World Footy News

President Jeff Kennett, Senior Coach Alastair Clarkson and a number of Hawthorn players, coaches and staff – including former President Ian Dicker – will fly to Port Moresby tomorrow morning to trek the Kokoda Track.

This will be the third time the Club has undertaken the journey to Papua New Guinea, which is an integral part of Hawthorn Football Club’s cultural experience.

There is no indication at this stage that there will be any interaction with the local footy scene in PNG.
The Club undertakes the Kokoda experience for the life lessons it teaches over the eight days it takes to trek the 96 kilometre trail.

The trip is an opportunity for those in the travel party to recognise the wartime efforts of so many brave Australians and to learn about the history behind the PNG campaign.

The players' experiences will be shared daily on hawthornfc.com.au.