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Monday 16 September - 4 days to go

After enjoying a break from footy over the weekend as a result of winning the Qualifying Final against Sydney two weeks ago, Hawks players ramped up preparations for the Preliminary Final on Monday.

At 11am, Captain Luke Hodge was up for media to build up the game. Hodge fronted a packed studio at the Ricoh Centre as he answered a variety of questions from journalists about the week off, Preliminary Finals and Geelong.



Players also hit the gym in preparation for the big game, which will decide the first of two places in the 2013 AFL Grand Final.


David Hale works hard in the gym to prepare for Friday night.

Late in the afternoon, the players enjoyed half an hour to themselves before heading into meeting with the coaches to prepare for the game.

While some decided to play a bit of basketball, Lance Franklin and Bradley Hill opted to show off their skills with the round ball.


Lance Franklin reaches for the soccer ball while enjoying some spare time at the Club today.