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Salamanders v Hawks — Pre-Match
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ULTIMATE TEAM · Round 10
Salamanders v Hawks
Pre-Match Preview
· Miyagi Stadium
· Fine
HOME · 2ND
Tohoku Salamanders
L
W
W
W
W
6W · 3L
VS
$2.17
$2.03
AWAY · 4TH
Chatham Island Hawks
5W · 4L
L
L
W
W
W
The Verdict
Salamanders by a narrow margin. home advantage should be enough, but this won't be one-way traffic.
Predicted Score
Salamanders
27
–
Hawks
22
Scouting Report
Salamanders
Salamanders keep opponents guessing with a varied approach. There's no single way to shut them down.
Their kicking game is built around distance — they want to pin you deep and force drop-outs.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Hawks
Hawks don't have an obvious attacking tendency — they're comfortable playing multiple ways.
A measured kicking game — they pick their moments rather than relying on one style.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Tactical Battle
Neither side has an obvious style to exploit. This will come down to execution on the day rather than tactics.
James Maloney (Five-eighth) has been one of the form players of the comp. But Mason Lino (Halfback) won't be far behind. This head-to-head will be fascinating.
Where to Target
Salamanders' Halfback depth has been a concern all season. Expect Hawks to target that channel.
Hawks' Wing depth has been a concern all season. Expect Salamanders to target that channel.
Scoring
Salamanders' goal kicker is in outstanding form (80%). That 2-point difference adds up over 80 minutes.
The boot has been a weapon for Hawks this season — 83% conversion rate.
Key Players
James Maloney
Five-eighth
Tohu Harris
Lock
Phil Blake
Fullback
Blake Green
Halfback
Thomas Leuluai
Five-eighth
Tony Tatupu
Second-row
Chemistry
Salamanders
101%
Hawks
105%
Unavailable
Head to Head
Salamanders lead the season series 1-0 from 1 meeting. They'll be confident of maintaining that record at home.
Coaches
The Dealmaker
Salamanders
v
The Showman
Hawks