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Wednesday 25 September - 3 days to go

As has been the case all year, the players enjoyed the day off from training on Wednesday before they go through their final preparation for Saturday's Grand Final.


The exercise bikes at the Ricoh Centre are not used on Wednesday, with all players enjoying the day off from training.

Club President Andrew Newbold was out and about though, and was present at the Grand Final edition of the City Hawks luncheon at the RACV Club in Melbourne.

Newbold spoke to the guests about the Club, the Grand Final and more before the keynore address was delivered by Club Legend David Parkin and staunch Hawks fan and radio commentator Mark Howard hosted the panel of Anthony Hudson, Andy Maher and Leila Gurruwiwi.


Club President Andrew Newbold speaks at the City Hawks luncheon.