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It was probably coming. It was probably coming, but it doesn’t make it hurt any less. It was probably coming, but did it have to come against ‘them’? It was probably coming, but why did it still leave so many confused?
Listen as Danny Prins and Darren Levin chat wade through the muck of the Round 17 clash against the Cats down at GMHBA Stadium. It was a tough one to record, so let’s just hope it isn’t a tough one to listen to.
Key talking points:
* The experience of taking the family down to Geelong for a game of football;
* What we could and should take away from a result like this;
* Do some Hawks fans need a bit of a reality check?
* Who stood up? Who didn’t? Any major concerns?
* Our first loss in 6 games and people have questioned the coaching, is that fair?
* Injuries;
* What to look forward to and what to look for in the coming week;
* Plenty more…
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How good is the Safe Space after a win?
Time absolutely flies when we’re chatting with the Hawks Insiders community, and when the Hawks are on the kind of run they’re on at the moment, it only makes it even more enjoyable.
The Insiders panel, this week consisting of Danny Prins, Andrew Weiss, Ashley Browne, Brad Klibansky and Mick Cowan, jumped on the X Safe Space to discuss a range of topics including:
* The good, the bad and the experience of the win over the Eagles;
* Box Hill’s disappointing loss against Port Melbourne, and the issue that faces them as they become the land of the Giants;
* A chat with the new mayor of Geelong, Pete Ryan about where to go and what to do before the game at GMHBA Stadium;
* Selection questions? What will happen with the Skipper and the Spearhead?
* And so much more…
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Did someone say ahead of the ledger? For the first time this year we have gone into the positives with an 8-7 win-loss after a big win at Optus Stadium.
Listen as Andrew and Ethan Weiss who spent some time in their Perth hotel room after the game, recapping Hawthorn’s big win on the road and reflecting on the day that was.
Key talking points:
* The atmosphere and experience at one of the premium AFL venues in the country;
* Our slow start in front of the big sticks and our wayward kicking at goal;
* The even contribution of every player across the board;
* Our water-tight defence;
* The midfield power that was on show through the centre of Optus Stadium;
* Our small forwards and the excitement they brought;
* Harry Morrison the super sub;
* Injuries and the short break ahead of next week’s game against Geelong;
* And much much more.
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The Hawks Insiders caught up with Head of Football, Rob McCartney for what is quickly becoming our favourite podcast mini-series.
Speaking to Danny Prins and Darren Levin, McCartney provided his trademark insight and reflections, giving Hawks fans a glimpse into the inner workings of the Football Department at Hawthorn. McCartney spoke about:
* The challenges the club faced at the start of the season and how they were overcome, without losing focus on the overall goal;
* The character and culture that the group has developed, carefully cultivated by coach, Sam Mitchell;
* Process, process, process and how the ‘F’ word is still out of bounds;
* Rule 529 and how the Hawks are tracking against their pre-season expectations;
* Individual player insights including a look at Massimo D’Ambrosio, Mabior Chol, Jack Ginnivan, Nick Watson, Jack Gunston, Josh Ward, an a number of other players;
* What the Hawks are looking to achieve, both on and off the field, for the remainder of 2024;
* and so much more…
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The ledger is squared, the party was spoiled, and the Hawks are on the trot. It is a great time to be a fan of the Hawthorn Football Club.
Listen as Darren Levin, Andrew Weiss and Daniel Prins recapped Hawthorn’s seventh win for the season, heading into the bye with all the momentum in the world. If the Hawks win post bye against the Eagles, like we all expect they should, we might be able to discuss the possibility of playing finals football.
Key talking points:
* The occasion, and what it was like when Dusty kicked the opener;
* Josh Weddle being born for the big stage;
* The rebirth of Jack Scrimshaw, an All-Australian defender?
* James Sicily’s performance and his other-worldly kicking;
* Sam Frost' giving Tom Lynch a bath;
* The Wizard;
* Mabior Chol - The Experience;
* The development and growth of the Hawks next generation;
* Pressure being put on the AFL players from those at Box Hill;
* Heading into the bye on a high;
* What to do with Mitch Lewis;
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Hawthorn's newest recruit Jasper Scaife, fresh of a Box Hill Hawks debut, joins Danny and Darren on this special edition Hawks Insiders podcast to discuss his start to life in the brown and gold. Hawks fans, you are in for a treat.
In a wide ranging and thoroughly enjoyable chat, Scaife and the Insiders touch on a number of subjects in what was a half hour of power with the Hawks new key forward:
* Scaife’s not so typical journey to becoming an AFL footballer;
* The challenges he faced and the mindset change that helped set him up to overcome personal adversity and professional speed bumps;
* Who he is as a player, and more importantly, who he is as a person and teammate;
* Early life at the Hawks, including the difference between Perth and Melbourne;
* Being drafted in the Mid-Season Draft and integrating into a new program in the middle of the season;
* Aims and expectations for the remainder of the 2024 season and beyond;
* And so much more…
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