Hawthorn Plays Fremantle This Thursday

May 5, 2026, 02:56
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Hawthorn is the third-best team. Fremantle is the second-best team. They play in Perth this Thursday.

Main Body

Fremantle is very strong. They won seven games in a row. Hawthorn did not win in Perth since 2018. Some Hawthorn players are hurt. James Sicily has a hurt ankle, but he can play. Mabior Chol cannot play for two weeks. Coach Sam Mitchell wants his team to score more goals. He wants the defenders to stop Fremantle from kicking the ball far.

Conclusion

Hawthorn wants to show they are a good team. They must play against a very strong Fremantle team.

Learning

⚡ The 'Can' and 'Cannot' Switch

In this text, we see how to talk about possibility and ability. It is a simple switch:

  • Can →\rightarrow Yes / Possible
  • Cannot →\rightarrow No / Impossible

Examples from the text:

  • James Sicily can play. (He is hurt, but it is possible for him to play).
  • Mabior Chol cannot play. (He is too hurt; it is impossible for him to play).

🛠️ Word-Building: The 'Best' Scale

To reach A2, you need to compare things. The text uses a specific pattern for ranking:

Number + Ordinal + Best →\rightarrow Rank

  • Third-best →\rightarrow 3rd place
  • Second-best →\rightarrow 2nd place

Quick Tip: Use this pattern to describe any competition. Instead of just saying "good," use "second-best" to show exactly where the team stands.

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the match.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:They play football every Saturday.
win (v.)
to be successful in a competition
Example:They won the game last night.
game (n.)
an activity with rules
Example:The game was exciting.
strong (adj.)
having power or force
Example:The team is very strong.
hurt (adj.)
injured or in pain
Example:He is hurt and cannot play.
ankle (n.)
part of the leg below the knee
Example:She has a hurt ankle.
coach (n.)
a person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave a speech.
score (v.)
to earn points in a game
Example:They want to score more goals.
goal (n.)
a target to achieve in a game
Example:The goal is to win the match.
defender (n.)
a player who protects the goal
Example:The defenders stopped the ball.
stop (v.)
to prevent something from happening
Example:The coach wants to stop the opponent.
kick (v.)
to strike with the foot
Example:They kick the ball far.
ball (n.)
a round object used in games
Example:The ball is red.
show (v.)
to display or demonstrate
Example:They want to show their skill.
against (prep.)
in opposition to or in conflict with
Example:They play against Fremantle.
must (modal)
required or necessary
Example:They must play well.
week (n.)
a period of seven days
Example:He is out for two weeks.
since (prep.)
from a time in the past until now
Example:Since 2018, they haven't won.
Perth (n.)
a city in Australia
Example:The match is in Perth.
Thursday (n.)
the day of the week after Wednesday
Example:They play on Thursday.