HAWTHORN has emerged unscathed from its final training session before the grand final in front of 10,000 fans at Waverley Park.

A 25-man squad took to the track with only defender Trent Croad failing to complete the light 45-minute hit-out.

Croad, who injured his foot in the qualifying final, only did stationary handball drills but is not thought to be in doubt for Saturdays match.

Luke Hodge showed no obvious signs of discomfort from the rib injury he sustained last weekend.

The Hawks kept everyone guessing about the make-up of their ruck division with all three big men taking part in the training session.

Simon Taylor participated in match drills while the incumbent duo, Brent Renouf and Robert Campbell had some extra work on the tackle bags.

Tim Clarke and Thomas Murphy were the other two players who weren't part of Saturday night's preliminary final win over St Kilda, with both training well.

Chance Bateman made his final appearance with his trademark dreadlocks, with the midfielder set to shave his head following Saturday's game in the name of charity.

Star forward Buddy Franklin drew the biggest cheer from the crowd as the side ran out, and took part in most of the session although he shunned goal-kicking practice with his fellow forwards in favour of handball drills in the centre circle.

His injured thumb was strapped but he didn't seem hampered by it.

Franklin was the first to leave the track after about half an hour, and was closely followed by Campbell Brown and veteran Shane Crawford.

Crawford, who will line up in his first grand final after 17 years, lapped up the sensational atmosphere and stayed out of the rooms the longest of any of the players, signing countless autographs for the fans.

Brown also moved well throughout the session, despite having carried an ankle and a thumb injury for the past month.