Pre-Season Recap Pod: Hawks vs Cats
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Season 2026 is upon us and the Hawks fired up in sweltering conditions in their first pre-season hitout at the KCC.
The Hawks prevailed by 17 points over the Cats — 16.15 (111) to 14.10 (94) — in front of a healthy brown and gold turnout at our new home.
There was plenty to like, and plenty to refine. But for a first official outing at KCC, 16 goals and a 17-point win over the Cats is a pretty nice way to…
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