Half forward flank

Sorry, but no comparison. Robbie was still well and truly playing well enough for his spot to never be under scrutiny.

Rubbish ranking having him ahead of Spargo

Sorry, but no comparison. Robbie was still well and truly playing well enough for his spot to never be under scrutiny.

Agree on all counts. KKs health is the priority, and if the right decision is made sets a good precent for future players and parents. Reach a deal that could help set him up in some Club role for his future.

Maybe, maybe not. The bloke is a warrior and will understand if he warrants selection to get there or not. We have an opportunity to play a significant role in finals this year. Sentiment counts for nothing.

I could not really care if he plays 300 or not.

That was my recollection as well.

It demonstrates the potential of Gawn and Preuss on occasion. Preuss to soften them up and then Max to dominate. Look out WC.

No one saying he shirks contests.

Love to have Pruess and Max take on the two West Coast rucks in a Grand Final

He doesnt like front on contact, not many players do, but he will avoid it. He is a handy third tall. Not much more or less.

I expect Preuss to compete well early I hope Viney directs his energy well I hope Brayshaw gets mid time in second half. Petracca and Oliver to shine. Weid to get to the ball and pickett and Spargo at his feet. Defence to hold up Only query is our resolve and composure at the death.

In 1964 a hawthorn player would come to my Eastern suburbs school and try and give away free tickets to the game on Saturday. Rarely did any kids take them. We were all Dees, Pies or Bombers we the Dees being the Kings. If I had taken those free tickets I would have witnessed a dozen Hawks flags, but stuff it I am a Dees man. Important game today.

Massive blow for us. Only a matter of time before we ran Jacko into the ground. Preuss to come in and work his b... off. Leave nothing in the tank. Do not panic rush Max back Grundy is a star but not a match winner. Find a way to get Brown back

I can see an argument for trading Jack is he was happy or disruptive but not the one to improve balance of the midfield. For once in my life we are blessed with a full complement of midfielders. lets keep them. Viney has value as a forward but it is a matter of selling it to him and teaching an old dog some new tricks. He deserves to have an opportunity to be more creative and hit the scoreboard in his later career with some bursts through the midfield. Viney and Pickett will take two good defenders and make others nervous with Wied and jacko bringing ball to ground.

Brown still may play a role. I thought he was a bit stiff. Fumbly first game but given no chance to make amends yet. Preuss has only just played one reserves game so may have played last week if he had a bit more match condition. We need to keep Preuss or swap him for another similiar type.

Thanks, yes Bate had the talent to be a 200 gamer as well. I saw him play the laziest practice game at Casey I have ever seen. It was the same game where I was chatting to one of our trainer/water bottle guys. he worked for Richmond and said he had been asked to help out.

Yes, seemed an odd trade at the time. My recollection is he was drafted in close draft order to another forward, name just escapes me. Anyway the other bloke had the talent to be still playing but I thought was lazy.

Cabin fever?

I agree with all of these Spirit. Could be win wins for player and club. Preuss for another ruckman unless Bradke is ready to step up.

Well, I am when the time between matches is a week. Anything meaningful to add.

I am sticking with the old one week or 5 days at a time. If we can beat the Pies I see us getting on a roll.

Never underestimate the impact of footy intelligent players, we have added Pickett, Bennell, Jacko, Weid in the mix recently and the ball is moving forward to space. Rivers and Sparrow buy into that style and we have six newish players to create a better version of see player, pass ball tactic.

Universities in the 40s, 50s. Only one then Mick. Melbourne University.

Mitchell knows how to teach. Mix of humour, questions and control.