Grand Final Replay

[rjay 24,889]

Watch as the AFL creates a way to bail Sydney out when Buddy retires in 4-5 years.

They're going to have too. I hope they help us out if Clark retires this year.

[sue 9,099]

They're going to have too. I hope they help us out if Clark retires this year.

Yeah, just like the decided the team which is being laughed about didn't need a PP last year.

[jazza 1,323]

Can we just give Hawthorn the flag and end this shitty season?

agreed.

but freo might be worth another win for us,after what we saw last night.

no,im not serious.

[low flying Robbo 979]

The Hawks just always have players in space.... It was exactly the same when they played us in the practice match. So many loose players

[sue 9,099]

The Hawks just always have players in space.... It was exactly the same when they played us in the practice match. So many loose players

How do they do it? Is it simply that they don't wait to see if their teammates will get the ball, they just assume they will and run into space. Risky, but if they do get it then they are away.

[John Crow Batty 8,862]

Freo were undermanned this evening, Barlow and Fyfe in particular.

They will be around when the whips are cracking.

I agree, they also put in a shocker completely out of character to how they usually play. I do suspect they are somewhat intimidated by Hawthorn unlike their aproach to other clubs. They have a long time to work it out before the finals though. Edited April 4, 2014 by america de cali

[dees189227 12,373]

Yep not missing Buddy at all. Its funny how they are flying and Buddy is copping media attention and sydney are 0-2. They do play better without him.

It does show where Col is at when Freo lose 2 mids and col isnt selected.

Watching the game last night a few players dropped easy chest marks. My dad's comment was I bet those dropped marks dont get the media attention like Watts did.

[Whispering_Jack 29,812]

Watching the game last night a few players dropped easy chest marks. My dad's comment was I bet those dropped marks dont get the media attention like Watts did.

Thought exactly the same thing but then I also understand that the way to stop the media from treating as as an easy target is to actually perform the way people expect a football team to perform.

We seriously need to harden up and work our butts off like Hawthorn does.

[old dee 23,782]

Thought exactly the same thing but then I also understand that the way to stop the media from treating as as an easy target is to actually perform the way people expect a football team to perform.

We seriously need to harden up and work our butts off like Hawthorn does.

I have been saying that for four decades WJ

They are the team we should aspire to be.

Not far to go just about 20 players short.

[gsmith12 491]

Not that much, you wouldn't want to be relying on 2 or 3 players.

Hawthorn had more missing, they cover it better.

If you were going to pick the Grand Finalists now it would probably be Hawthorn v West Coast/ Port...but it's a long season ahead

Hawthorn did not have more missing, by a long stretch.

Check the injury lists on the AFL site to confirm should you be in doubt.

[monoccular 17,413]

Seeing Hawthorn play, they are in another league. We must take on at least 3 of their habits

1. 2nd and 3rd efforts. Scrap, bump, stay on your feet.

2. Tackling hard and physical to create pressure and turnovers

3. kicking to the Hot Spot ... 15 metres in front of goals. They all know where the ball is going. None of this leading to the boubdary line rubbish.

I still think we can change in one season. Roos must work out our skills are average and play a different style.

sons - can you please apply for an assistant coach's rôle at MFC. You pick the eyes out of the Hawks' recipe for success, especially point 1.

Scrap ("unsociable football"), bump (still allowed if done with due care and judgement), and stay on you feet (does nobody any good if lying on the ground - need core strength training, or "substance x"!)

[rjay 24,889]

Hawthorn did not have more missing, by a long stretch.

Check the injury lists on the AFL site to confirm should you be in doubt.

I'm talking about walk up starts

Hawthorn had Hodge, Lake (Susp. but same deal, did not play), McEvoy, Stratton. Sewell 50/50

Freo had Fyfe, Barlow, Dawson and one of the rucks Clarke or Griffin. Gumby 50/50

[gsmith12 491]

Barlow, Fyfe, Dawson, Bradley, Silvagni, Clarke, Griifin, Sylvia and they lost Ibbotson very early on.

Hawthorn were far too good and may well repeat the dose later on however Freo were well below their best both in personnel and performance.

[rjay 24,889]

Barlow, Fyfe, Dawson, Bradley, Silvagni, Clarke, Griifin, Sylvia and they lost Ibbotson very early on.

Hawthorn were far too good and may well repeat the dose later on however Freo were well below their best both in personnel and performance.

The only walk up start in those is either Clarke or Griffin not both.

They were down with their key on ballers and it was a concern how much effect that had on the performance but it's only early days.

[gsmith12 491]

Silvagni and Bradley were regulars last season but your midfield point is well made.

[titan_uranus 24,979]

Huge wake up call for Fremantle - they have a lot of work to do if they want to win the flag, as they'll need to learn how to beat Hawthorn in Melbourne.

It's not the end of the season though. We've seen time and time again that you don't want to peak in April, you need to be ramping it up in August/September. Fremantle are still a very good side.

[low flying Robbo 979]

How do they do it? Is it simply that they don't wait to see if their teammates will get the ball, they just assume they will and run into space. Risky, but if they do get it then they are away.

Exactly. They have confidence in their backline