Gerard Waitley

And if they can...

If they can prevent Fremantle getting any surge on the game and keep it level early, I think it's going to play a big advantage for Hawthorne in this game.

So these two coaches are now well-declared commodities to us.

We've got to know them well.

How do you perceive them?

Yeah, I love watching these two because they're both very different.

Mitchell's generally viewed, I think, as the more aggressive tactical adjuster, almost.

He's built a really strong reputation now, Sam, on his tactical flexibility.

He makes quick adjustments in games, so he's hard to coach against.

He'll keep throwing things at you that are different when the game needs it.

Whereas I think Justin Longmuir, he's probably stronger or he is stronger at that system-based stability where he'll back his game plan in, you know, regardless if they're getting beaten or if things are changing within the game, he'll just keep, you know, system-based, system-based.

And I think he's more...

I guess, consistent with that defensive side of Fremantle's game over the past few seasons.

So, yeah, I think we'll see Sam as a coach that's more likely to change within game.

And I think Justin more as a coach that will want to back in his system.

And I think they're both excellent young coaches.

I just had a look and, you know, the...

The listeners might have to correct me on this.

Although Sam took over in 2022, they've only played five times since 2022, I think.

And Fremantle have won four of those and Hawthorne have only won once.