Round 8, Sydney v Hawthorn

[stellation]

No one unexpected is missing from the reserves.

And all 3 emergencies have just run out for the second half. That's a bit unusual in itself, but certainly an indication that there are no problems in the seniors.

Horse playing some seriously Sheedy-level mind games, clearly.

[annew]

SEN were saying that maybe Buddy wouldn't play so I am lad 3 emergencies are playing

[aguy]

Neil Cordy has just tweeted that hodge is out !!!!!

[DLBIA14]

Luke Hodge late withdrawl. Lloyd the sub.

[aguy]

Luke Hodge late withdrawl. Lloyd the sub.

I sort of always knew they would make Lloyd the sub even though I like him a lot. Team selection is so hard. I was just watching 2012 gf replay and I had forgotten Luke Parker was sub then. You can't imagine him being sub these days. Parkers selection goes without saying these days

[ScottH]

The Ch 9 News break here said "there is a cloud hanging over Buddy".
I figured they meant a rain cloud.
I missed the actual news BTW.

[stellation]

Neil Cordy has just tweeted that hodge is out !!!!!

Hooly dooly, that's a big out. Hawks without Mitchell, Hodge AND Buddy tonight is big for us!

[DLBIA14]

I sort of always knew they would make Lloyd the sub even though I like him a lot. Team selection is so hard. I was just watching 2012 gf replay and I had forgotten Luke Parker was sub then. You can't imagine him being sub these days. Parkers selection goes without saying these days

Yeah I totally understand why. Cunningham might have been the other option, but I think he has been given a job today with regards to match-ups. Nevertheless, from a selfish supporters POV I do have that twinge of disappointment. Watching him smartly move around the ball last week was my favourite part of the game.

[Ludwig]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Harry get the matchup on Brad Hill. He did a good job on his brother.

[jono2707]

We should nail these guys without Hodge and Mitchell. No excuses tonight.....

[ScottH]

Hooly dooly, that's a big out. Hawks without Mitchell, Hodge AND Buddy tonight is big for us!

Or Lake.

[ShockOfHair]

From Swans Facebook page: Jake Lloyd will start in the green vest for the Swans, with Goodes, Hannebery and Cunningham on the interchange bench.

[ugg]

Jetts has shaved his beard.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Wasn't it shaved last week ?

[ugg]

Was it? I must have been asleep