Lloyd Meek posted 102 — 38 above his 64 BE in a tight contest. Cash gen flat at $4096/wk. Hold with conviction.
Lloyd Meek
RUCJarrod Witts
RUCDecision
Should I trade Lloyd Meek?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Multiple HAW community comments flagged Lloyd Meek as struggling at AFL level and likely to be dropped now that Mabior Chol is back as ruck cover. The two-ruck set-up has not been working and Meek is considered the clear out.
Lloyd Meek rated 3.8/10 (5 disposals at 40%) in Hawthorn R10 review. Post author and multiple commenters say rule changes have hurt him badly and he is not compensating around the ground. Community calls to drop him in favour of Chol.
Multiple comments in detailed r/hawktalk tactical post call for Lloyd Meek to be dropped in favour of Reeves + Chol ruck combination. Meek described as a shadow of his former self and hurt by rule changes.
Lloyd Meek rated 5.8/10 after a frustrating first half with poor decisions and execution errors. Multiple commenters highlighted his decline since ruck rule changes and questioned whether Mabior Chol should take his ruck role when fit.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was reportedly angry at Lloyd Meek at half-time of the R7 Suns vs Hawks game. A teammate (D'Ambrosio) was noted as the only player who showed Meek support. Public criticism of Meek from the coaching staff during a game is a significant coaching signal.