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The hub bearings are affected depending on whether you use quick-release / regular axles.
QRs somehow compress the bearings slightly when tightened, so there should be a LITTLE play when the wheels are not in dropouts. After tightening up the QR (pitlock in this case) the play magically disappears
Park tools website explains all!