Mark Neeld announced his mantra for his coaching as the team being the hardest to play against in the league. He has put the focus on the players defensive skills and tackling.

Hawks smashed Swans in hitouts, clearances and inside 50's but were beaten by 109 tackles, the competition's best defence and better conversion. Bring it on Neeldy!!

For those who doubt the wisdom of picking Watts over Natanui, the proof was there to see. If you don't have the skilled forwards to kick the clutch goals you don't win Premierships. I'd take a clutch goal kicker over a ruckman any day, especially with the ruckman will have coming through on the list. In '05 Barry Hall kicked the clutch goals and the Swans won the Premiership in '06 he missed them and they lost by a point. He said it took him over a year to get over that game, wonder how long it will take Buddy, knowing that he cost the team a Premiership. Tough call but true.

Sorry I've posted this twice by accident. Moderators how do I delete this one. The other one is getting the replies.