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Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson faced the media just moments after being drafted by Hawthorn with pick 5 in the AFL National Draft.

Listen as this self-described “energiser bunny” discussed:

* Brent Harvey’s influence on his career;

* The knock on his height;

* His relationship with Sam Mitchell;

* The club he supported growing up (spoiler: it’s not Hawthorn);

* Learning from Luke Breust;

* Bringing the “fun” to Bunjil Bagora;

* Embracing the inner-pest; and

* His friendship with draft hopeful Will Lorenz, grandson of Hawks legend Graham Arthur.

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There was so much to discuss in this weeks Safe Space, with Danny joined by Andrew, Ash and AJ to chat about:

* The first to fourth year players returning to training and who shone in the first season, thanks to Mick Cowan for providing us with some some real Insider work there;

* An AFL draft preview with Ben Waterworth from Fox Footy answering on the burning questions Hawks fans have on their minds;

* Round 1 against Essendon, Gather Round in Adelaide against Collingwood and our thoughts and feelings on those fixtures;

* How the 2024 merchandise stacks up against this years offerings;

* A brief look into Laura Stone, Jess Vukic and Hayley McLaughlin, Hawthorn AFLW’s newest recruits through the priority signing window;

* And plenty more…

There will be plenty of content for our subscribers in the weeks to come, including previews and reviews of the draft, thoughts on the fixture, Brad’s post draft best 23 and so much more.

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Join us next week post draft on both Monday and Tuesday nights as we wrap up all of Hawthorn’s activity at the draft table.

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It has been a quiet couple of weeks since the Trade Period wrapped up, but we were back in our regular time slot to give everyone a much needed brown and gold fix.

There was certainly enough to talk about, and we had great interaction from those listening in live, as we discussed:

* Ash’s Trade Teams - a look at his All-Stars, In-Betweeners and Regrets;

* An AFLW recap including discussing possible future home venues;

* Brad’s starting 22 for round one;

* Some discussion looking ahead to the National Draft;

* And plenty more…

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HI Safe Spaces will continue on Wednesday nights for the foreseeable future.

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Fair to say that our Head of Football - Rob McCartney, and the entire football department have had an intense couple of weeks of late.

Not only did wheeling and dealing throughout the AFL Trade Period lead to a host of player incomings and outgoings, but a number of other list changes have also been made.

And as we head towards the November Draft, we sat down with McCartney to touch base on a whole range of topics adding to the overarching theme around the state of our list.

In the chat, McCartney talked to us about:

* The frantic trade period and how our deals got done;

* The additions of Jack Ginnivan, Mabior Chol and Massimo D’Ambrosio;

* The return of Jack Gunston and why he is most certainly part of our development roadmap;

* Chris Newman’s departure and a possible replacement;

* Finishing 16th and where we think we are at;

* Con;

* Chad Wingard and the decision to re-sign him;

* Sammy’s message ahead of the off-season; and more.

We are pretty sure you will enjoy this one, so sit back, relax, and enjoy, as we take you on some feel-good reflection of the journey we are currently on.

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A mammoth day of trades calls for a mammoth night on Spaces, and that is exactly what we got.

Danny was back in the host chair and he was joined by Andrew, Ash, Brad, AJ and regular contributor Mick Cowan as they discussed the fallout from the final day of the AFL Trade Period.

Taking it a step further, the boys were joined by gun AFL reporter Josh Gabelich and the discussion included:

* The Jack Ginnivan deal and everything that it entails. An ANZAC Day medalist as a 19 year old and where he fits in this Hawthorn team;

* Brandon Ryan, we hardly knew ye. A massive deal where Ryan effectively gave Hawthorn the ability to bring Jack Gunston home and get Mabior Chol over the line to transform the Hawthorn forward line;

* We said farewell to Jacob Koschitzke and hinted at what he could provide for the Tigers;

* Questioned if Massimo D’Ambrosio would walk into the Hawks team or if that spot was already earmarked for Changkouth Jiath;

* Looked at the points Hawthorn accumulated for this years draft, and what sort of points we would need for McCabe and Dear;

* And so, so much more…

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The second to last day of the Trade Period and although no official Hawthorn deals were done, there was PLENTY of action as far as the Hawks were concerned.

A couple of late scratching’s meant that Danny hosted a rag tag bunch of Hawthorn nuffies including Brad, Simon, AJ and Nat. The boys got about discussing everything Trade Period Final Day eve:

* The first point of call was unpacking the Jack Ginnivan news and Brad dropped a bomb off the bat, claiming he’d been told that Ginnivan will be a Hawk tomorrow;

* Discussions around Brandon Ryan and his worth to the Hawks and the Lions. Would we take a future second round pick if Ryan wanted the security of the three year deal on the table from Brisbane;

* The Mabior Chol and Jacob Koschitzke deals seem destined to become one;

* Allowing Massimo D’Ambrosio to walk to the Hawks as a delisted free agent would free the Hawks up to focus on other deals;

* Jack Gunston and what he would bring to the Hawks, as well as what he would cost;

* Plus so much more…

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It’s the start of the second week of trade period and there was some work done by the Hawks in the lead up to this week.

It was almost a full suite of Insiders with Ash joined by Andrew, Darren, Danny and Brad and the boys discussed plenty of different questions:

* What does it take to get Jack Gunston back in brown and gold, and is it worth it?

* The Tyler Brockman era has come and gone. We look back at his time at the Hawks and ask the question as to whether the Hawks did enough to get a better deal;

* What picks do the Hawks have and what will they need to match bids on McCabe and Dear;

* Massimo D’Ambrosio for a late pick;

* Sean Pinan joined us to chat AFLW and the Hawks fantastic win over the Swans in Sydney;

* Plus so much more…

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The majority of the Hawks Insiders crew were given the night off, and were replaced by the ‘B’ team. Welcome to the Box Hill Insiders Takeover. Danny Prins and Simon Morawetz were joined by Nat Martin and Andrew Johnston and the boys discussed:

Day 4 Trade Wrap (no official trades went through)

* Rumours around Fremantle and Brockman;

* Hawthorn and Liam Henry;

* Trading up for Pick 1 (scouting Harley Reid);

* Pick 4 for 6 and 11 with Melbourne;

* A fair bit of unexpected Harry Morrison slander;

* And plenty more…

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Day 2 of the AFL Trade Period has come and gone and the Hawks Insiders are here to talk you through everything Hawthorn Football Club.

Ash Browne was back in the hosts chair, and he was joined by Andrew and Daniel as they caught up with the King of X @Rohan_Connolly to discuss:

* Massimo D’Ambrosio, his strengths as a player and where he might fit into the Hawthorn side;

* Tyler Brockman and if Fremantle’s potential need for a small forward helps the Hawks cause;

* Tom Mitchell’s Ball Magnets pod in more detail, with some pretty strong views;

* Plus so much more…

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The Hawks Insiders were back with a bang, Danny, Andrew, Darren and Brad chatted all things Peter Crimmins Medal and Tom Mitchell’s latest Ball Magnets podcast.

The boys then previewed the Trade Period with the always insightful @ByMarcMcGowan (not Mark McKenzie - sorry Marc!) who joined us to chat everything trade from a Hawthorn perspective.

* Hawthorn’s play for Pick 1, is it real? Will it work?

* Wantaway Hawks Tyler Brockman and Jacob Koschitzke, what are they worth and will the Hawks get a top 25 pick for Kosi?

* Mabior Chol, how does he fit and what will he cost?

* Why are the Hawks chasing Massimo D’Ambrosio, what will it take to land him?

* Lachie Shultz flow on effect, does Jack Ginnivan shake free?

* Plus much more…

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