The major stat from last week was the poor showing of the mids and I am sure that would have been a major part of the review. The question that needed to be answered was just how much the tough match against Sydney took out of the players both in a physical sense and mentally. The first game back after last year's heroics and media expectations and a hot warm humid evening to boot! Apart from the second half of the first quarter, the players were flat. Fumbles missed handballs, dropped marks, players slipping over and turnovers had supporters holding their breath. Those midfield numbers were not because Worps was missing. He is a key player but not the only player. Big Meeks looked to be doing it tough in the second half and he is crucial to the team's centre and stoppage work. On the other hand, Essendon was having its first real hitout and they were displaying more run and carry than us, but luckily for us, they lacked the overall skill to make us pay. Thankfully, on the clutch occasions, we went forward, we scored. Now, it is on to the Blues and every player selected will know what is at stake and what has to be played out. After that heartbreaking loss to Port, Sammy spoke to the team briefly and when he finished the whole team just embraced as one in a photo that shows just why they are heading in the right direction and nothing will stand in their way of getting there. Go Hawks!
Great post Tom!! Some good points made. The best thing about the start to this season has been the ability to find ways to kick big scores and win without playing well for the majority of the matches which the coach has spoken about.
Grand finals aren’t won in March!! It’s all about banking the wins early to give yourself the best chance and finishing top 4. Let’s hope that continues tonight!
The major stat from last week was the poor showing of the mids and I am sure that would have been a major part of the review. The question that needed to be answered was just how much the tough match against Sydney took out of the players both in a physical sense and mentally. The first game back after last year's heroics and media expectations and a hot warm humid evening to boot! Apart from the second half of the first quarter, the players were flat. Fumbles missed handballs, dropped marks, players slipping over and turnovers had supporters holding their breath. Those midfield numbers were not because Worps was missing. He is a key player but not the only player. Big Meeks looked to be doing it tough in the second half and he is crucial to the team's centre and stoppage work. On the other hand, Essendon was having its first real hitout and they were displaying more run and carry than us, but luckily for us, they lacked the overall skill to make us pay. Thankfully, on the clutch occasions, we went forward, we scored. Now, it is on to the Blues and every player selected will know what is at stake and what has to be played out. After that heartbreaking loss to Port, Sammy spoke to the team briefly and when he finished the whole team just embraced as one in a photo that shows just why they are heading in the right direction and nothing will stand in their way of getting there. Go Hawks!
Great post Tom!! Some good points made. The best thing about the start to this season has been the ability to find ways to kick big scores and win without playing well for the majority of the matches which the coach has spoken about.
Grand finals aren’t won in March!! It’s all about banking the wins early to give yourself the best chance and finishing top 4. Let’s hope that continues tonight!
I would like to calmly say that I enjoyed reading this article. It turns out the 'what should happen' was right!! :)
😂 ✅
Nailed it, Brad!
🙏 now let’s go and get the win!
Looks like they took your advice, Brad
This week its all on you. 😁
No pressure 😬 !! 🤞
What's this bullshit about what should happen and what will happen. Are you at training? Talking to players? Checking their fitness?
Hi Nic, I’ll jump in here and hopefully answer your question.
‘What should happen’ is the changes that Brad would make if he had the ability and responsibility to make them.
‘What will happen’ is Brad’s opinion on what Mitchell will do.
Hope that helps. We’re all Hawks fans here, just trying to enjoy the ride.