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Teams – Squad for NAB Cup Round 2, 2010 vs Bulldogs

February 26, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

After a good performance in Round 1 against the Tigers, w should have a harder task against the Dogs in round 2. The 3 guys likely to come into the side that interest me most are Sam Grimely (Ruckman and sneaky backman option), Josh Gibson after moving to the Hawks from the Roos in the offseason and Carl Peterson, Second year rookie that is impressing many at training and could be a smokey in fantasy terms especially if Hooper and Rioli are missing with injury. Anyway, here is the side:

2. Jarryd Roughead
3. Jordan Lewis
4. Rick Ladson
5. Sam Mitchell
6. Josh Gibson
8. Xavier Ellis
12. Brad Sewell
13. Simon Taylor
14. Grant Birchall
15. Luke Hodge
17. Beau Muston
18. Brent Guerra
19. Jarryd Morton
21. Shane Savage
23. Lance Franklin
25. Ryan Schoenmakers
26. Liam Shiels
27. Stephen Gilham
28. Garry Moss
29. Tom Murphy
30. Campbell Brown
31. Matthew Suckling
35. Sam Grimley
36. Jordan Lisle
39. Ben Stratton
43. Will Sierakowski
45. Jarrod Kayler-Thomson
47. Luke Bruest
48. Carl Peterson.

Filed Under: News, Teams Tagged With: 2010, Bulldogs, Carl Peterson, Josh Gibson, NAB Cup, round 2, Sam Grimley, Squad, Team, Western

Audio:Our Presidents thoughts on Free Agency

February 25, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

Earlier this week, the AFL and AFL Players Association, during a joint press conference, announced the 2012 would see the introduction of Free Agency.

The plan involved (as a basic summary) the unrestricted ability for a delisted player to pick his own new club, the middle tier of players to also pick there own club and the top 25% earners at a club to sign with a new club but the original club can match the offer either forcing the player to stay or go into the draft.

Well its fair to say, like me, our president, Jeff Kennett was not a fan of either the rule brought in or the process that saw it come in. You can check out what he had to say on the Hawks web site by clicking here.

Also I have linked our to audio of Jeff talking to Kevin Bartlett on Melbourne radio station, SEN.

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Filed Under: Jeff Kennett, News, Podcast Tagged With: AFLPA, FA, Free Agency, Jeff Kennett, Players Association, SEN

My thoughts on NAB Cup win over Tigers

February 22, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone 2 Comments

Thought I would add some points from our Round 1 NAB Cup 2010 win against the Tigers. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Game, News, Video Tagged With: 2010, Buddy, Garry Moss, Jarrod Roughead, Jordan Lewis, Lance Franklin, Liam Shiels, NAB Cup, Round 1, third man up, Video

Squad for NAB Cup Round 1, 2010

February 11, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

Shane Savage - One to watch in Round 1 of 2010 NAB Cup

The boys will be having an Open Training tomorrow morning before heading out to Tassie to take on the Tigers in the opening Round of the NAB Cup. Here is the Squad:

2 Jarryd Roughead
3 Jordan Lewis
4 Rick Ladson
5 Sam Mitchell
6 Josh Gibson
8 Xavier Ellis
12 Brad Sewell
13 Simon Taylor
14 Grant Birchall
15 Luke Hodge
16 Beau Dowler
17 Beau Muston
18 Brent Guerra
19 Jarryd Morton
21 Shane Savage
23 Lance Franklin
25 Ryan Schoenmakers
26 Liam Shiels
27 Stephen Gilham
28 Garry Moss
30 Campbell Brown
31 Matthew Suckling
36 Jordan Lisle
39 Ben Stratton
42 Wayde Skipper
43 Will Sierakowski
45 Jarrod Kayler-Thomson
47 Luke Breust

The boys I am most looking forward to seeing are:

Josh Gibson – One of the two prize recruits (along with Shaun Burgoyne). How goes Gibson might be how goes the Hawks. Brad Sewell claimed that he will be playing Full Back this year. May not actually play.
Shane Savage – Like what he has done both late last year and in the last two training sessions I have been too. Could be a Smokey to make the Round 1 side v Melbourne
The Cobbler (Ryan Schoenmakers) – One of the players with the most excitement around him this year from the Hawks faithful. With Croad’s retirement, big things are hoped from him. Would be suprised to see him wear the 24 by the start of 2011.
Liam Shiels – Another Popular player. Has finished school and word is that he is killing it on the track, leading all the runs. With his outstanding fitness, could find himself as the Hawks number 1 tagger this year.
Matthew Suckling – Another fan fav for his work at Box Hill last year. Great kick and that is something that the Hawks coaches love.
Wade Skipper – Sneaky chance for round 1 with the burns to Brent Renouf. I have a strange feeling that Clarko is a big rap for the mobile ruckman and he should be on all DreamTeam and SuperCoach Benches!
Rick Ladson – Back from injury and another Fantasy hot item. Has been talk that he is injured but has looked good in the last few weeks.

Who are you looking forward to seeing? Comment below!

Don’t forget to checkout the article on the Hawks site: “Pre-season Report: New faces”

Filed Under: News, Teams Tagged With: 2010, Cobbler, Josh Gibson, Liam Shiels, Matthew Suckling, NAB Cup, Rick Ladson, Round 1, Ryan Schoenmakers, Shane Savage, Team, Wade Skipper

Audio – Brad Sewell's Interview with 3AW 10-02-10

February 11, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone 1 Comment

The man some Hawks think could be in for a tilt at the Brownlow if all goes well for the Hawks was on 3AW Sports Today the Wednesday 10th Feb 2010. Discussed the Hawks better fitness base, some of the new players and other matters!
Enjoy

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Filed Under: News, Podcast Tagged With: 3AW, Brad Sewell, Interview, Preseason, Sports today

Hawthorn's Intra-club Match – 5th Feb 2010

February 5, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone 8 Comments

Wander down to Waverly this morning and what did we find but a bit of a hitout for the Hawks. It was like the good old days at Waverly with misty rain rolling in (not too windy though) so the skills weren’t as good as you would expect in the dry. There were players missing but most of the team was out there (as you can see from the photo below taken after the 1st Quarter). Enjoy. Also, if you wanted to name players in photos at the bottom of the post, would be very helpful for me and others! GO HAWKS (and make sure you are Proud, Passionate and (most important) Paid up)!

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Filed Under: News, Photos, Training Tagged With: Buddy, Game, Intraclub, Lance Franklin, Rick Ladsono, Sam Mitchell, Shane Savage

Audio: Johnny Barker interview on SEN

January 31, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

SEN’s Drive program, The Run Home with David Schwarz & Francis Leach have been doing previews of the up coming AFL season by interviewing someone from each club. They got to the Hawks recently and the man they interviewed was Johnny Barker. I thought it was a really good interview where Barks gave up enough for the fans without giving up to much inside information. Talked about the troubles last year. Talked about players on the rise and thoughts on where players where going. Enjoy!

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Filed Under: John Barker, News, Podcast Tagged With: audio, David Schwarz, Francis Leach, Interview, John Barker, SEN, The Run Home

Training 27/1/2010 – Its been a while for me!

January 28, 2010 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

After life (i.e. family committments) had prevented me from getting to training, I was able to get down for 30 odd minutes of training this morning. My son (Patrick) and I were down at Waverly for a training kickoff about 9:30am, with players coming down in two waves (including Hodge sneaking down late (see photo below)). One of the nice sights to see and hear is Max Bailey taking a very active role in the rehab group (okay, I mean I would rather him not in the rehab group but you know what I mean)! Anyway, I am sure your not here for my report, there are better around, on with the photos!

Our 2009 AFL NAB Draft Picks

November 26, 2009 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

Here are the Players that the Hawks have picked up:

Pick	Player	From
39	Sam Grimley	Northern Knight
46	Benjamin Stratton	East Perth
57	Jordan Williams	Bendigo Pioneers
58	Rhan Hooper	Brisbane Lions (AFL)
69	Taylor Duryea	Murray Bushrangers
70	Matt Suckling	Promoted Rookie

Matt Suckling

Benjamin Stratton

Jordan Williams

Rhan Hooper

Taylor Duryea

Filed Under: AFL, Drafts and Trading, News

Christmas with the Hawks

November 23, 2009 By Phillip Molly Malone Leave a Comment

071216-1401-14 This year the Hawks are doing something a bit different with there yearly Christmas event. They have done a lot of different things over the years from having their own evening and carol to having a clinic and even a cricket game.

This year they are further developing their relationship with the eastern suburban community and are joining forces with the City of Monash to be involved with their Carols by Candlelight. Here are the details:

Events details:
City of Monash – Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 20 December 2009
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
Entry – Free
Times:
4-7pm    Hawks Kids Zone
7-8pm    Pre show children’s entertainment on the main stage
8pm        Main carols to commence
10pm      Fireworks finale (weather conditions permitting)

The Hawks list some of the activities on the day as being:

Skills and drills with Hawks players
An appearance by Hawka
Merchandise
Membership
Animal farm
Face painting
Jumping castle

One of the things that a lot of people are disappointed with is that won’t be any player signing sessions but I am sure the other things will be a alot of fun and the Carols sound like a lot of fun too!

Might see you there.

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Animal Farm, Carols, Christmas, City of Monash, Hawka, Hawks, Jells Park, Jumping Castle, Membership, Monash, Wheelers Hill