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Hawks overcooked? Mitchell prepared to take the risk

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes a tough week on the training track will reap rewards. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell admits he might have "overtrained" his players in an old-school preparation for the high-stakes clash with fellow AFL battlers North Melbourne.

But he believes it's a risk worth taking in a bid to force a response out of his winless team.

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