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Hawthorn is rallying the brown and gold faithful for a special 24-hour fundraiser, as it prepares to make the move to our new home, the Kennedy Community Centre, later this year.

Ahead of the fundraiser, we were able to have an earnest discussion with dual Norm Smith Medallist Gary Ayres who has a role in the club’s administration department, helping promote fundraising efforts for the Kennedy Community Centre as Capital Campaign Executive.

In a candid discussion Ash and Mick take the opportunity to talk to Ayres about:

* How the Kennedy Community Centre is tracking;

* Tuesday’s 24-hour fund-raising campaign and how Hawks fans can contribute;

* His role back at the club;

* Memories of training at Glenferrie Oval and playing at Princes Park;

* The comeback game against Geelong in 1989, when he became a “good driver in heavy traffic”;

* How special the 100 year celebrations have been for the past players;

* How the Hawks of 2025 are tracking;

* And more.

Enjoy the chat and if you can, make sure you keep track of how the fundraiser is going on Tuesday!Please donate if you can, you can do so by heading to the link below:

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