First half will be a slog

Clarkson is still a great matchday coach

Mids trying to play Hollywood football. What a surprise 

ANB and Rivers both clear worst on ground for us. Everything they do turns to Hawthorn goals and opportunities.

We're going to have to earn this one today, as our forwardline looks poor and our defence is shaky with Petty and Rivers down there not doing great.

6 minutes ago, Better days ahead said:

Nibbler off his game. He won;t hold his spot next week at this rate

Shocker thus far.

Oliver too cute handballs.

Defence at sea. Not competing at ground level. Need to re-group at quarter time. 

Ball use, lack of pressure, ball security & our kicking has been horrible this game.

Still early folks... we havent lost yet

We are great at kicking the ball straight to Hawthorn players in our forward line.  Jesus christ

The Max Gawn miss set the tone. ****ful performance. 

Fix the shambles down back boys 

No May no backline. No Fritsch no forwardline. 
Prove me wrong Melbourne. Please. 

When we get first hands on the ball how about hanging on to it!

7 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Petty had to punch that instead of trying to grab it.

Im glad Hibberds pkaying well. Petty does not instill confidence.

 

Just now, layzie said:

Fix the shambles down back boys 

Pressure up the field the real issue

I hope it’s not a big mistake dropping Jetta. He could have snuffed two of those hawk cheapies. 

Hibbo playing well but otherwise it is worrying signs early in defence. Even Tommo is looking very uncertain. 

Gonna need to find another gear or two to get it done today.

We are clearly struggling forward of the Centre and our backline needs to settle. 
If we don’t start to dominate the clearances we are done for. 

A lot of bath water has been consumed this week 

Still had opportunities to be level or in front though...

Our fringe players starting to look fringe again. Rivers having a mare. Brown not the answer up forward. Jordan off the pace (2nd week running?) Jones largely invisible.

Incredible how two key players out impacts how the whole team looks.

Concerning.

The Hawks remind me of raffa Nadal. They keep plucking stuff out their dates

Petty having a nightmare

we need to slow down and steady

 

Them getting on top in the first should be a good wake up call

 

Pig playing well. Let the boys know how the VFL lads went and there is plenty of competition 

Bring on a fired up second quarter 

We are in for a fight here. A good opportunity to find out if we are made of the right stuff.

Melksham has 3 quarters to save his career