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TWTW Pod: How do you fix a Chol-shaped hole?
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How quickly does a round five win turn into something more?
The Hawks Insiders team of Ash, Daz, Mick, Nat and Jason Johnson Brad (live from the car) take a deeper like at a side that’s not just building — it’s growing up in real time.
Fresh off backing up the Easter Monday high with a commanding Gather Round win over the Dogs, the conversation has shifted. This isn’t about promise anymore. It’s about expectation.
🎧 Listen as we discuss…
* The Dogs win: Why this one was all about composure, maturity and finishing the job when it mattered.
* Backing it up: Two wins in five days and what that says about this group’s mindset.
* The youth surge: Why our 23-and-under core is driving wins now — and still being underrated externally.
* The one we can’t lose: Who is the most irreplaceable player in the side right now?
* Selection squeeze: How do you plug a Mabior-sized forward line hole?
* Will Day watch: How he returns, why there’s no rush, what it means for the midfield mix, and his ummmm … vinyl collection?
* Port Adelaide preview: How we take control at Marvel, the Butters matchup, and why this is a game we should win.
* Fan energy: The new wave of Hawks supporters, the noise, and why the vibe shift is real (and probably driven by TikTok).
* Hall of Fame: Celebrating Roughie, Moncrieff, Schwab and Haby, and what they represent for the club.
Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. The ride’s getting more fun by the week — and we’re just getting started. Keep your questions and feedback coming 👂
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