Sam Mitchell has warned of the need for a sharp, short-term AFL focus at Hawthorn ahead of a stern test from Marcus Bontempelli and his resurgent Western Bulldogs.
The Hawks will start favourites on Friday night at the MCG ahead of their mid-season bye, having mauled St Kilda a week ago to sit third on the ladder.
But with ruckman Tim English back, the Dogs have put a four-game losing streak behind them and have won three of their last four.
