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Hammerheads v Kaiviti — Pre-Match
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ULTIMATE TEAM · Round 17
Hammerheads v Kaiviti
Pre-Match Preview
· Aloha Stadium
· Cloudy
HOME · 3RD
Hawaii Hammerheads
W
W
W
W
L
5W · 4L
VS
$2.10
$2.10
AWAY · 1ST
Fiji Kaiviti
7W · 2L
W
W
W
W
L
The Verdict
A lean towards Kaiviti based on current form, though home ground could level things up.
Predicted Score
Hammerheads
24
–
Kaiviti
22
Scouting Report
Hammerheads
Hammerheads haven't committed to one attacking style — they adapt week to week.
High kicks and bombs have been their go-to. The back three will earn their money.
Cause for concern: set completion has been worse than average; generating less go-forward than most; giving away too many cheap turnovers.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Kaiviti
Kaiviti lean towards a running game, tiring the defence with repeated hit-ups before striking.
They love the long ball — expect contestable kicks and aerial battles.
Edge over the opponent: completing their sets at a higher rate; making more metres per player; keeping their error count low.
3 players unavailable (2 injured, 1 suspended). Significant depth issues.
Tactical Battle
Hammerheads tend towards a balanced approach while Kaiviti favour running. The contrast in styles should create an intriguing contest.
The marquee matchup: Lance Hohaia at Fullback against Brent Webb at Fullback. Whoever dominates their position could decide the contest.
Where to Target
Kaiviti should look to exploit Hammerheads' Prop position — it's a clear soft spot in the lineup.
Hammerheads should look to exploit Kaiviti's Halfback position — it's a clear soft spot in the lineup.
Kaiviti will be without key man Shaun Johnson (Halfback). He's been one of the comp's best this season — his absence changes the dynamic.
Scoring
Hammerheads convert at 88% — every try is almost guaranteed extra points. Clinical.
Momentum
Hammerheads are flying — winning by an average of 18.7 points recently. Confidence will be sky-high.
Key Players
Lance Hohaia
Fullback
Greg Alexander
Halfback
Adam Blair
Lock
Shaun Johnson
Halfback
Brent Webb
Fullback
Micheal Luck
Lock
Chemistry
Hammerheads
124%
Kaiviti
58%
Unavailable
Head to Head
Kaiviti lead the season series 1-0. They've already proven they can beat Hammerheads this year.
Coaches
The Showman
Hammerheads
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Kaiviti