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READY FOR THE KILL - THE HAWTHORN GAME

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The issue last week was we didn't have mids that ran hard enough so we had no options to kick forward to. That will be the reason Bail, Jones and Grimes are in. Michie should not have been dropped the previous week. The issue wont be run this week but kicking may be. Good that they have continued with Spencer, Stretch and Toump. I cannot for the life of me understand how Howe continues to get a game. Must be on his last chance.

We're in a quandry though - this week we have the hard runners who can't kick, and in previous weeks we haven't had enough hard running but blokes who can kick (generally). It's tough for us to get the mix right.

I agree that it's great we have persisted with Spencer, Stretch and Toumpas, although you would think another average performance for Spencer may see him get the chop.

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Bossdog
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Wow....You just have to love Demonland...... We have been beaten by a side that has won 6 straight to be unbeaten in the first 6 rounds(A feat not done since we did it in the 50's) We have been beat

timD
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No it's not. People will claim it is frustration. "I just want him to live up to his natural talent", and " What a waste" and "If Nev jetta and half the he'd be a champ...Watts is wasting his talent

Axis of Bob
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It is clear what the coaching staff saw as the major issue we had last week, and it's also clear that they are trying to fix it. Run, especially forward of the ball. We lack running ability. We lacke

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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...

We are struggling to hit a target on the ground and we bring in Bail, Jones and Grimes...

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

80+ points now

Worst ins I've seen in a long time.

So happy I can't make the game now.

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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...

We are struggling to hit a target on the ground and we bring in Bail, Jones and Grimes...

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

80+ points now

Worst ins I've seen in a long time.

So happy I can't make the game now.

We are not struggling to hit a target. We are struggling to have anyone run forward of the ball to attempt to hit. I would prefer to get that right and then worry about the first part.

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Nothing more than a gut feeling but I think we will push them. Don't think we'll win but think it will be closer than most expect.

I'd like to retract my earlier positive post after looking at the Melbourne changes. We are going to get massacred. I probably won't attend or watch now.
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hells bells Redleg

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Nothing more than a gut feeling but I think we will push them. Don't think we'll win but think it will be closer than most expect.

I'd like to retract my earlier positive post after looking at the Melbourne changes. We are going to get massacred. I probably won't attend or watch now.
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TeamPlayedFine39 Redleg

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I'm not overwhelmed by the changes either.

However, one thing these guys can do is get the ball. Yes I know most aren't fans of what they do with it, but the past two weeks we have literally struggled to touch the ball in the first quarters.

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I have a strange feeling that there will be more than just a bit of niggle in this game.

My concern will be that the Hawks are much better than us at that and we'll be put off our game with very negative consequences.

Hodge and Lewis represent a significant portion of the 2015 Hawks niggling talent and a significant portion of their inside ball getting ability.

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I am surprised to see that Watts hasn't even been named as an emergency. Is he injured? Surely they can't be serious! (Even though it will make many Demonlanders happy to see Grimes come in for him.)

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Surely you jest.....

We're struggling with both. JKH, Newton and Pedersen didn't really have much of it last week, and when they did, they didn't really do very good things with it. So, we might as well bring these boys in because at least they'll work to get in to space.

Bail will tackle. Michie will get inside and find the ball.

I'll still watch, if anything it creates more interest.

Someone said it earlier, but I agree that it would be great to see Salem in the middle a bit more.

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We currently don't hit targets because we have nothing forward of the ball or are well outnumbered forward of the ball. At least having players that run hard to space gives you a target. The fact they have questionable disposal becomes the next issue.

Fair enough....so, our selections will run forward, look up, miss the target, turn the ball over.....goal to Hawks.

Easy.

Sorry, not having a go at you....these selections are very ordinary.

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And to think some people thought we had 'depth'

Still no one can be to disappointed with the changes noting Pedersen hardly impacted, Watts hasn't impacted & Newton isn't getting enough of the pill or damaging enough with it.

As for JKH, I know he is injured but somtimes it looks like he is afraid of his own shadow.

The guys coming in we know aren't superstars but they are the best out of what we have available and they will all have a crack at least.

Hawks by 45

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Bail and Jones used to be regulars, in the 22 and its now taken them 7 rounds to get into the team. And they will both be out when Viney and Jetta return.

Not sure what you're complaining about really

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I am surprised to see that Watts hasn't even been named as an emergency. Is he injured? Surely they can't be serious! (Even though it will make many Demonlanders happy to see Grimes come in for him.)

Have you not seen him play?

Hes not good enough, end of story.

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