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Hawks v Salamanders — Pre-Match
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ULTIMATE TEAM · Round 17
Hawks v Salamanders
Pre-Match Preview
· The Lucerne Paddock
· Heavy rain
HOME · 4TH
Chatham Island Hawks
L
L
W
W
W
5W · 4L
VS
$2.16
$2.05
AWAY · 2ND
Tohoku Salamanders
6W · 3L
L
W
W
W
W
The Verdict
Too close to call. The team that makes fewer errors in the first 20 minutes will set the tone.
Predicted Score
Hawks
25
–
Salamanders
24
Scouting Report
Hawks
Hawks don't have an obvious attacking tendency — they're comfortable playing multiple ways.
Their boot work has been tactical and varied. No single pattern to predict.
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.
Salamanders
Salamanders don't have an obvious attacking tendency — they're comfortable playing multiple ways.
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.
Tactical Battle
Neither side has an obvious style to exploit. This will come down to execution on the day rather than tactics.
Mason Lino (Halfback) has been one of the form players of the comp. But James Maloney (Five-eighth) won't be far behind. This head-to-head will be fascinating.
Where to Target
On paper, Hawks' Wing stocks are the weakest link. That's where the damage could be done.
Hawks should look to exploit Salamanders' Halfback position — it's a clear soft spot in the lineup.
Scoring
Hawks convert at 83% — every try is almost guaranteed extra points. Clinical.
Salamanders convert at 80% — every try is almost guaranteed extra points. Clinical.
Key Players
Blake Green
Halfback
Thomas Leuluai
Five-eighth
Tony Tatupu
Second-row
James Maloney
Five-eighth
Tohu Harris
Lock
Phil Blake
Fullback
Chemistry
Hawks
50%
Salamanders
101%
Unavailable
Head to Head
Salamanders lead the season series 1-0. They've already proven they can beat Hawks this year.
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The Showman
Hawks
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The Dealmaker
Salamanders