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The Hawks are up and about after an unexpected win against the Dogs that Brad is still apologising for — and so are the Insiders.

Ahead of a big clash against a Top 4 side in Adelaide, a bullish Ash, Mick, Weissy and Daz caught up on:

* The best performers from our morale boosting win against the Dogs;

* The Gini media beat up and how he plays better on the edge;

* Selection headaches against the Crows;

* Whether HOKball was properly back';

* The young son-of-a-gun that stood out in our VFL win;

* The Harley Reid trade rumour that won’t go away.

* Ash’s thoughts from the Hall Of Fame red carpet;

* What made Hall Of Fame inductee Luke Hodge such a champion;

* The Hawks Hall Of Famers that are next in line;

* A historic night in Launceston; and

* All your questions from socials.

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