Comments on: Bulldogs, Hawthorns, Ports & North Melbournes 2009 Mid Season Review http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/dogs-hawthorns-ports-north-melbournes-2009-mid-season-preview Expert Weekly AFL Tips, AFL Round wrap ups, Dream Team info & tips on how to play and understand AFL Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:21:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jermayn http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/dogs-hawthorns-ports-north-melbournes-2009-mid-season-preview/comment-page-1/#comment-7340 Jermayn Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:25:09 +0000 http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/?p=1525#comment-7340 I think much can be written about Hawthorn. In the 2007 draft, Clarko recruited Dew to add grit to the team and on the back of his 3rd quarter in the 08 GF, he showed why. This year they knew Croad would be out for a long time, yet they let Dawson go? imo Clarko put too much trust in his team, if they kept Dawson (who has to be one of the most improved players) their defense would not look as weak. They also had the option to trade Boyle to the Dogs which they could have gotten something for, Boyle while injured has not showed anything for the last two years, they wont get anything for him now... Apart from poor recruiting and list management, they simply are NOT playing for each other. Whether they are cocky and up themselves they definitely have a premiership hangover... I think much can be written about Hawthorn. In the 2007 draft, Clarko recruited Dew to add grit to the team and on the back of his 3rd quarter in the 08 GF, he showed why. This year they knew Croad would be out for a long time, yet they let Dawson go? imo Clarko put too much trust in his team, if they kept Dawson (who has to be one of the most improved players) their defense would not look as weak.

They also had the option to trade Boyle to the Dogs which they could have gotten something for, Boyle while injured has not showed anything for the last two years, they wont get anything for him now…

Apart from poor recruiting and list management, they simply are NOT playing for each other. Whether they are cocky and up themselves they definitely have a premiership hangover…

]]> By: Mike http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/dogs-hawthorns-ports-north-melbournes-2009-mid-season-preview/comment-page-1/#comment-7319 Mike Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:38:08 +0000 http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/?p=1525#comment-7319 I think if the dogs can continue playing the way they have the last couple of weeks, there is a real chance they could beat any of those sides...even st kilda and geelong. they are playing well and a premiership is within reach. The hawks have been really disapointing this year, but injuries have played a big part in that, but i agree they may have peaked too early, but i just dont think they are settled at all...players coming in and out of the side means they cant get alot of fluency, and i get the feeling some of the players are playing a little more for themselves rather than the team...i beg the question though...are Hawthorn really missing the leadershipf of Mr Guinness World Record Holder, Brownlow Medallist and Premiership Player Shane Crawford? i think maybe yes Port need a new coach and a revival...the players don't look excited about playing for the jumper...there is no passion. they had a huge loss against a spirited Bulldogs outfit, and while the Dogs were clearly the better team. Port should not have lost by that amount...they are a better team than that, they just are not delivering... North Melbourne are in turmoil. The coach has abandoned ship, and i get the feeling they might do a little sinking before they can power ahead.... I think if the dogs can continue playing the way they have the last couple of weeks, there is a real chance they could beat any of those sides…even st kilda and geelong. they are playing well and a premiership is within reach.

The hawks have been really disapointing this year, but injuries have played a big part in that, but i agree they may have peaked too early, but i just dont think they are settled at all…players coming in and out of the side means they cant get alot of fluency, and i get the feeling some of the players are playing a little more for themselves rather than the team…i beg the question though…are Hawthorn really missing the leadershipf of Mr Guinness World Record Holder, Brownlow Medallist and Premiership Player Shane Crawford? i think maybe yes

Port need a new coach and a revival…the players don’t look excited about playing for the jumper…there is no passion. they had a huge loss against a spirited Bulldogs outfit, and while the Dogs were clearly the better team. Port should not have lost by that amount…they are a better team than that, they just are not delivering…

North Melbourne are in turmoil. The coach has abandoned ship, and i get the feeling they might do a little sinking before they can power ahead….

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