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One wonders why they bothered dropping Strauss considering they've brought him back after just 1 week and Freo had a plethora of small blokes kicking loads of goals last week.

Yeah, it was a strange one. He didn't play at Casey either to force his way back in.

Tough game to come back in. Would like to see Kent get full game time and not sub.

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Rodan for sub, give Kent a full game for the supporters sake alone.

For those supporters who still watch the great Mark Neeld ply his trade.

With Tapscott, Bail, Davey and Joel Macdonald (playing forward according to all reports) all in the team I get the feeling we need a midfielder which will see Rodan play with Kent the sub. It would be a strange choice to give Bail a third consecutive sub. Similarly Davey is now up and about. Tapscott could be a genuine option as sub.

Oh and the players efforts have been just as dismal as the coaching so I hope they can deliver something respectable.

As for Hawthorn's forward line I think plan A will be:

Franklin - Frawley

Roughead - Dunn

Grimley/Hale - Pedersen

Breust - Garland

Puopolo - Strauss

Hill - Terlich

Plan B:

Franklin - Garland

Roughead - Frawley

Grimley/Hale - Pedersen

Breust - Terlich

Puopolo - Dunn

Hill - Strauss

I think they'll start with Frawley on Franklin. The big question is who is a better (or capable) defender out of Dunn or Pedersen and can any of them stop Roughy who's been in good form this year now he's playing more forward until the late in game. It will be a big test for these two under performers. Grimley played very well against Casey and plays with a spark and they've left Bailey out to give him a second week. Just like Hale he's no slouch up forward. Then Breust has claims to Hawthorn's second most dangerous forward, he's a super talent and probably the best crumber in the league in terms of positioning himself at the drop of the ball or sneaking out of packs.

Up our end:

Fitzpatrick - Lake - Good luck big fella use your speed

Dawes - Gibson - Again this is a struggle

Howe/Watts - Stratton

Macdonald - Birchall - defensive role try to limit his touches of the footy

Tapscott - Cheney - possibly the one Hawthorn defender who can really be beaten but Tapscott doesn't look up to it

Davey - Guerra - again good luck flash, get on your bike and work both ways

Bail - Mitchell - defensive role, try and stop him having 40 touches

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With Tapscott, Bail, Davey and Joel Macdonald (playing forward according to all reports) all in the team I get the feeling we need a midfielder which will see Rodan play with Kent the sub. It would be a strange choice to give Bail a third consecutive sub. Similarly Davey is now up and about. Tapscott could be a genuine option as sub.

Oh and the players efforts have been just as dismal as the coaching so I hope they can deliver something respectable.

As for Hawthorn's forward line I think plan A will be:

Franklin - Frawley

Roughead - Dunn

Grimley/Hale - Pedersen

Breust - Garland

Puopolo - Strauss

Hill - Terlich

Plan B:

Franklin - Garland

Roughead - Frawley

Grimley/Hale - Pedersen

Breust - Terlich

Puopolo - Dunn

Hill - Strauss

I think they'll start with Frawley on Franklin. The big question is who is a better (or capable) defender out of Dunn or Pedersen and can any of them stop Roughy who's been in good form this year now he's playing more forward until the late in game. It will be a big test for these two under performers. Grimley played very well against Casey and plays with a spark and they've left Bailey out to give him a second week. Just like Hale he's no slouch up forward. Then Breust has claims to Hawthorn's second most dangerous forward, he's a super talent and probably the best crumber in the league in terms of positioning himself at the drop of the ball or sneaking out of packs.

Up our end:

Fitzpatrick - Lake - Good luck big fella use your speed

Dawes - Gibson - Again this is a struggle

Howe/Watts - Stratton

Macdonald - Birchall - defensive role try to limit his touches of the footy

Tapscott - Cheney - possibly the one Hawthorn defender who can really be beaten but Tapscott doesn't look up to it

Davey - Guerra - again good luck flash, get on your bike and work both ways

Bail - Mitchell - defensive role, try and stop him having 40 touches

Pretty good summation 'master', wouldn't be surprised to see Puopolo pick up Terlich playing his defensive role on just about our only run and carry player out of the back half.

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As for Nev Jetta, I think it is time we faced facts that the kid just isn't any good. I desperately want him to be, because he is tenacious and aggressive and willing, but he doesn't get involved enough and doesn't hurt enough when he does.

I agree Nasher. For me the jury has been out for a couple of years on Nev, but I think we now have a verdict.

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One wonders why they bothered dropping Strauss considering they've brought him back after just 1 week and Freo had a plethora of small blokes kicking loads of goals last week.

Considering he kept Nahas to 7 touches the week before Freo, I'd say it was a bad move to drop him against Freo.

But, Neeld knows his stuff, he'd have his reasons.

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For that particular week playing Strauss would have created a team with a superfluity of S's no doubt.

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When will Tappy have a breakout game ? I want this kid to succeed.

He has the attributes and has played alot this year.

to be honest I dont think much of him, he aint quick or clever but rather slowish and not that effective. yes he has guns and can hurt an opponent, has he really shown much?

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to be honest I dont think much of him, he aint quick or clever but rather slowish and not that effective. yes he has guns and can hurt an opponent, has he really shown much?

Nine tenths of bugger all lordweaver.

VFL standard at best IMO

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to be honest I dont think much of him, he aint quick or clever but rather slowish and not that effective. yes he has guns and can hurt an opponent, has he really shown much?

Nothing wrong with having one of those blokes in your side. He's a good long kick but lost all confidence last week against Freo and got the fumbles really bad.

A chance for redemption before getting dropped.

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