Round 21 (Non MFC Games)

[Moneider96 1,045]

Wingard will be the best player in the AFL soon.

[monoccular 16,683]

Are the Hawks getting specialist coaching from the Scott twins: I haven't seen so much whinging at every free against.

[monoccular 16,683]

Hawks fans heading for the gates.

Maybe Freo didn't need to tank last week after all

[monoccular 16,683]

OMG Monfries selfishly trying to make himself a hero.

Could well turn the game.

[daisycutter 28,727]

gooood game this

go port

[Demon Disciple 11,215]

The ball had clearly gone through for a behind, so out of play, Hodge doesn't attempt to avoid contact but actually goes looking for it (a drastic change in direction with his hips) so it has to be classified as intentional, he hits him high and because Wingard's head also hits the behind post the impact is either high/severe.

This all means that Hodge should be sent straight to the tribunal with no chance of a guilty plea. In fact his poor record should add points to his loading. Minimum 3 but should get 4 because that's a very bad look for the game (Wingard is also very lucky that he doesn't seem to have suffered much damage - could've been a hell of a lot worse).

I'd also double the sentence, just because Dorks fans are pr!ck$

[daisycutter 28,727]

how about the two shades of grey - 33 and 32 possessions

[Earl Hood 5,880]

The ball had clearly gone through for a behind, so out of play, Hodge doesn't attempt to avoid contact but actually goes looking for it (a drastic change in direction with his hips) so it has to be classified as intentional, he hits him high and because Wingard's head also hits the behind post the impact is either high/severe.

This all means that Hodge should be sent straight to the tribunal with no chance of a guilty plea. In fact his poor record should add points to his loading. Minimum 3 but should get 4 because that's a very bad look for the game (Wingard is also very lucky that he doesn't seem to have suffered much damage - could've been a hell of a lot worse).

I'd also double the sentence, just because Dorks fans are pr!ck$

On MRP previous form because Wingard has come up OK they will say nothing here, move on. It seems to be about the damage inflicted not the act itself.

[Meggs 577]

Gotta love the arrogance of Dorks supporters. Bloke at work was going tonight, i asked him who he was playing, said no idea its not that important. Betcha he knows its Port Adeaude now!!

[Dr. Mubutu 697]

Didn't anybody tell Port Adelaide that they had nothing to play for?

[Jaded No More 60,146]

Love Chad Wingard as much as I hate Hawthorn.

Nice to see some one arm tackling attempts from Frawley. You can take the boy out of Melbourne...

[rjay 24,200]

Wingard will be the best player in the AFL soon.

Robbie Gray will be hard to top...

[Deetective Sgt. Taggert 380]

Wow. Suddenly the premiership race seems much more open

[rjay 24,200]

Norm Smith winning, multiple premiership playing, premiership capt, loved by playing group, mentally unstable guy.

Sigh....

Doesn't mean he's right in the head though 'Moon'...

...but seriously his biggest strength is also his greatest weakness. He hates being beaten and you can get under his skin when he is, he starts to lose it a bit.

[BAMF 3,920]

Love Chad Wingard as much as I hate Hawthorn.

Nice to see some one arm tackling attempts from Frawley. You can take the boy out of Melbourne...

I remember wishing Frawley all the best when he left.

But now, he is the primary reason why I do not want them to win.

If they win, his premiership medal will not be deserved. They are carrying him.

[dazzledavey36 49,803]

Frawley is seriously turning into a massive spud. He seems to just have gotten worse this year.

He simply does not suit their style and game plan.

Edited August 21, 2015 by dazzledavey36

[spirit of norm smith 13,637]

Yes Frawley is struggling. Not deserved of a game but the hawks are paying him $$$$ bigtime. His disposal is average.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Wowsers, Frawley has gone from average to genuine A-Grade spud. Is it just because he's surrounded by people who actually know what the hell they're doing?

I noticed how a few Hawks players got around him for setting up a basic, common-sense Rioli goal in the first half. Found that a bit telling.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

Surely Hodge can't be suspended for that. It was nothing. Wingard's head didn't come off. It was low impact. $ 150.00 fine. Move on!

[Earl Hood 5,880]

Surely Hodge can't be suspended for that. It was nothing. Wingard's head didn't come off. It was low impact. $ 150.00 fine. Move on!

The scary thing is what it could have been. On slow mo it looks bad Hodge is plainly intent on contact even though the ball is dead and Wingard is next to the post. Lingey keeps saying you have to take out the fact that Wingard is next to the post, I don't agree, lining someone up next to a post is dangerous.

[Chook 14,702]

Surely Hodge can't be suspended for that. It was nothing. Wingard's head didn't come off. It was low impact. $ 150.00 fine. Move on!

I’d love a dollar for every commentator who says “We all love Hodgey but…” before this weekend is out.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Oh boy, if the Hawks drop either of the next 2 matches... holy crap. That would be hilarious.

[DemonOX 8,578]

Didn't anybody tell Port Adelaide that they had nothing to play for?

Maybe the dees could take a leaf out of Ports book instead of being on their end of season trip with 3 rounds to go!

Just a thought.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

It's amazing how Port did this called "applying pressure" and look what happens. They rattled Hawthorn from the start who never got going.

Pressure requires no skill, experience or football knowledge. It is simply a state of mind, how all times can't do it all the time at AFL level amazes me.

Wingard is a genuine star, Hodge deserves four weeks but will get one.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Melbourne could learn a thing or two from Port. After enduring similar circumstances (with far less concessions) they've found a way to exceed all expectations.

We've treaded water.