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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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