Hawthorn has turned the tables on Fremantle’s “Wharfie Time” by undertaking special training to counter the intimidating gong sounds.

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The Mind Room co-founder and sport and performance psychologist Michael Inglis told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl about the impact of “Wharfie Time”.

“This time with Hawthorn, they’ll be much more prepared for it if they use it. But I think for Freo, they’ll still get the boost each time it comes out because they’ll associate it with this extra lift and extra boost they’re about to have”, Inglis said.

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