Right Jai, right time: Hawks snatch Launceston thriller from nowhere
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
Talks are ramping up over a new deal for Nick Watson at Hawthorn and could be set for a huge boost thanks to the AFL’s marketing fund.
Nick Watson. Jack Ginnivan. Josh Rachele. Izak Rankine. Launceston has never seen Friday night entertainment like this. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon dissects the battle of the human highlight reels.
In 2012, even people at Hawthorn thought Luke Hodge was done. At that point he was already a Hawks great — then he became a club immortal and now resides in the Australian football Hall of Fame.
Sam Mitchell locked his playing group in a meeting room after the Hawks’ shocking performance against Collingwood to deliver some “home truths”. Could that include some bold selection calls to send a message?
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
The fallout of the Hawthorn racism saga has claimed 40-year friendships and left those at the heart of the allegations still reeling. Jay Clark investigates.
Hawthorn was left to rue one of the poorest tackling efforts of the year as it succumbed to a rampant Collingwood. Josh Barnes examines what the blowout means for both clubs.
Collingwood has soared back to the top of the AFL ladder after thumping Hawthorn by 51 points as Jamie Elliott strengthened his case for a maiden All-Australian blazer.
It has taken well over 1000 days, but Nick Daicos finally brought up a first-time stat on Friday night and footy fans jumped all over it.
This time last year, Hawthorn was 4-7 and a long way from premiership contention. Now, at 7-4, the Hawks’ credentials are being questioned again. Here’s why.
Jack Ginnivan won a premiership with Collingwood — only to be replaced by Lachie Schultz the next year. We delve into whether the Magpies are better off and what sets the pair apart.
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