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It was great to be back ‘home’ in Tasmania and fans were treated to a much better showing than last week, with some exciting glimpses of what the future might have in store for the Hawks.

Straight after the match the HI the took to Twitter Spaces to dissect the match and focus on the big news from against the Pies, including:

* The return of James Worpel;

* Some positive signs (or were they?) from Jacob Koschitzke;

* What a find Fergus Greene;

* Great signs from Cam Mackenzie, Josh Ward, Connor Macdonald, Will Day and Jai Newcombe;

* And much more.

We also chat about new President Andy Gowers’ member update e-mail, the recruitment of Emily Bates and Greta Bodey for our AFLW team and the MCG ‘leg-up’ that Collingwood get at Hawthorn home games.

Join us live on Twitter Spaces every week throughout the year. We will be hosting our final Thursday Night Safe Space before the season commences next week, so join us to preview the 2023 AFL Premiership Season for your beloved Hawthorn Football Club.

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