ROK - Re signs with swans for 4 years. (Confirmed)

[DeadlyAkkuret]

There will be another 2, 3 or maybe 5 flags before they fall. They only had 3 players over 26 in the Grand Final.

It's very hard to win one flag, and after finishing 4 wins and 30% clear of their nearest rival after 22 rounds, it's fair to say Geelong fell over and let a golden chance slip by.

Just having a young list wont win the Hawks 2-3 more flags and any talk of 5 is just ridiculous. I wouldn't be suprised if they only win one more with that list.

[SimonH]

That's what everyone was saying about Geelong 5 minutes ago. Things can change in a hurry.

Dead right. The Weagles list at the end of 2006 was young and (seemingly) talented as well. Other team's fans stood back intimidated and wondered, 'How many years before this team will no longer be a flag contender?'

Hawthorn's chances of winning the 2009 flag are considerably worse than 50% (albeit better than all other clubs' bar Geelong), and by 2010 if they retain their quality players they won't have a terribly young list.