THE HAWKS have just two fit players remaining on their interchange bench after midfielder Clinton Young left the field with an ankle injury sustained during the third quarter
Young had been one of the Hawks' best in the first half, having amassed 17 disposals, two clearances and two tackles.
He joins defender Trent Croad on the bench, after the backman aggravated an ankle injury in the second term
COURAGEOUS defender Luke Hodge has been named the Norm Smith Medallist as best afield.
remarkable effort for Hodge, who copped a suspected rib injury in a heavy clash in last weekend's preliminary final win over St Kilda
Clarkson, who has taken them on a steady upward path since being appointed
2005 season
He has taken the Hawks to 14th, 11th, sixth and now the premiership in his four seasons in charge.
It also capped a stunning revival for the club as a whole, after they were on the verge of merging with Melbourne in 1996.
10th premiership
five flags from 1983 to 1991.
clipped from afl.com.au
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