Lloyd Meek addresses Sam Mitchell's viral half-time reprimand

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek has addressed a viral moment involving an intense half-time reprimand from coach Sam Mitchell during a round seven match against Gold Coast.

Following an errant handball by Meek that led to a Gold Coast goal just before the second quarter break, Mitchell delivered an animated and profanity-laced speech in the locker room. While the clip gained significant traction on social media, Meek noted that the interaction was a reflection of Mitchell’s competitive nature and care for the team.

Meek stated that the coach checked in on him before the third quarter and again after the match to ensure he was alright, praising his response to the criticism. Hawthorn eventually secured a 49-point victory, holding Gold Coast scoreless in the final term.