The Hawks have finally returned to the grandest stage of them all. For the first time since 1991, Hawthorn will contest the AFL Grand Final this Saturday against storied rivals and reigning premiers Geelong.

If the performance of Luke Hodge on Saturday night was any indicator, Hawthorn will set about the task of dismantling Geelong with the four pillars found on the Kokoda Trek at Isurava in mind - mateship - endurance - courage - sacrifice.

No side makes a Grand Final without the depth and quality a club such as Hawthorn boasts on and off the field. With selection dilemmas aplenty, Hawks fans can trust the coaching staff will be thinking long and hard as to which 22 players are best suited to dethroning the Cats.

Good luck to all Hawthorn members in their quest for Grand Final tickets. Grand Final ticket allocation information can be found on the finals ticketing information page.

Keep up to date with all the Grand Final week activities and do all you can this week to show your support for Alastair Clarkson and the team as they strive to win Hawthorn its 10th Premiership.


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