Friday 21 September - 1 day to go
Final preparations for the preliminary final at the MCG against Adelaide was the order of the day as the players hit the track for a light training session at the Ricoh Centre.
The players began with a kick-to-kick, followed by light runs throughs before closing the session with goal kicking practice.
Voices were loud, spirits were high and there was a positive and excited vibe coming from the strong crowd as passionate Hawks fans watched the players prepare for the Crows.
Coach Alastair Clarkson conducted his usual media conference on the day before the match as he admitted that the inclusions of Clinton Young and Jordan Lewis to the Hawks midfield is crucial to the Club's chances of making the grand final.
Josh Gibson holds the ball hostage as Bradley Hill shows his disappointment in not being given the ball.
Isaac Smith and Matt Suckling share a loving moment during the light session, players were enjoying one another's company.
Back to business, Luke Breust and Paul Puopolo show that some actual training took place.
Lance Franklin refines his goal-kicking technique ahead of the big game. It looks pretty good!
Brad Sewell and Grant Birchall both look to find an opponent by hand.
Skipper Luke Hodge and Josh Gibson both took the time to sign autographs before heading into the Ricoh Centre.
Hundreds of passionate fans braved the cold, wind and rain to show their pride for the mighty Hawks.
The Digital Team were also hard at work conducting a LIVE video stream hosted by Lehmo and Dec as well as a LIVE chat direct from training.
Lehmo and Dec were ovalside and had a chat to Shaun Burgoyne and Gary Buckenara. Footage available on HawksTV now.
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