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Tuesday 24 September - 4 days to go

With game day fast approaching, media were invited to the Ricoh Centre again today as Brad Sewell and Jordan Lewis fronted a press conference ahead of the game.

The pair spoke highly of Fremantle but were confident in our ability to overcome their strengths.

It was then out to the oval for the main training session ahead of the Grand Final.

The players were on the track for approximately 90 minutes to prepare for the Dockers, taking part in a number of different skills drills that used both sections of the ground as well as its full length.


Grant Birchall weaves his way through the poles during an agility drill.


Brian Lake and Max Bailey will play in their first Grand Final on Saturday.


Isaac Smith and David Hale find the lighter side as they pursue the footy.


Lance Franklin showed off his skills during the session.


The Coleman medallist works his way up the wing of the oval at the Ricoh Centre.


How's the balance of Paul Puopolo and Luke Hodge?


Two excitement machines - Shaun Burgoyne and Cyril Rioli in action.


Max Bailey and Josh Gibson stare the footy down as they are neck and neck trying to win it for their side.


Brad Sewell shapes to pass to a teammate with Franklin keeps his eye on the ball as he goes for a mark.

Alastair Clarkson and Luke Hodge were then required for an interview with Club Legend Leigh Matthew for the Channel 7 broadcast of the game.

Clarkson and Hodge were interviewed by Lethal in the Hawks Museum and the stairwell at the Ricoh Centre, which proudly displays some great memories of past players and Club milestones.