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 19 September - 1 day to go
The players returned to the Club on Thursday after enjoying the day off to rest before the Preliminary Final on Friday night.
They hit the track for the final time before the game in front of passionate Hawks fans who made the trip out to Waverley to see their heroes in action before the game.
From full ground drills to in-close skills, the players completed the light session in just over 30 minutes before ending the session with some goal kicking.
Coach Alastair Clarkson conducted his pre-game media conference, where he declared Cyril Rioli fit to play.
Jed Anderson is action during the session.
Lance Franklin in full flight before his return from a one-week suspension.
Ben Stratton hands to Anderson on the fly.
Bradley Hill dishes to Liam Shiels during one of the drills.
Goal kicking with Shaun Burgoyne and Isaac Smith.
Put your hand up if you won the Coleman Medal.
Jordan Lewis all smiles and why not? We're about to play in a prelim!
Buddy keeps his eye on the footy ahead of the game.
