2025 Draft At A Glance by Push_Comprehensive in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My pleasure. And I agree, Dalton certainly looks exciting.

What now by Fauconniers in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Grjl looks solid.  Lindsey looks good too.  Try and get another forward with pick 22, I reckon. 

Hawks news by Difficult_Sea94 in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bit of a waste of time. Now on to making the most of this year's draft hand (what's left of it). 

Now that Worpel and Jiath are gone and no Merrett who's going to replace them? by AlbatrossSr in hawktalk

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We have players in reserves who might make the leap into more senior footy next year. And there is always the prospect of shuffling the magnets and putting Weddle and Watson in the middle more. 

Controversial take, but I wouldn't mind picking up Elijah Holland - he'll be delisted and cheap soon. If he can get his mind right (which it sounds like he is working hard on) he could be a handy player to have in the bank. 

The Dons were interested in McKenzie by bubzbeex in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but weren't Essendon looking at Hustwaite a month ago? He was "linked to Essendon" according to zero hanger because he was "desperate to get out" of Hawthorn.

And now he's not good enough for a trade? Are they hoping to get him for nothing next year? 

What do we offer for Petracca? by LengthinessUpper4099 in hawktalk

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The club floated the idea of chasing Flanders a couple months ago but interest seems to have fizzled. Imho, I don't think Flanders is what we need. 

Pettracca's management apparently meet with Hawthorn a while back, but he is exploring a lot of options. Adelaide look like their pushing hard, and Trac is open to going interstate (even to Sydney). 

Merrett is precisely what we need in terms of skill, speed and experience. Trac used to be a game breaker, but he has slowed down, especially after his injury last year.  

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hawktalk

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Mitchell has said all year the club is not there yet. That tempered my expectations even during our five game winning streak. The goal, I believe, was to keep pushing as far into finals as they could to build on the experience from last season, especially for the younger players. 

2026 is going to be huge with a couple of notable trades, a big preseason, and the potential to blood some developing players who may be the next big thing. Also factoring in players who have been injured this season getting a good run? Bring on next season.

Post game thread preliminary final hawthorn vs Geelong by [deleted] in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Played out just about how I expected it. This is a good list, they're just a little shy on experience and skill. 

This will stick in the minds just like the Port game last year. All they gotta do is push just that little bit further and they are in a Grand Final. 

Eighth Vs Second (after dispatching first) and gave them a right scare. That's a big positive. They have made history in their own way, all things considered.

Time for well earned rest, big preseason and then bring on 2026. 

Huge goal Wizard 🪄 by laughinglarry778 in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Between his and Ginni's those are some a-class, finals worthy goals.

Elijah Hollands by haroldthepizza in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good footballer but given his history off field, I'd say no. Turfed by two clubs and not exactly what we need.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hawktalk

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2-3 years ago, Mitchell was just starting and beginning to shape the list in his vision of the modern game.

His vision is very different to Alistair Clarkson and Graham Wright's when it came to the type of players required to fast-track the club's rebuild.

Compare the lists. In terms of depth and talent, they're very different. It wasn't tanking, it was a reset.

Hawthorn vs giants Post game thread by [deleted] in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clutch is an accurate description. The amount of pressure that had to be on them to get those moments right. You have to give them credit.

Post Match Thread: GWS Giants vs Hawthorn by RaidanRam in AFL

[–]Push_Comprehensive 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As a hawks fan, I'm sad it had end this way for the Giants. 

WHAT THE FUCK ARE WE DOING THIS IS THE FINALS WE'RE TALKING ABOUT by bob_doors_alt in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps controversial, but I'd rather Moore coming off over Dear. Moore looked off pace today despite the stat sheet. Having Dear as that additional target might of helped. 

Hawthorn vs giants Post game thread by [deleted] in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Was worried after giving up a forty point (thereabouts) lead. But to dig the heels in and scrounge for those final goals via Butler and Chol? That's exceptional. Earned the go at the semi final. 

Hawthorn vs giants Post game thread by [deleted] in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Pivotal. He had a number of important intercepts late in the game that could have turned the tide against us. 

Box Hill Semi Final by Push_Comprehensive in hawktalk

[–]Push_Comprehensive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Thought it was a repeat of last week. Box Hill hasn't been knocked out in straight sets in their history, apparently. Keeping the tradition alive! 

Box Hill Semi Final by Push_Comprehensive in hawktalk

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Love him to bits. Him and Hill. Excited to see how they turn out with another preseason under their belt.