Six years later, these players make up what could be a premiership backline along with Brent Guerra, Stephen Gilham, and Thomas Murphy.
Different, and slightly unconventional in their development, the Hawthorn defence is steadily becoming one of the most effective in the competition.
Hawthorn’s first halves are ranked #1 in the competition for average points-against, while the club is yet to lose a fourth quarter, conceding a miserly 21-points on average in final terms.
Trent Croad, Campbell Brown and co. will have their work cut out for them coming up against a red-hot Power forward line at Aurora Stadium this Saturday.
How will our defence matchup against Port Adelaide’s forwards in Tasmania?
Which Hawk defender has impressed you most in 2008?
Who do you prefer kicking in from a behind?
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