I think the reason players like White, Jones and Walker are favoured is because they buy into the team defence idea.

They may not be best available individually but team defence will win matches, not relying on Rowe to win one out all the time in defence.

Agree Sinbagger must be it because in isolation white doesn't warrant a spot

Versatility is the Hawthorn mantra, as are playing team rules and playing the ball and man hard.
White is versatile and hard at it. He can play defence, forward or midfield, though the last is probably not his best. He will probably play forward at some stage and Rowe will spend at least some time down back. A lot depends on whether Gorringe can run out a quarter at a time.
In my opinion, Everitt is the key to this game. If he can run riot outside fifty and then carry the footy insideor go in and take some marks, it will confuse the NM defensive structure.

Walker or White will play the third tall at either end and both can play both ends.

Remember, boys and girls, wins are bonuses here. The coach is in teaching mode and wants the structural things right. For years we have had a game plan that was rigid. This bloke is happy to throw the team around on the park more than many we have had over the past ten years. You need versatility to get away with that. If plan A isn't working, we go to Plan B.

We supporters are the ones looking for wins as the yardstick. What matters to Bolts is how they carry out his plans.

A win would be nice but not critical to the future.

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The best game he has ever played was perhaps his first game.

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Great post.

Reality.

The win is the bonus













but we take a top 8 spot if we win

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Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

Anyone know what time the game finishes?


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Could say the same for Gorringe, to be honest Frank.

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It's never as good as it looks and it's never as bad as it seems.

I would say little after 10

Cheers

Must've played some good ones in 2011 where he kicked 56 goals.

There's a rumour around that Waite may not play.

Yes! We would probably lose it the next week as we play Geelong but then we have Brisbane and St.Kilda. Maybe interesting after 12 rounds.

He's scared

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Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

It was pick 7 for Whiley, Jaksch and 19 which we used on Boekhurst. 28 (Rainbow) was our original second round pick I think. Still time for the trade to work out but if we had our time again...

He knows Weitering will eat him

No kicks in the nuts this week then.

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2 to 3 weeks?

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

If true and Daw comes in, can I nominate him for the Moran?

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I think that should be on the Dick thread.

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