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POSTGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

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If anyone is feeling a little down, go the Big Footy Hawthorn page reviewing the game.  They are a mite unhappy. And if that doesnt cheer you up, todays was Hawthorns lowest score against Melbour

Jaded No More
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Slap yourself twice for saying that beating Hawthorn by over 50 points is nothing to get satisfied about.  Need I remind you that it wasn’t long ago that they were smashing us and we were the

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Some MFC supporters started getting frustrated at our kick-mark play in the fourth. I thought it was smart - we were down one on the bench and hadn't been able to give Brown or TMac any rest. Kee

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Goodwin 1, Critics 0.

The numerous posters who moaned about team selection were confounded.

Hore proved the ideal substitute in the circumstances and Petty's versatility shored up the defence after the exits of May and Lever.

And Goody's defensive blanket set-up in the first quarter forced the Hawks to go sideways more often than a crab.

It's true the opposition weren't great, but for once we had a game plan that worked perfectly.

 

 

 

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Did they send him to do run throughs last time? 
There is a very specific ACL test they do. It’s either negative, positive or inconclusive like it was with Gawn last year. An inconclusive test would be treated as an ACL. 

I’m alone at home with only you lot to vent to. I really want to win the flag 

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One of Traccs best games, effective on every line, doubt he lost a contest

Fritsch excellent, he embarrassed Sicily in the last quarter

Petty a good in. Particularly when switched back in necessity. 

Pickett, what a player.  Maybe top 10 in the league by seasons end. 

Staying optimistic on May and Lever, I feel like they won't miss long and if we have depth anywhere it's in the backline. If we can go 1-1 in Adelaide and then beat the lions on our home ground post bye and we've made a very good start. 

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2 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Your knee can feel quite ok until you try and turn, his run through didn’t feel good clearly. He’s done it twice and it was innocuous last time. 

He would know if he has done his ACL and would not be giving postgame interviews if he had.

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Did they send him to do run throughs last time? 
There is a very specific ACL test they do. It’s either negative, positive or inconclusive like it was with Gawn last year. An inconclusive test would be treated as an ACL. 

I’m alone at home with only you lot to vent to. I really want to win the flag 

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Your knee can feel quite ok until you try and turn, his run through didn’t feel good clearly. He’s done it twice and it was innocuous last time. 

ACLs in most cases are determined on the spot by the Lachman test. They would have test that on him, so an ACL would be a surprise. 

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10 minutes ago, danielE288 said:

I just saw him on the club video smiling and singing the song. Didn't seem like It to me

Yep bouncing around unstrapped with child in hand.

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

Developing very very nicely

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I’m alone at home with only you lot to vent to. I really want to win the flag 

Okay we get it

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Go redlegs.

Professional win with some terrific individual efforts and highlights.

Goody looks a genius with his selections. 

Hore replaces may.

And Petty goes back to cover Lever.

Despite losing our two best key defenders for a half, on a perfect day for footy the oppo can't break 50 points.

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

Not as tall as most but hardly ever gets moved off his line, very strong.

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Said it before, but what elevates us from serious contender to God mode is Trac's kicking.  He just gets so many great opportunities to convert possessions into scores.  If he hits targets inside 50 and around the ground, it's worth 3-5 goals. Absolute weapon. 

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

He was good. His ruck follow up is strong.

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37 minutes ago, Skuit said:

What's Gerald Healy's problem? Did we push him out or something?

Also, currently searching online for a novelty jumbo sombrero to eat re. Tomald showing composure and restraint down back. 

Healy’s problem is he’s the Ian Chappell of footy commentary

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

I knew he’d do much more rucking. We needed to give Gawn more breaks as we head into 2 games in 5 days. 
I love how he competes at ground level, and frankly it gets him involved. It’s definitely not the worst thing for him. 
Thought he played well. And how important it is for him to have Ben Brown to take the space behind him when he’s inside 50. 
 

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

He's definitely starting to turn potential into performance but there's still some way to go.

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

he was excellent. Dirty Chol tried to kick him in the head like the May push kick, and he competed well. He gave Max and excellent chop out today. 

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What did we think of JVR's game? Much more time in ruck, it's not ideal for a youngster but he competes hard and it does give him a chance to get into the game. Thoughts?

I thought JVR was terrific. I really think he's out best second ruck option. Competes in the air and on the ground. And time in the ruck gives him an outlet to get into the game if it's not working for him Inside F50. 

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Healy’s problem is he’s the Ian Chappell of footy commentary

Tool of first order

Way past his use by date a complete irrelevant dinosaur

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Just now, whatwhat say what said:

one of the best defensive displays i've seen us execute

the way we held up their ball movement and punished them on turnover

second quarter was ugly, compounded by may's injury, but we were dominant otherwise

professional win

That second quarter was Hawthorn giving everything they had to shut the contest down, after realizing their only option was to keep the margin of their loss to a minimum. 
But playing all out defense is never sustainable against a side that is smashing you in contested possessions and clearances and when you don’t have the forwardline nor the disposal skills to punish the opposition on turnover.

They’d be very disappointed that they managed only one goal with May and Lever both off the ground.

They are hot garbage and it gives me great pleasure to watch them get destroyed. 

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Serious question - can you run around with the nickname Wizard when you’ve played two senior games and kicked 1.7? A tad premature 😁

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