Pre Season 2015

[Mr.Craig]

Article on TOB...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-30/hawk-to-write-own-chapter-23

[JBs-Hawks]

Zac Webster suspended from the first two preseason games for secretly filming women in sex acts. Lol.

[elephants]

Zac Webster suspended from the first two preseason games for secretly filming women in sex acts. Lol.

Yup, my favourite form of comedy ::) :P

[Mr.Craig]

Good lord. ::)

Next time put down the camera and join in Zac.

[Mr.Craig]

Best 22 according to AFL.com...

B: Shaun Burgoyne, Brian Lake, Josh Gibson
HB: Grant Birchall, James Frawley, Ben Stratton
C: Isaac Smith, Sam Mitchell, Bradley Hill
HF: Luke Hodge, Jonathon Ceglar, Cyril Rioli
F: Jack Gunston, Jarryd Roughead, Luke Breust
R: Ben McEvoy, Jordan Lewis, Will Langford
I/C: Matt Suckling, Liam Shiels, Paul Puopolo
Sub: Jed Anderson

Comment: Premiership teams need to evolve, so there are three changes to the victorious Hawks line-up from last September. Matt Spangher is a cult hero, but James Frawley is an obvious key defensive upgrade. Another pre-season and the awfully unlucky Jon Ceglar might go past David Hale as the second ruck/marking key forward, while most Hawthorn supporters believe Jed Anderson is too good to leave out when fully fit. The Hawks now bat so deep that premiership trio Hale, Jon Simpkin and Taylor Duryea do not feature in this best 22. GWS recruit Jonathan O'Rourke will need to impress at Box Hill, while Alex Woodward, Billy Hartung, Angus Litherland and Ryan Schoenmakers should see plenty of senior action as well. Add Brendan Whitecross to the mix coming back from a pair of knee reconstructions and the Hawks have plenty of selection options in 2015. The rider for all this is that the Hawks don't believe in the concept of a 'best 22'. Alastair Clarkson picks teams to match-up best on the opposition, hence the selection of McEvoy over Ceglar for the Grand Final last year. - Ashley Browne

[Mr.Craig]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/hawthorn-have-perfect-list-profile-while-fremantle-oldest-list-in-afl-says-latest-data/story-fni5f22o-1227149047364

[kilbluff1985]

Hawthorn has allocated their jumper numbers for season 2015.
James Frawley - #12
Jonathan O'Rourke - #13
James Sicily - #41 to #21
Kaiden Brand - #42 to #30
Kurt Heatherley - #46 to #34
Zac Webster - #45 to #36
Dallas Willsmore - #43 to #38
Daniel Howe - #41
Teia Miles - #42
Marc Pittonet - #43
Jared Hardisty - #44
Jermaine Miller-Lewis - #45
Lachlan Langford - #46

[Mr.Craig]

Great video about Dan Howe being drafted....

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/video/2014-12-11/inside-access-hawks-draft-

[Nige]

Webster's punishment on top his suspension is being handed #36 eh? Poor bloke.

[kilbluff1985]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-01-01/same-22-dont-bet-on-it

interesting

[Mr.Craig]

Getting to know Lachie Langford, Jermaine Miller-Lewis, Jared Hardisty and Marc Pittonet.

[Ricochet]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-01-20/depth-key-to-threepeat

HAWTHORN'S shot at creating history by winning three premierships in a row could hinge on depth players such as returning utility Brendan Whitecross, Hawks vice-captain Jarryd Roughead says.

The Hawks are gunning for the chance to match the legendary Brisbane Lions premiership teams of 2001-03 this season, with the mantle of becoming the undisputed greatest team of the modern era also within reach.

Roughead said this year it could be Whitecross, who is on the comeback trail from a second knee reconstruction suffered in the 2013 preliminary final, who plays a crucial role in sustaining the club's period of success.

"He's been training at the moment, not fully with the group yet. But it's a long season as we all know and Hawthorn's depth has been pretty good over the last couple of years," Roughead said.

"So he'll be a vital part of where we go this year with a number of blokes as well."

Whitecross and Jed Anderson (shoulder) will be like new recruits after they missed all of last year, while key defender James Frawley and Jonathan O'Rourke are among nine off-season additions



Bolded bit an update on Whitecross for fantasy teams

[Mr.Craig]

Bit of a blow with Birchall getting injured. Better now than when the season starts.

[Nige]

4-6 weeks I think I read? Should only increase Whitecross' chances of getting a game if Birch isn't right for Round 1 (should be, but still).

[Ricochet]

Just saw this tweet from Kingy

David King ‏@David_King_34  10m10 minutes ago
Breust lands awkwardly after marking strongly. Taken immediately from field. Hopefully nothing significant. Jarred knee?? #notadoctor