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“Apart from the last 15 minutes of the game, we thought we controlled it pretty well and were happy to get a result.”<\/p>\n
Carmichael explained what had worked so well for his charges across the past month.<\/p>\n
“Probably our connection across the ground, we’re starting to get a bit of stability within our side,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Our work around contest and post-contest has been really good and we’re giving our forwards an opportunity to have looks.”<\/p>\n
He said the Hawks were also doing well to limit opposition shots and scoring.<\/p>\n
On the injury front, Tim Delaney is close to a return from a calf, Matt Gunn has reinjured his hamstring and Nick Egan will miss some footy with “having a cleanout on his knee”.<\/p>\n
Paddy Power (ankle syndesmosis) has been out since Round 2 and is working toward his comeback.<\/p>\n
“He’s out of the moonboot and he’ll be back and training this week,” Carmichael said.<\/p>\n
“He’s probably two to three weeks away, which would be great for him.”<\/p>\n
Tom Ruggles will return after missing Round 9 due to illness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DRYSDALE will be aiming for its fifth win in a row when it takes on Barwon Heads at home in the BFL tomorrow (Saturday, June 14) at 2.10pm. The Hawks are second on the ladder with a 6-3 record, while the Seagulls are sixth at 4-5. Coach Ben Carmichael said Barwon Heads had a strong […]<\/p>\n