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We take a break from regular post game pod tradition to bring you a new format. The walk-and-talk pod is back … but this time with a twist.

Darren Levin and Nat Martin caught up pre-game at Marvel Stadium to discuss their thoughts, concerns and tips for the clash against Port, in which the Hawks were clear favourites. Confidence was high — a big brown and gold crowd, a favourable matchup, and predictions of a comfortable win.

“There’s no way we lose today.” - Ashley Browne at 3.36pm.

Let’s just say … things didn’t quite unfold the way they expected. A couple of hours later, that confidence had well and truly been tested. The Hawks escaped with a three-point win in what could only be described as a “get out of jail” performance.

From pre-game confidence to post-game survival, this pod captures the full emotional journey of Saturday’s unexpected thriller. It was recorded as 37,000 fans (mostly of Hawthorn persuasion) made their way into the ground, and then as the same huge crowd headed towards Southern Cross Station for their homebound train.

So yes, apologies for the audio quality.

But this one is — as they say in the classics — vibes based.

🎧 Listen now for the full walk-and-talk experience, and let us know if you want more of this format.

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