Where will Hawthorn finish in 2012?

MTTY · January 28, 2011, 12:34:20 PM

I'm predicting 3rd anywhere from 1-6 for me

Luigi197 · January 28, 2011, 04:19:45 PM

very strong team. another premiership within next 6 years. but top 8 from me

bunyip · January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM

They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?

Hawka · January 29, 2011, 08:41:51 PM

Quote from: bunyip on January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?

yes they should

pyronerd · January 29, 2011, 08:42:55 PM

Quote from: hawka26 on January 29, 2011, 08:41:51 PM
Quote from: bunyip on January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?
yes they should

so they considered the last 2 seasons failures then :P

Hawka · January 29, 2011, 08:43:36 PM

Quote from: pyronerd on January 29, 2011, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: hawka26 on January 29, 2011, 08:41:51 PM
Quote from: bunyip on January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?
yes they should
so they considered the last 2 seasons failures then :P

2009 yes
half of last yr yes

pyronerd · January 29, 2011, 08:44:43 PM

Quote from: hawka26 on January 29, 2011, 08:43:36 PM
Quote from: pyronerd on January 29, 2011, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: hawka26 on January 29, 2011, 08:41:51 PM
Quote from: bunyip on January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?
yes they should
so they considered the last 2 seasons failures then :P
2009 yes
half of last yr yes

so u should, tipped u to make the top 4 this year though ;)

P.S. answer my PM :P

Hawka · January 29, 2011, 08:46:33 PM

Well premiers with my heart but head says top 4

hawk_88 · January 29, 2011, 08:47:26 PM

Quote from: bunyip on January 29, 2011, 08:13:15 PM
They just missed out on a top 4 position last season. Every team seeks to improve on last season, so, if they fail to make at least the prelim this season, shouldn't they consider that a failure?

There is no doubt that is par and has been for the last two years. Anything less would be a failure with that list.

pyronerd · January 29, 2011, 08:48:00 PM

Quote from: hawka26 on January 29, 2011, 08:46:33 PM
Well premiers with my heart but head says top 4

well i originally voted top 8 but changed my mind :P

Hawkerforlife · February 10, 2011, 09:03:18 PM

I reckon top 2 with the pies

ossie85 · February 10, 2011, 10:05:54 PM

Buddy scares me :(

He monsters Collingwood everytime

pyronerd · February 10, 2011, 10:14:45 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on February 10, 2011, 10:05:54 PM

Buddy scares me :(

He monsters Collingwood everytime

intimidated i see ossie :P

hawk_88 · February 10, 2011, 11:25:36 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on February 10, 2011, 10:05:54 PM

Buddy scares me :(

He monsters Collingwood everytime

Roughy has done pretty well against you guys as well.

I think my favourite win was in either 08 or 09, Buddy and Roughy both kicked 5 and Willo chimed in with 3 if I remember correctly. I think we beat you by about 70 points.

Interestingly I think the danger man against us from the Pies this year might just be Leigh Brown.... never thought I would say that. I'm not sure that we have anyone that could go with him.

Big Lance · February 11, 2011, 01:08:51 PM

Quote from: cookie311993 on January 12, 2011, 03:04:25 PM
when will it be that the hawks will have another solid season? the premiership win against the cats was a good season, but they are a long way off producing that kind of season lately. perhaps it was just a fluke

You don't fluke a premiership. Perhaps take another look at the finals series and see how badly Hawthorn smashed the Saints and Dogs, Geelong were worried come GF after the Rnd 17 game and it showed in the way they played. They were under pressure and little Gaz just couldn't get it going for them as hard as he tried. Buddy and Roughy were largely quiet but players like Young, Ellis, Williams and Dew played their best or most important games of their careers. Not to mention some of Cyrils efforts (tackle on the wing anyone?). Hawthorn were undefeated that season till about Rnd 10 or 11 and were clearly the best team in the comp along with Geelong. Anyone that says it was a fluke is ignorant to the point of stupidity.

Depth wont be an issue this year. Recruited very well picking up some good mature age draftees like I Smith and Puopolo along with Hale, Cheney and Bruce will be in the team or pushing hard for spots. Combine this with our young players that are hungry for football such as Shiels, Savage, Whitecross and co and think it's the best depth we have had in recent memory including 08. The list cleanout at the end of last season i think will have a positive effect on the playing group.