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2023 Will Day 🤝 2024 Josh Ward. Hawks Insiders man + Peter Crimmins Medalist?

New friend of the Insiders Josh Ward spent some time chatting to Danny and Andrew to paint a picture of what has been a tough but enjoyable preseason, discussing his focuses for now and the remainder of the year and how he is priming himself for his biggest season to date.

The former #7 pick spoke about his career to date, the injury setbacks he has had to overcome since joining Hawthorn and where he sees himself playing his best football. Ward also discussed:

* Keeping the focus on footballing development this off-season and trusting the aerobic and athletic work that Peter Burge had set up for him;

* Adding power and burst speed to his arsenal and how he has prepared himself to showcase those new traits in-game;

* Bodie Ryan’s ability to break tackles and the draftees that have caught his eye;

* The additions of some experienced recruits in the off-season, and what they have brought to the football club;

* His own focuses for the season and what his goals are;

* Why trying to be a leader isn’t something on his agenda, but demonstrating leadership traits is;

* and so much more…

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