Hawthorn Coach Alastair Clarkson has described his side's victory over Collingwood as an 'important' win, as the Hawks go back to back for just the second time this season.

"We've got quite a young group at the present time," said Clarkson in his post-match press conference.

"To go across to Adelaide and knock them off last week... and to follow it up with another good performance the following week is important for the group."

See Clarkson's full presser above.

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