BEN Stratton caught up with HawksTV to talk about a big day of training for the Hawks.

The playing group was put through a three-hour session at Waverley Park ahead of a four-day break over the Australia Day weekend.

The session included a match-play component, plus skills and fitness work, before the boys headed up to the gym to cap off a strong three-week training block after the Christmas break.

Watch the video to get Stratton's take on today and the mood within the group.