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Why this Hawk could be Sam Mitchell's September power move

Name: Why this Hawk could be Sam Mitchell's September power move
Uploaded: 31/5/2026
Description: Matthew Lloyd praises Blake Hardwick as the best swingman in the competition and believes his role could become a power move for Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell late in the season.

Matthew Lloyd praises Blake Hardwick as the best swingman in the competition and believes his role could become a power move for Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell late in the season.

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Why this Hawk could be Sam Mitchell's September power move

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