A small yet most enthusiastic crowd braved heavy rain to watch the Hawks train at Pakenham on Friday. The regional training event has become a regular part of the Hawks pre-season training fixture and each year is a hit with locals.
Unfortunately the rain caused the kids footy clinic to be canceled, but Hawks players made up for it spending time having photos taken and signing autographs.
Fans wished their Hawks heroes all the best for the 2011 season.
Players go through their boxing drills in the rain at Pakenham.
Fans grab autographs from their favourite Hawks.
