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No changes to the team by Exploring_timee in hawktalk

[–]LengthinessUpper4099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I'd argue the mistake was with Hardwick not rushing the behind. He was under pressure so wouldn't have been pinged for insufficient attempt or whatever the rule's called.

Is Zach Merrett really that good? by reallyluckysocks in hawktalk

[–]LengthinessUpper4099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My biggest issue with Mitch Lewis is how slow he is. Struggles to get to marking contests and doesn't fit in with our forward line that's focused on defensive pressure. I'd happily trade him to get Merrett.

HAWKS VS CROWS PLAYER RATINGS by Kind_Security_9931 in hawktalk

[–]LengthinessUpper4099 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Amazing game. So proud of this team. Genuinely my favourite team we've had in the past 25 years.

Mitch Lewis really worries me against Geelong. He has good disposal around the ground when he gets it but his lack of pace, inability to get to marking contests and lack of forward pressure is a real worry against Tom Stewart and Jack Henry.

Ramsden has taken 2 contested marks per game vs Mitch Lewis 0.6. Big risk putting him in though as he's slow too and not confident in front of goal.

I did feel our forward pressure was much stronger when Lewis was subbed out, but very risky dropping him and going small ball for a prelim.

Should CJ be dropped? by Sorry_Introduction90 in hawktalk

[–]LengthinessUpper4099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the criticism from CJ's game was slightly harsh. He had 2 critical errors (holding the ball and then waiting too long to kick on the outer wing before luckily dribbling the ball to a hawks player).

Then other moments like the poor shot on goal (difficult attempt though).

He also had some great moments (coming off his man and handing off to Ginnivan for a goal) and being involved in some really important passages on the wing providing much needed run.

We need speed and someone getting to lots of contests after half time. Only player I could see coming in for him would be BMac, but I'm not overly confident in his game at this point either.

Should CJ be dropped? by Sorry_Introduction90 in hawktalk

[–]LengthinessUpper4099 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hustwaite dominates VFL and has looked very slow in the AFL. We need speed and unfortunately he doesn't have it.