No panic stations for humbled Hawks in AFL

Hawthorn vice-captain Isaac Smith says the Hawks haven’t hit the panic button after Saturday’s shock loss to Essendon.

Smith is confident his side can address the issues exposed in the season-opening 25-point loss to last year’s wooden spooners before next week’s clash against Adelaide at the MCG.

Four-time premiership star Cyril Rioli was restricted by a corked thigh against the Bombers but is expected to face the high-flying Crows, along with Luke Hodge who will return from a club-imposed ban.

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