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How many times can you watch the final two minutes of the Easter Monday clash before it becomes … a problem?

The Hawks Insiders team of Daz, Brad and Mick are still buzzing after one of the great wins in recent memory against the Cats. But as much as we’d love to live in that moment forever, there’s a crucial Gather Round clash against the Dogs just around the corner.

🎧 Listen as we discuss…

* The Easter Monday classic: what it actually means now the dust has settled;

* How the Hawks won it: late-game composure, centre bounce execution and a group that’s grown up.

* The rise of the next core: Ward, Watson and McDonald standing up on the biggest stage;

* The forward line dynamic: Gunston as the focal point and Lewis’ selfless role.

* The Chol-acoster: Is the scrutiny fair after some poor goal kicking in the last quarter? Can we really trust him in a final?

* Nick Watson’s influence: Why 13 touches felt like 30? And why he might already be our most damaging player);

* Debut watch: Flynn Perez’s aggression and Jack Dalton’s composure in a finals-like atmosphere;

* Box Hill wrap: Schubert’s five, Nairn’s growth, and the selection squeeze that’s coming;

* The Bulldogs preview: How we beat them, who goes to Dale and Darcy, and whether our ruck dominance can help us prevail; plus

* Your questions answered: From Amon’s return to Scrimma’s form.

Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. We love riding the season rollercoaster with you all, especially after wins like that! Keep your excellent questions and feedback coming. We’re listening 👂

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