run but turned the ball over. Smith comes in as a sub there is no doubt he will not play the whole game. It is interesting that he got a gig ahead of others.

Makes you wonder if a similar type of player is being dropped.........