BY BRAD KLIBANSKY

ESSENDON coach Matthew Knights expects his side to face a tough and fired up Hawthorn team on Saturday night.

Speaking from Bombers training today, Knights said he thought last week’s result against the Western Bulldogs would sting the Hawks into action.

“I watched the entire game. It was a pretty hard, difficult contest, and obviously the Western Bulldogs are a very good side, so you would think that would be enough stimulus for Hawthorn to come out and play strong footy,” he said.

“We’d expect them to be on the top of their game. We’re looking forward to it.”

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