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Not the performance Hawthorn fans were hoping for to finish the 2023 season, but one that shone a light on some of the key requirements heading into the off-season.

It was a two man crew to break down the loss to Fremantle, with Ash and Danny discussing a range of topics including:

* The conundrum on the wing;

* Our captain and vice-captain stepping up when others didn’t;

* An incredibly dysfunctional forward line;

* A few bright sparks;

* Baffling selection decisions;

* and heaps more…

What did you think Hawks fans? Did we go too hard or not hard enough?

Drop a comment on Twitter or on this post, and better yet, join us on the @HawksInsiders weekly Safe Space on Twitter this Wednesday night as we preview the AFLW season and the VFL finals with Ed Sill.

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