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“I don’t think I share Brad’s optimism on that” is a line that no follower of the Hawks Insiders would have ever thought they would hear come from Darren Levin’s mouth but here we are. If nothing else, this podcast is worth listening to in order to find out the why behind that statement.

Danny, Darren and Brad jumped on to record their immediate thoughts post Hawthorn’s first win of the season against a very ordinary North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Insiders discussed the match at length, with the overall tone of positivity a nice change from the previous few weeks.

* A phenomenal second quarter full of dash and dare;

* Jack Ginnivan and his impact on Hawthorn’s forward line;

* The performance of an under fire Connor Macdonald, a returning Harry Morrison and the under pressure Jai Newcombe and Conor Nash;

* A bit of ‘winding back the clock’ from Jack Gunston and how his presence as much as his performance helped Mabior Chol;

* The excitement and class on display from Cam Mackenzie;

* Sam Frost, Jack Scrimshaw and Josh Weddle. Reliable and uncompromising defending;

* Plenty more…

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