AFL clubs will try just about anything to find a competitive advantage. Anything.
From overseas trips to training in altitude to fire walks, looking back over the years, there have been some questionable motivational tactics employed by clubs.
But which are the craziest?
6Hawks hike Kokoda
Hawthorn found success in its trips to Papua New Guinea in 2004 and 2018.
The Kokoda Track isn't for the faint-hearted, and the young Hawks, as part of their induction to the club, embarked on the multi-day journey through some of the most difficult treks known.
In 2004, the likes of Lance 'Buddy' Franklin, Jarryd Roughead and Jordan Lewis graced the fields where Australian World War II troops were under constant threat of ambush.
The Hawks made three further trips since the inaugural journey, ensuring every new player completed the task.
The bonding experience, which was shared by 2018 Hawks players such as Jarman Impey, Chad Wingard, Mitch Lewis, Oliver Hanrahan and David Mirra, was second to none.
The reasoning behind the trip by Alastair Clarkson was two-fold; one being education of the country and creating a deeper sense of appreciation, while the other was attempting to enhance the importance of teamwork, comradery and helping each other when things get tough.
