The Hawks sailed home to win by seven points against Wallan, after trailing by 37 points at quarter-time and 44 points at the main change. In his first year with the club, playing coach Ross Sleight said he didn’t pull any punches in his quarter-time address.

“I basically questioned the players’ character and attitude ... once we rectified the turnovers we looked better.”

Woodend-Hesket moved to two wins and five losses with the victory.