Every Thursday night without fail, Hawthorn Amateur Football Club’s men’s and women’s sides gather for dinner after training.

Over a rotating menu of homemade fish and chips, burgers and spaghetti, a player from each team volunteers to stand up and share something personal.

Dubbed “the Triple H” – a bonding exercise pioneered by Damien Hardwick during his tenure at Richmond – each player reveals a hardship they’re currently experiencing, a highlight from the week, and a hero or figure they admire.

As Hawks women’s footy player Charotte Miller notes, the Triple H doesn’t have to be “really deep or private”, it just has to be honest.

Charlotte Miller is a Wings program coordinator and footy player. Chris Hopkins

“I think sharing things about yourself is really good, especially with people you’re seeing three times a week.…