Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach Ryan Macintyre ready for reigning premiers Augusta-Margaret River

New Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault coach Ryan Macintyre has admitted being 0-2 and at the bottom of the SWFL ladder is “not where we wanted to be” ahead of his side’s crucial home clash with reigning premiers Augusta-Margaret River. The Lions were beaten by Donnybrook at the weekend 9.5 (59) to 6.3 (39) after suffering an 87-point drubbing against South Bunbury in round one. Perhaps most concerning for the Brunswick side has been their fade-outs in the first two games, going goalless from quarter-time against the Tigers and not managing a single point in the second half against the Dons. Macintyre said his young side would need to stay in the contest for longer if they were wanting to compete against the Hawks this weekend. “0-2 is probably not where we wanted to be, we didn’t play our brand of footy for four quarters on the weekend,” Macintyre said. “That’s the main reason we’re not getting the job done at the moment, we’re not playing four quarters of footy. “We showed for a quarter against South Bunbury and Donnybrook that if we play our brand of footy, we can probably match it with any side.” But the new coach said the season was not yet over for his side, who have made finals every year since winning the premiership in 2019. “Even at training (on Tuesday) the boys were still up and about,” he said. “Our run (has been pleasing), that’s probably the most important part of our game that we need to just keep working on. “Being a young side it is hard, but hopefully, we can take it up to last year’s premiers.” AMR suffered a loss to 2021 runners up Busselton in round one but were clinical in a 65-point victory over Carey Park at the weekend. Macintyre said the Hawks were still a top tier team in the completion with plenty of strengths. “Their biggest asset is probably their midfield group,” he said. “Their forward line has probably been strengthened this year having Timothy Noakes back for them. “Shutting down those two areas is probably the key for us this week.”