19 minutes ago, Vineytime said:

Can someone please summarise?

HAWTHORN V MELBOURNE

MCG, 4.15pm

•Hawthorn’s form has returned at the right time of year, looking up and about and energised in its last two games. Despite the absence of Will Day and Josh Weddle, they look to be imposing a game style that could challenge other contenders. Hawthorn’s pressure game has been competition best across the season and when they can speed up off turnovers they look at their best.

•Melbourne brought energy and workrate to their strong performance against the Dogs last week. In the game all the way until the end, they were able to match their midfield and bounce off halfback consistently to provide supply to their front six. With two more big games to come against Hawthorn and Collingwood, it gives the players a focus to test themselves and shape the finals in 2025 while taking some key lessons into next year.

Since Round 19, Hawthorn has conceded more points from intercept possessions than any side – over 30 per game. The Demons’ ability to transition quickly, especially off kick-ins where they’re ranked No.1 for scoring, could expose that vulnerability if the Hawks’ forward pressure drops for even a moment.

•Jake Melksham’s seven goals from beyond 50 metres this season – more than any player in the AFL – is a threat Hawthorn must plan for, especially given its 21.5% one-on-one loss rate in defence. Conversely, when Nick Watson kicks multiple goals, Hawthorn is 8-2 – making his influence a strong barometer of its winning chances.

5 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

HAWTHORN V MELBOURNE

MCG, 4.15pm

•Hawthorn’s form has returned at the right time of year, looking up and about and energised in its last two games. Despite the absence of Will Day and Josh Weddle, they look to be imposing a game style that could challenge other contenders. Hawthorn’s pressure game has been competition best across the season and when they can speed up off turnovers they look at their best.

•Melbourne brought energy and workrate to their strong performance against the Dogs last week. In the game all the way until the end, they were able to match their midfield and bounce off halfback consistently to provide supply to their front six. With two more big games to come against Hawthorn and Collingwood, it gives the players a focus to test themselves and shape the finals in 2025 while taking some key lessons into next year.

Since Round 19, Hawthorn has conceded more points from intercept possessions than any side – over 30 per game. The Demons’ ability to transition quickly, especially off kick-ins where they’re ranked No.1 for scoring, could expose that vulnerability if the Hawks’ forward pressure drops for even a moment.

•Jake Melksham’s seven goals from beyond 50 metres this season – more than any player in the AFL – is a threat Hawthorn must plan for, especially given its 21.5% one-on-one loss rate in defence. Conversely, when Nick Watson kicks multiple goals, Hawthorn is 8-2 – making his influence a strong barometer of its winning chances.

So it's clickbait haha.

4 hours ago, thirty-one said:

After reading through most of this thread, every time I read "Bucks", I wonder what Gary Buckenara has to do with things.... then I remember that we are talking about someone a bit more recent. 🙄

This gives me PTSD symptoms.... uncontrollable shaking, cold sweats. 1987 really doesn't feel that long ago.....

28 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

He (Jobe) was a Captain, an absolute star and a Brownlow medalist and had multiple coaches

Only a defrocked Downlow medalist

3 hours ago, adonski said:

Elite level click bait

It's actually very possible that Freo could sack JL if they miss out on finals. Melb might not be the only club looking for a coach in 2 weeks time.

4 hours ago, DiscoStu17 said:

All good. But is it Callaghan or Callahan?

Doesn't matter if your first name is Harry and you have a 44 Magnum

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