D'Ambrosio cratered to 39 in HAW's 15-point loss to Fremantle in Perth — 22 below his 61 BE and a brutal reversal after back-to-back 96s in R7 and R8. Context matters here: HAW as a team only managed 73 points in Perth, which is a collective suppression not an individual meltdown. The Perth away effect is real, and nothing in the match suggests his role has changed. Cash gen had been ticking at $1,004/rd and will take a hit next round from this score. Don't panic-trade — hold this week and reassess after R10. If he follows with another sub-60, then the R7-R8 buy calls become the outlier.
Massimo D Ambrosio
Massimo D Ambrosio
MIDMarcus Windhager
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Should I trade Massimo D Ambrosio?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Massimo D Ambrosio rated 7.9/10 in Hawthorn R10 review (19 disposals, 1 goal, 486 metres gained). Started strongly, faded mid-game, finished well. One of the more positive performers despite some ball-use mistakes.
Massimo D'Ambrosio rated 7.4/10 in Hawthorn's loss to Fremantle: 16 disposals, 2 marks, 2 rebound 50s. First three quarters strong with important transition and link-up play, but completely disappeared in the final quarter when pressure and territory battle intensified.
Massimo D Ambrosio rated 8.7/10 with 24 disposals, 1 goal and 5 tackles after returning to full confidence. Post author noted his run, decision-making and execution were all back to a high level.
What people are asking about Massimo D Ambrosio
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