Clarko Cup: Pies v Blues precursor to Hawk’s coaching call?
Alastair Clarkson says he is committed to Hawthorn next season but, hypothetically, if that changed, would he pick Collingwood or Carlton? Mick McGuane has the answer.
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The cubs that can stop Tigers falling off the cliff
Richmond believe it’s sitting pretty with a raft of picks and some talented youngsters. These are tomorrow’s stars that can help them remain in contention.
The role which could keep Clarko at Hawks in Mitchell era
Rival clubs eyeing Alastair Clarkson could be left disappointed due to a clause in his Hawthorn contract.
Demon rookie’s extreme sacrifice for his mum
Melbourne young gun Fraser Rosman went to extraordinary lengths to keep his footy career going while his mum battled cancer.
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How Hawks can continue Rance’s slide: Brereton
THE stats show Tiger Alex Rance’s influence is on the slide as opposition teams try to negate the star defender. And Dermott Brereton says the Hawks’ master coach has to follow suit.
Kennett: Another Hawk dynasty looms
JEFF Kennett is convinced Hawthorn will be in the premiership “hunt” for at least the next five seasons, saying the club’s youngsters remind him of the club’s recent decorated group.
Why are Tigers so bad at winning clearances?
DUSTIN Martin, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Toby Nankervis. Richmond has a star-studded midfield and a handy ruckman, but cannot win the footy at stoppages. What does every finals club need to get better at?
Are Dees the Hawthorn of 2008?
AS HIS new club strives for September success, Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis says he can see the similarities between this year’s Demons and Hawthorn of 2008.
The Tackle: Daniel Rioli and the ‘September gene’
WITH Maurice and Cyril and Michael Long in the extended family — all Norm Smith Medallists — the ‘September gene’ is strong in the Rioli clan. Is Daniel Rioli the key to Richmond’s finals hopes?
Hawk hanging for Sicily return
A REFRESHED Liam Shiels says he is excited for the return of star defender James Sicily as the Hawks plot the demise of the top-of-the-table Tigers in Thursday night’s sellout AFL finals opener.
Barometer: finals clubs sweat on stars
THE clock is ticking. Adam Treloar, Jack Viney, Kane Lambert and Toby Greene are desperate to prove they are fit for finals. Who will make it — and who will miss out? Every team’s selection posers.
Rocky’s finals outlook: Eagles are flying under radar
FINALS a one-horse race? Not according to Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff who believes West Coast can overcome the loss of key men Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff to win this year’s flag.
‘Awkward’ situation at Hawks on eve of finals
HAWTHORN is all but telling Jarryd Roughead he is ‘free to a good home’. Is that a smart move days out from a qualifying final? The SuperFooty Podcast crew have the latest.
Malthouse: How Clarko will test the Tigers
DAMIEN Hardwick is coach of the year but he’s about to meet the coach of the decade. And Alastair Clarkson knows exactly the way Richmond wants Thursday night’s final to be played, writes Mick Malthouse.
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