Booney wrote:JK wrote:I think the key is that Hawthorn appear capable of winning a flag without needing to be at their best .. They can have an off day and still beat the better opposition.
The same can't be said for their rivals.
Yep, agreed. The joker in the pack is most certainly West Coast. If they somehow manage to avoid each other until the big dance then anything is possible.
While they clash in the coming weeks, it's not until the knock out games do we really see the complete desperation of both sides.
Based on Hawthorns recent record in Preliminary finals (3 point loss, 5 point win, 5 point win and 3 point win), I reckon any side would fancy themselves in a preliminary final against Hawthorn.
Personally, I'd rather play the hawks then, than on GF day.