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What better way to celebrate an historic win, than to jump straight on the line to talk through all of the good, the good and the good that was our first Elimination Final win against the Giants.

It was an emotional rollercoaster - particularly through the third and final terms, as we fought back hard to claim a monster result and our first ever W at Engie Stadium.

A huge line-up including one Insider joining directly from Sydney, as we revelled in one of the great wins in recent years and move into week two of the 2025 Finals Series.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* Emotions on the way to a seven goal lead, conceding seven goals on the trot, and then lifting when it mattered;

* Our backline - the best in the competition;

* Jai Newcombe - our A-Grade hero;

* The players who rose for their best games of the year, including Conor Nash and James Worpel;

* Blake Hardwick. No superlatives that can do him justice;

* Our captain and his leadership;

* A number of individual performances worthy of praise;

* Our coaching, learning from mistakes, and the improvement of this side in 2025.

* And much, much more…

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While Finals was on everyone’s mind heading into The Week That Was Podcast this week, there was plenty of brown and gold news to cover.

With our AFLW team off to a flier, the men’s team ready for a Giant test, and plenty of bits and pieces in and around the on-field excitement, it was a choc-full recording..

Ash, Mick, Nat, Daz and Julia jumped online to talk about a host of topics including:

* Contract discussions and injury concerns;

* Practice Match and training discussion;

* The latest AFLW win and how our 3-0 Women’s team has fared;

* Record membership growth at the club and the fair state Hawthorn is in off-field;

* Our latest All-Australians;

* Trades, trades, trades;

* A good look at the GWS game and the task ahead on Saturday; and

* Much more.

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They tried, the Hawks. They bloody tried. Unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough against a team with the talent and depth to win the premiership in 2024, but the Hawks were brave if nothing else.

It was almost a full board with Danny, Daz, Weissy, Nat, Brad, Mick and Ash all jumping on post the Lions loss to dissect the game and look at what the finals series might present.🗣️ Key talking points:

* The effort and work of the Hawks, but the cleanliness and quality of the Lions;

* Lions having the chance to blow the game away yet the Hawks hanging in until the end;

* Hawks still an elite midfield option (and two of our ten best players) away from competing against the best;

* The four tall forwards set up, does it work or should it be changed;

* Our better players on the night, and the ones that struggled;

* Umpiring, it’s a tough gig but it plays such a big part in key moments;

* The class and football boys of Jack Ginnivan;

* Preferred finals opponent and why;

* Wednesday’s LIVE Panel Show;

* And plenty more…

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A big contingent of Insiders jumped on board for this week’s TWTW Pod, with tails up ahead of a confirmed September finals appearance.

Plenty of fun discussion on the agenda with cantering around the Dees, the Lions and our AFLW season getting off to a flier.

Ash, Mick, Brand, Nat and Simon jumped online to talk about a host of topics including injuries, player movement, our Panel Show and more.

During the pod the crew discussed:

* The wonderful win against Melbourne and securing a finals spot;

* Our opening AFLW win in the books;

* The wonderful career of Taylor Duryea;

* Cooper Hodge possibly playing for Box Hill in the VFL;

* A Dingley update coming at the Live Panel Show - with Ash Klein in attendance;

* All the latest about the sold out live show - and how to watch the stream online;

* All the latest injury news including Josh Weddle and James Blanck;

* The latest Trade Talk including more chat about Butters, Reid and Petracca;

* A full preview looking ahead to the Brisbane game on Sunday night; and

* Much more.

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Fresh from being hosted by the Confreres — the AFL's oldest coterie group — Daz and Brad from the Insiders recapped a scrappy, but no less important win against the Dees at the MCG that could shape our finals destiny.🗣️ Key talking points:

* The ladder permutations as we look to finish as high as possible.

* The silver lining to finishing eighth.

* Dylan Moore and James Sicily’s return to All-Australian form.

* The Jack Gunston Show.

* Luke Breust’s final hurrah?

* Josh Weddle’s return.

* Our formidable back six.

* What is our best finals team?

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What happens at the MCC Committee Room function stays at the MCC Committee Room function — unless you’re the Hawks Insiders.

After recapping the braised ribbed cannelloni and truffled jus, the Insiders turned their attention to some less serious matters like the commanding win over Collingwood, the AFLW season opener and Saturday’s massive clash with Melbourne at the MCG.

Ash, Daz, Mick, Simon and our AFLW expert Julia Faragher covered everything from injury news to list strategy, AFLW season kick-off to ladder predictions, plus a few off-field updates to keep the brown and gold faithful in the loop.

During the pod the crew discussed:

* Our magnificent win against the Pies;

* The AFLW season opener against Brisbane, including key players to watch and fixture challenges;

* Nick “The Wizard” Watson’s three-year contract extension;

* Harley Reid trade talk, long-term deal considerations and list balance;

* Josh Weddle’s fitness tests this weekend and follow-up scan Monday to determine finals availability;

* Box Hill’s form and potential call-ups for September;

* Our Glenferrie Hotel live show on Wednesday the 27th of August; and

* Much more.

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A statement win needs a statement podcast, and while this isn’t that, it’s all we’ve got.

This one is a bit different, as Danny, Andrew and Ethan bring the vibes, the buskers and the sounds of Richmond to your post match breakdown.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* A wire to wire win, and the Hawks first four quarter performance in some time;

* The hit by Newcombe that set the tone for the match;

* Our leaders, oh how they stood up;

* Four talls, maybe it can work;

* A midfield unit that might be undermanned, but one that wasn’t outgunned;

* The back six and how impressive they’ve been;

* Where to from here;

* and so much more…

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Another wonderful chat with some serious levels of anticipation and excitement ahead of Thursday night’s clash with Collingwood.

But before their minds turned to that, Ash, Mick, Nat and Brad jumped on board to discuss everything from Will Day, to trade banter, to how we can win our do-or-die clash against the Maggies at the MCG.

During the pod the the crew discussed:

* How Will Day's injury will be managed in the preseason;

* Trade chat including Zak Butters, Christian Petracca, Sam Walsh and Zach Merrett;

* Which players of our own should we consider putting on the trade block;

* Dingley and how the facility is shaping up;

* Preparations for the upcoming AFLW season are in full swing;

* A comprehensive look at this round’s match against the Magpies;

* Information about our live show on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Glenferrie Hotel;

* And much more.

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It was the sort of therapy that both Darren and Weissy needed - and will hopefully provide you all with a similar dose of digital healing.

It wasn’t your usual recap pod, and drifted in all sorts of directions as the pair of Insiders discussed the questions that needed answering after a horrific 24 hours.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* An incredible first quarter against the Crows;

* A disappointing follow-up in the second term;

* Will Day and emotion surrounding his fresh injury;

* The gaping hole in our midfield unit and how to fill it;

* The gaping hole in our midfield unit and how to fill it (listed twice as this was so significant!);

* Midfield targets for next season and beyond;

* Our tall four-headed ‘monster’ up forward;

* The stability of our defence;

* Expectations and how they should be adjusted;

* and so much more…

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Weissy, Mick and Nat were back on the airwaves clocking up ample recording minutes for your listening pleasure. And a pleasure it should be, as this week there was plenty of good news to chat about, and cosy fire-side conversation.

Throughout the pod the trio talked about:

* Jai Newcombe and the joy that his contract announcement has brought to the brown and gold faithful;

* The perfect 10 from James Sicily against the Blues;

* Track watch this week ahead of the Crows game;

* John Wembley running around - finals on the agenda?;

* Four more years for the not so Meek;

* Ned Reeves ready for the ruck merry-go-round;

* Our forward line - what will it look like this week?;

* Our predictions for this week’s monster clash against the Crows;

* And much much more.

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