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HI’s Ash, Mora, Daz and Mick assembled for our Week That Was pod, and there was only one thing on our mind. No, it wasn’t the extremely forgettable Saints game, but Cooper Hodge — son of Luke — turning up to Bunjil Bagora for a training session in conditions that can only be described as “not very Brisbane like”.

Hodge has been the talk of Hawthorn socials this week, so of course we went there, but our midweek panel also discussed:

* Our 20-point win over St Kilda, which was never really in doubt (unless your name is Brad);

* The performances of Jai Newcombe, Blake Hardwick and Lloyd Meek;

* Cam McKenzie and James Sicily’s form;

* The Box Hill Hall Of Fame President’s Lunch experience;

* Calsher Dear and Mitch Lewis’ eye-catching performances in the VFL;

* Jack Scrimshaw’s tricky road back;

* An unfortunate setback for young star Jason Noah Mraz;

* Whether Tassie has its sights on Will Day; and

* Our vital clash against Freo.

Stay tuned for Selection Dissection with Australia’s #1 podcast producer ‘Angry’ Brad Klibansky.

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