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Shayne Hope

Hawthorn's AFL balancing act to continue

Coach Sam Mitchell will continue to tinker with his midfield options for Hawthorn's long-term gain. (AAP)

If Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had his house riding on a centre clearance, Jaeger O'Meara would be one of the first men picked to attend the bounce.

But Mitchell is conducting a juggling act in his first year as Hawks boss, balancing immediate results against the long-term development of his playing group.

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