Autopsy Round 3, 2023: Hawks skin the Roos

[madhawksfan]

After watching the replay, I’m in awe of the coaches and players for completely changing the approach to ball movement so significantly in 6 days. Today, we used the corridor when it was on, lowered our eyes and possessed the ball to make them defend. Very few hospital handballs and excellent spread.

We will win more games this year if we play like that. North are far more more experienced and we beat them up across the ground. Scoreboard flattered them in the end.

Thought Day, Moore, Scrim, Sicily, Newk, Amon, CMac, Ward, Frost, Dimma, Brocky and Greene were all 7/10 or better today. Greene is not far off kicking 4-5 and Brocky could cause issues for the Craps next week.

Frenchie, Impey, Morrison, CJ (first half) and Meek were all solid contributors. Reeves was much better as well. Liked Finn’s game before he went off as he chose options that were within his limitations.

Huge challenge next week but a very pleasing effort.

 

[NineteenSixtyNine]

Great win! The media can find something else to focus on now and more ammo for Caro to attack Clarko.

 

[I got the outside word]

I only read it on Facebook but did Clarko not shake Sam’s hand?

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Nice to be back in the winners' circle this week. Also pleasing to see Brockman back, and Day in very good form.

 

[Paul Kersey]

I only read it on Facebook but did Clarko not shake Sam’s hand?

Always hard to tell on tv but it looked like he ran straight up the race.

 

[Cheersquad71]

Just want a quick shout to Will Day not just for an outstanding game but the way he took that solid hit in the 3rd got back up and just got on with it. No sooking, no staying down, no hoping for a free. His toughness is underrated IMO. He is fast becoming an elite midfielder


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Reminds me of a young Michael Tuck

 

[Judd2Sewell]

CBA's, out of 23 in total:

Nash - 19
Day - 15
Worpel - 13
Newcombe - 12
Ward - 8
Mackenzie - 4

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Mackenzie with only 71% game time.

MacDonald with only 68%.

 

[Topiary]

Frost was excellent today.

Heart in mouth when he has the ball however. The ledger went ok today. Just.

 

[madhawksfan]

I only read it on Facebook but did Clarko not shake Sam’s hand?

His press conference could be interesting viewing. Think he could be quite salty losing to Sam first time around.

 

[Roddy]

Another very solid game from Nash, 24 possies, 6 tackles, 2 shots at goal.

 

[tucky74]

WHAT NOW PURPLE AND CARO? WHAT NOW??

Life is to short, stop caring what w***ers say about our mighty club.

 

[Yardie]

Always hard to tell on tv but it looked like he ran straight up the race.

Correct. He should have taken a leaf out of Howe's book. He went across and spent some time with his past team mates.

 

[Long Live HFC]

 

[HedgeFund]

Correct. He should have taken a leaf out of Howe's book. He went across and spent some time with his past team mates.

They absolutely mobbed him.

 

[Nugett]

Another early birthday present!thanks team

 

[Buzz Hawk]

We won. Who cares who we beat and how.
For these young boys a win is gold.
Build the culture, a winning culture, the Hawthorn way.
Onwards.

 

[Yardie]

They absolutely mobbed him.

I love Crazy Eyes but did not realise how much the players really liked him.

 

[CobberRodgers]

The inability from both ruckman today to have an impact around the ground is concerning.

We’ve got time on our side though, I’ll be looking for some constant improvement over the next year or two in this area. Not going to get anywhere without a big bloke (or two) that can take marks and be a presence around the ground. A severe lack of 50/50 dump kick target (due to no true KPF atm as well) is really difficult for a young midfield to work through.

 

[Mercy Seat]

Correct. He should have taken a leaf out of Howe's book. He went across and spent some time with his past team mates.

I think they just wanted to avoid the awkward press photos, which is something Hodge alluded to earlier today. Wouldn’t be surprised if there was mingling behind the scenes. Was good to hear CJ talk about how he’s still loved by those guys.

 

[Mercy Seat]

Should have known then we had it in the bag.

 

[TylerDurden]

Reckon our rucks are starting to give us first use. Resulted in us smashing them in clearances and contested possession. Will only get more dominant from here.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

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Griffin Logue

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

115.4

2star

D

9.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

2star

MG

115.4

2star

D

9.8

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

115.4

2star

, this is how you shepherd a player off the ball, not what you did today. You just ran straight into Will Day

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Will Day

Age

23

Ht

191cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.5

2star

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

D

17.5

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

with no regard whatsoever for his safety. Fortunately for us, that knock appeared to make Will Day

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Will Day

Age

23

Ht

191cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.5

2star

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

D

17.5

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

better, so your loss, mate.

 

[Lickmesocks]

Something I think has flown under the radar a bit is Sicily's statistical dominance so far this season.

Another 28 disposal and 18 (18!) mark game today

I think we are going to witness one of the greatest statistical output from a backline player ever this year from the Blonde Prince.

The numbers he is pumping out at the moment are just next level.

Stats are complete rubbish these days except if you play SuperCoach.

A group of us were watching today and we all said in the first qtr he would have 30 and 15 marks today as he was getting so many cheap chips out the back.

 

[Mercy Seat]

Reckon our rucks are starting to give us first use. Resulted in us smashing them in clearances and contested possession. Will only get more dominant from here.

Ruckwork was better today, but work around the ground not so much. Particularly from Meek today. Would like to see one of them make way at some point.