Our daily updates will count down the days until game day as part of our extensive coverage of all things Hawthorn this finals series.
Thursday 26 September - 2 days to go
Thousands of Hawks fans flocked to Waverley Park today despite poor weather conditions to cheer of the players as they went through their final training session ahead of the Grand Final.
The players were greeted with loud cheers as they headed out on the oval, with fans singing the theme song and shouting words of encouragement.
Fans braved rain, heavy winds and at times bright sunshine as the players trained for approximately an hour.
The players began the session with some goal kicking before taking part in in-close handballing drills to make sure their skills are sharp in close on Saturday.
They also then completed some full ground circle work before taking more shots on goal to end the session.
The players then headed back inside and received some last words of encouragement from fans before hitting the gym to further prepare for Saturday's Grand Final.
Cyril Rioli kicks for goal during the session.
Brad Sewell looking balanced as he gathers and gets set to pass to a teammate.
Josh Gibson gathers and looks for a teammate.
The skipper in full flight.
Max Bailey looks to evade Brian Lake.
Gibson shows how to break a tackle.
Lance Franklin heads up the wing of the Ricoh Centre oval.
Luke Breust hands to Sam Mitchell on the overlap.
Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis show off their skills.
Gibson and Ben Stratton all smiles.
Taylor Duryea happy to be out there, he's one player in contention to replace Brendan Whitecross.
Our number one female ticket holder, Helen Kapalos soaked up the atmosphere.
Alastair Clarkson is interviewed on stage by MC, Stephen Quartermain.
Hawks fans sing the song loud and proud.
Thousands flocked to training despite the inclement weather.
Buddy in full flight.
Fans are pumped ahead of Saturday's big game.
Family Club!
Go Hawks!
