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Physical clash PremiumFellow Brownlow winner says Fyfe’s return no distraction

Sam Mitchell insists Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe’s return to AFL action won’t occupy too much of Hawthorn’s time as they plot an upset.

Shayne Hope

AFLTwo Hawks’ journey of friendship to game 250

Milestone men Luke Breust and Liam Shiels grew up supporting rival clubs but became best mates and key contributors during one of Hawthorn’s great eras.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremiumReturning AFL star to solve club’s glaring issue

The Hawks are set for a double boost at selection this week as coach Sam Mitchell tries to solve his club’s centre bounce woes.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremiumWhy this Hawk’s stocks are on the rise

Dylan Moore is one of the chief reasons the Hawks have exceeded expectations on the field this year but he’s even more impressive off it.

Marc McGowan

Expansion chaos Young Eagle weighing up strong Victorian interest

Inaugural West Coast women’s signing Mikayla Bowen is weighing up significant interest from a Victorian-based AFLW expansion club.

Eliza Reilly

Coach chasePremiumMore clubs jump on Alastair Clarkson merry-go-round

Four-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has been sounded out by up to eight AFL clubs as he considers his options in what is a certain return to the AFL next year.

Jon Ralph

AFLPremiumJab sledge in rivalry Hawks coach can’t ignore

In 2015 Sam Mitchell enraged Essendon fans with a sledge and now he’s coaching Hawthorn with the Bombers in his sights.

Russell Gould

Spotto ClarkoPremiumFormer Hawks coach Clarkson’s cameo in bizarre NBA video

Eagle-eyed footy fans have spotted a familiar face in a bizarre video of NBA star Klay Thompson plastered across social media.

Jackson Barrett

AFLDashing Hawk to miss Anzac Day clash

The Hawks are one of the AFL’s early season success stories but their next challenge on Anzac Day is suddenly far more difficult.

Marc McGowan

Bid boosterPremiumClarkson researches NFL, NBA for Tassie AFL bid

Alastair Clarkson's challenge for 2022 is to ensure Tasmania's bid to become an AFL club is successful, spending time researching NFL and NBA franchises.

Oliver Caffrey

ExclusivePremiumKennett, Hawks breakthrough in Cyril rift

Is this the first step in Cyril Rioli burying the hatchet with Hawthorn? Hawks president Jeff Kennett has revealed he has connected with the disgruntled Hawks’ great.

Mark Robinson

Hawks feudPremium‘He needs help’: Michael Long’s plea to nephew Cyril

Essendon great Michael Long has made a passionate plea to his nephew Cyril Rioli to mend his bridges with his family and the Hawthorn Football Club.

Mark Robinson

AFLPremiumBig numbers out at Hawks as star mid’s role evolves

Tom Mitchell won a Brownlow Medal winning ridiculous numbers of disposals but his role has significantly changed in 2022.

Marc McGowan

Captain’s callHawks captain hopes Cyril rift can be fixed

The Hawks are trying to make changes to improve their environment for Indigenous players, one of their biggest stars says.

Marc McGowan

Controversy continuesPremiumHawks’ boss breaks silence on Rioli saga

Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves has spoken for the first time on the Cyril Rioli saga engulfing the club, revealing what the Hawks’ current Indigenous players felt.

Sam Landsberger

AFLPremiumHawk grounded after serious training incident

The unbeaten Hawks have suffered a major injury blow on the eve of their round 3 clash with in-form Carlton.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremiumShiels axing a sign of times for developing Hawks

Liam Shiels’ omission from Hawthorn’s round 2 side could be a sign of things to come, club captain Ben McEvoy says.

Marc McGowan

No homesicknessCommentsPremiumHawks is where the heart is for WA defensive sensation

Top-10 draftee Denver Grainger-Barras opens up on his rollercoaster first year, knee injury, coach Alastair Clarkson’s exit and being separated from partner because of WA’s border restrictions.

Jordan McArdle

BUDDY WARNINGPremiumKrakouer says Franklin ready to rip into 2022

Just five goals shy of 1000 AFL goals, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin is looming ominously for Sydney rivals in 2022, according to former fellow star forward Andrew Krakouer

Steve Butler

AFL‘All about love’: Star Hawk lifts lid on coach’s evolution

Hawthorn backman James Sicily knows Sam Mitchell the coach and the teammate and he says they are chalk and cheese

Marc McGowan

AFLDashing Hawk racing to prove fitness for round 1

Changkuoth Jiath faces a race against time to be fit for round 1 but the Hawks expect to have two star midfielders available

Marc McGowan

Final chancePremiumLast spots left! AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1

Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.

Marc McGowan

Jack GunstonPremiumWhy star Hawk went to the board over ‘messy’ Clarko exit

It was a year to forget for Jack Gunston last season. The triple premiership star opens up on his comeback from back surgery, staying loyal to Hawthorn and post-Clarko life.

Rebecca Williams

Contract newsPremiumWalsh’s huge pay sacrifice, WA kid commits to Hawks

Sam Walsh has taken a pay cut to remain at Carlton, while West Aussie Denver Grainger-Barras has put pen to paper on a new deal at Hawthorn.

Scott Gullan and Glenn McFarlane