Hawks Insiders

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We take a break from regular post game pod tradition to bring you a new format. The walk-and-talk pod is back … but this time with a twist.

Darren Levin and Nat Martin caught up pre-game at Marvel Stadium to discuss their thoughts, concerns and tips for the clash against Port, in which the Hawks were clear favourites. Confidence was high — a big brown and gold crowd, a favourable matchup, and predictions of a comfortable win.

“There’s no way we lose today.” - Ashley Browne at 3.36pm.

Let’s just say … things didn’t quite unfold the way they expected. A couple of hours later, that confidence had well and truly been tested. The Hawks escaped with a three-point win in what could only be described as a “get out of jail” performance.

From pre-game confidence to post-game survival, this pod captures the full emotional journey of Saturday’s unexpected thriller. It was recorded as 37,000 fans (mostly of Hawthorn persuasion) made their way into the ground, and then as the same huge crowd headed towards Southern Cross Station for their homebound train.

So yes, apologies for the audio quality.

But this one is — as they say in the classics — vibes based.

🎧 Listen now for the full walk-and-talk experience, and let us know if you want more of this format.

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How quickly does a round five win turn into something more?

The Hawks Insiders team of Ash, Daz, Mick, Nat and Jason Johnson Brad (live from the car) take a deeper like at a side that’s not just building — it’s growing up in real time.

Fresh off backing up the Easter Monday high with a commanding Gather Round win over the Dogs, the conversation has shifted. This isn’t about promise anymore. It’s about expectation.

🎧 Listen as we discuss…

* The Dogs win: Why this one was all about composure, maturity and finishing the job when it mattered.

* Backing it up: Two wins in five days and what that says about this group’s mindset.

* The youth surge: Why our 23-and-under core is driving wins now — and still being underrated externally.

* The one we can’t lose: Who is the most irreplaceable player in the side right now?

* Selection squeeze: How do you plug a Mabior-sized forward line hole?

* Will Day watch: How he returns, why there’s no rush, what it means for the midfield mix, and his ummmm … vinyl collection?

* Port Adelaide preview: How we take control at Marvel, the Butters matchup, and why this is a game we should win.

* Fan energy: The new wave of Hawks supporters, the noise, and why the vibe shift is real (and probably driven by TikTok).

* Hall of Fame: Celebrating Roughie, Moncrieff, Schwab and Haby, and what they represent for the club.

Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. The ride’s getting more fun by the week — and we’re just getting started. Keep your questions and feedback coming 👂

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How many times can you watch the final two minutes of the Easter Monday clash before it becomes … a problem?

The Hawks Insiders team of Daz, Brad and Mick are still buzzing after one of the great wins in recent memory against the Cats. But as much as we’d love to live in that moment forever, there’s a crucial Gather Round clash against the Dogs just around the corner.

🎧 Listen as we discuss…

* The Easter Monday classic: what it actually means now the dust has settled;

* How the Hawks won it: late-game composure, centre bounce execution and a group that’s grown up.

* The rise of the next core: Ward, Watson and McDonald standing up on the biggest stage;

* The forward line dynamic: Gunston as the focal point and Lewis’ selfless role.

* The Chol-acoster: Is the scrutiny fair after some poor goal kicking in the last quarter? Can we really trust him in a final?

* Nick Watson’s influence: Why 13 touches felt like 30? And why he might already be our most damaging player);

* Debut watch: Flynn Perez’s aggression and Jack Dalton’s composure in a finals-like atmosphere;

* Box Hill wrap: Schubert’s five, Nairn’s growth, and the selection squeeze that’s coming;

* The Bulldogs preview: How we beat them, who goes to Dale and Darcy, and whether our ruck dominance can help us prevail; plus

* Your questions answered: From Amon’s return to Scrimma’s form.

Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. We love riding the season rollercoaster with you all, especially after wins like that! Keep your excellent questions and feedback coming. We’re listening 👂

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It’s the run in to the biggest non-finals match on the Hawthorn calendar and this weeks TWTW Pod is very Easter Monday-centric.

Danny, Mick, Nat and Brad jumped on at the tailend of the longest break between games ever, to chat about:

* The big one against the Cats;

* How the Hawks get the win, and who needs to be stopped;

* Jarman Impey, the trigger and life membership;

* Calsher Dear, his spot in the team, and rumours of clubs circling;

* Box Hill Hawks, a rampant Geelong VFL side and the imbalance in the list build;

* Dare to Hope and what a great cause it is (support it here)

Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. You’re the reason we keep turning up week in, week out — even when the Hawks aren’t playing.

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We’re in the midst of an 18 day break, but the Hawks Insiders team doesn’t know the meaning of “bye”.

Ash, Mick and Daz caught up to discuss (among other things):

* The exhilarating win over the Swans;

* Hawthorn’s B+ start to the season (according to Mick anyway);

* Box Hill’s win over the Swans and Will McCabe’s eye-catching performance;

* The Bailey Humphrey trade rumour that won’t go away; and

* Draftee Jack Dalton putting his hand up for an early debut.

The flathead Hawk guernsey, which will be resurrected for Gather Round, also prompted a walk down memory lane.

Ash and Mick shared their own recollections of Princes Park, along with all of the amazing memories HI members shared on our socials.

As always, we fielded a bunch of your very excellent questions — from Ginnivan’s goal ‘drought’ to our ageing backline.

Daz would also like to apologise in advance to any WA-based Hawks fans 😬

Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. You’re the reason we keep turning up week in, week out — even when the Hawks aren’t playing.

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