Our daily updates will count down the days until game day as part of our extensive coverage of all things Hawthorn this finals series.
On the eve of Saturday's Preliminary Final, the players were in at the Club early for a team meeting before getting ready for their final training session ahead of the game.
After a brief warm-up inside, they headed out onto the track for a light session.
As it began, Coach Alastair Clarkson fronted the media for his weekly press conference, where he shed some light on the decision to omit veteran midfielder Brad Sewell from the team.
He said the decision to bring in Matt Suckling instead was for team balance.
The players trained in front of some dedicated fans that made the trip out to Waverley Park for approximately 45 minutes, beginning with a light jog and kick-to-kick.
The session ended with some goal kicking before the players signed autographs for fans.
Shaun Burgoyne and Paul Puopolo begin the session with some kick-to-kick.
Fresh from his first All Australian selection, Luke Breust hits the track.
Back in the team and rubbing his hands with glee is Matt Suckling.
Ben Stratton kicks out from defence.
Defender Josh Gibson in action.
This is a regular occurance, Sam Mitchell showing off his skills with the round ball.
Coach Alastair Clarkson was looking pretty happy with his team's preparation.
Reckon this guy is happy? After nine years and three clubs, Matt Spangher will play his 50th career game in a big final.
David Hale practices his set shots at the end of the session.
He's one from four in Preliminary Finals and Brian Lake wants to make it two from five.
