The Hawks couldn’t hit the ocean from the beach to start the game, but once they started rolling, they started to look like a powerful unit.
I know, I know… it’s the preseason. These games mean nothing, right?
Only, they do mean something. What we get to see this time of the year is how the kids are travelling, how players are fitting into new surroundings, and which players look set to stake a claim as the new season approaches.
Me, I love to look for the positives, and will be doing so as part of this report. That said, there were a couple of negatives for both teams that should not be ignored, so I’ll be touching on those, as well.
I’ve been banging on about it for months – all preseason fixtures are locked up for our members. If you’d like to join and get a balanced assessment of your team, by all means jump aboard. However, if you prefer the sugar-coating of your team-oriented forums, sites, and groups, I’ll catch you later.
Time to jump into the Hawks and Cats from the Kennedy Community Centre.
The remainder of this article is for our members. They support me, and I provide for them. It’s a good deal.
Oh… a Mongrel paywall… the worst of all paywalls. We’re on the march to the 2026 AFL season and we’re working through the Match Sims, AAMI Series, and Player-specific articles… we’re all in. Dump the mainstream lip service and dive into articles like this – you will never look back. If you don’t want to, that’s fine. I consioder it your loss as we get into the grind of the season, and you’re stuck with the stuff that’s frustrated you for years.
