Jack Toft
Years ago
R19: Kings v Hawks
Hawks catch the train up the coast to the big smoke today to do battle with their favourite team, the Kings, in the NSW Derby. With both teams out of finals, nothing but pride on the table. The Kings have been unable to take a trick the last few weeks losing 4 on the trot, but with Brandt back in the side, Larry "The Lounge Lizzard" Davidson will have his work cut out for him. The Hawks will finish bottom regardless of the next 3 games, but that doesn't mean Gordie won't be shovelling coal into the engine at a rapid rate of knots.
The Hawks have had an awkward season, but just seem to be coming good at the wrong time. The Kings have hit a wall. With Kevin White top score again?
I'm thinking this will be a great game and the result will very much depend on both coaches creating mis-matches on the court to their own advantage. It's up to the assistants to watch the plays and let the coaches know the gaps. To that end, The Red Fox is the man who does it better, so I am expecting the Hawks to upset the Kings at home.
Add a few minutes to the Ten broadcast, I'm expecting an OT game this afternoon, but Hawks by about 3.