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Draft Night!!! We got together just before the Hawks registered their second and final pick for the evening to share initial thoughts, reactions and feelings from what was a quiet two-night spell at the table.

Led as always by Ash in the drivers seat, draft guru Danny together with Brad, Mick and Weissy unpacked the events that unfolded and discussed our new recruits.

It wasn’t just about the draft, but throughout the Space we discussed:

* Our long wait before our first pick;

* Noah Mraz and the punt taking him with our opening selection;

* Cody Anderson - the Beast from the East;

* Our list and how it is shaped ahead of the rookie draft on Friday;

* A final recap of our AFLW season and that loss to Port;

* The end to the racism scandal;

* Don Scott and his nomination for the Hawthorn Board;

* The AGM;

* And much much more.

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This is a special one. The Hawks Insiders were invited by the Hawthorn Football Club to give our fans an insiders look into what is happening at the Hawks new home, The Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley.

Ash, Danny and Nat were given a personalised tour by Hawthorn President, Andy Gowers and the walk and talk covered the following:

* The ease in getting to the Kennedy Community Centre from multiple sides;

* How players have moved into surrounding areas in preparation for the move;

* The sheer size and potential of the space and facilities at the KCC;

* How the KCC was inspired by other sporting clubs nationally and internationally;

* A progress report and when Hawk fans should expect Dingley action;

* The impact the facility is having and will have, on the football program;

* And much more…

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A special Thursday night Safe Space this week - a day later than usual so that we could unpack and dissect the 2025 fixture which dropped earlier in the day.

It was another huge off-season edition with Ash leading the lines joined by Brad, Mick, Nat, Julia and Weissy.

Together we discussed:

* News that the pre-season Live Panel Show is locked and loaded on Wednesday March 5 - add it to your diary now!;

* Our opening week finals loss in the AFLW and a look ahead to our cut-throat game against Port;

* Our Dingley tour, and a sneak peak at our upcoming special podcast with Andy Gowers;

* The fixture for 2025 noting the following:

* Six MCG home games which will see some big crowds turning up;

* Bunched up fixtures in Launceston including a Friday night against the Crows;

* Six away games in Melbourne - four at the MCG meaning we play 10 MCG games;

* Six interstate games outside of our Tassie adventures;

* 13 Melbourne games and 10 interstate.

* Brad’s early call on how many games we will win for the year;

* And much more…

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It just felt so right - being back together with our Hok community on another Wednesday night Safe Space to talk about the morsels of brown and gold content doing the rounds.

Did we say morsels? We certainly made good use of our hour plus together on the Space and covered plenty of topics with Ash in the drivers seat joined by Brad, Mick Julia and Weissy.

Together they we discussed:

* Our great run of form in the AFLW;

* The battle heating up for the McClelland Trophy;

* Delistings and Rookies;

* Our 100th anniversary logo reveal;

* A Dingley segment when believe it or not, Patrick suffered an audio malfunction;

* Hokball (c) and Happy snaps;

* Questions without notice;

* And much more…

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This years Trade Period was definitely much quieter from last years monster window for Mark McKenzie and his team, but the Hawks still went to work bringing in reinforcements for the AFL’s most watchable side.

This week, the HI consisted of Danny Prins, Andrew Weiss, Brad Klibansky, Nat Martin and Mick Cowan and the boys got stuck into it, covering:

* Tom Barrass. The deal, the ripple effect, the winners and losers;

* Dipped our toes into the pools of the Blues Insiders and the Eagles Insiders to understand why they made the deals they did;

* The Hawks chances at snagging the McLelland Trophy;

* Our amazing AFLW team and the wild journey they are on in season 2024;

* Previewing the game at Kinetic Stadium against the Giants, one which many Insiders will be at;

* And much more…

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It was great to be back in our usual Wednesday night Safe Space to catch up with our loving community and get up to speed with all the going ons in the off season.

Under the guise of a Trade Week Space, we actually covered a range of key topics including:

* The incredible AFLW season that goes from strength to strength;

* Match-balls, trophies and keepsakes;

* The Peter Crimmins Medal and a recap of the night;

* Josh Battle, Tom Barrass and the next surprise signing;

* Ding, ding Dingley;

* And much more…

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Season 2024 is in the books for the Hawk boys. What a ride it has been. This one might burn a little though, because it feels like an opportunity missed.

Danny was joined by Andrew, Brad and Darren to recap what was a tough way to end the Hawks season, but it’s fair to say there was still plenty to be positive about, even for ‘Reasonable’ Brad.

Key talking points:

* General vibe check

* Port’s pressure to start the game, how did the Hawks cope?

* The Hawks working their way back into it across the second, third and ourth

* Umpiring

* How much did we miss Sam Frost and Will Day?

* The last ten minutes (Moore and Sicily misses)

* Who struggled with the pace and aggression?

* On the other hand, who stood out?

* Hinkley, Sicily, Impey and Mitchell after the match

* And so much more…

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Another week, another set of wins, and with a huge final coming up against Port on Friday night, our listeners were up and about in our Wednesday night Safe Space.

Hosted by Ash and with Darren, Brad, Simon and Mick leading the lines, there were plenty of topics to discuss including:

* A comprehensive recap of the Elimination Final against the Dogs;

* Wizard hats at the footy - Hawks and merch continuing to grow;

* Another AFLW recap after going 2-0 to start the season;

* Jack Ginnivan - the good, the bad and the opinions;

* Media street for HI - everybody’s new darling;

* A huge membership milestone;

* Memories of 2001 and 2014 against Port Adelaide;

* A Semi Final match preview;

* And much more…

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It turns out finals Hokball is even better than home and away Hokball!

In Hawthorn’s first finals appearance since 2018, this young, brash and bold team made the rest of the football world take notice. They’re not here to make up the numbers, and they’re going to Adelaide determined to continue to keep FlagHok alive.

Danny and Darren had the pleasure of spending an hour reminiscing on what was a surreal Friday night at the MCG, with the majority of the 97,000 in attendance going home happy.

Key talking points:

* Hawks Radio Pre-Game - The Elimination Final edition

* The crowd, the vibe, the atmosphere and how the Hawks embraced it;

* A first quarter arm wrestle and who kept us in it;

* Demolition city in the second and third quarters;

* Individual player performances as part of the collective brilliance;

* Selfless football leading to incredible celebrations;

* And so much more…

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With finals on the horizon and the taste of an AFLW win on our tongue, the Insiders were up and about this Wednesday night in the first ever Finals Edition of the weekly Safe Space.

What a crew of Insiders it was with Ash, Danny, Andrew, Brad, Nat, Mick and Julia discussing a range of topics including:

* A massive thank you to everyone for the success of the Live Panel Show last week;

* The announcement of Hawks Radio - the Elimination Final Edition, with Hawks Insiders hyping you up pre-game;

* That sweet taste of victory in Round 1 of the AFLW;

* The commitment from Tom Barras and Josh Battle and the roles played by Roughead, Lydall and Sam Mitchell, and others;

* Jack Gunston and Luke Breust playing on in 2025;

* Chad Wingard retiring after 218 AFL games, including 71 with the Hawks;

* Box Hill’s disappointing finish to the season;

* AA Blazers;

* Looking ahead to the Elimination Final, how will the Hawks match the Dogs;

* And much more…

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