Round 22 1998 was a day of mixed emotions for the Hawthorn faithful.

The club had taken some enormous momentum through the final five rounds of the season to remain undefeated throughout that period, but it wasn't enough to lift the club out of the final bottom four after a miserable previous 17 rounds that saw the club prevail just three times. 

But this game is perhaps most memorable for being Jason Dunstall's farewell. 

Gallery: First Sydney session ticked off

In this week's episode, Jonathan Hay takes us back to a period of time that is seen as a turning point for the club, as the Hawks slowly emerged from the struggles of previous years. 

Listen below or search Golden Years on your chosen podcast provider today!