Secret Cyril comeback texts: New twist in Hawks racism saga
Shock texts have revealed Cyril Rioli was plotting an AFL comeback to play under Alastair Clarkson just weeks before the Hawthorn racism saga erupted.
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Exposed? Big problems emerge with Hawks’ top-heavy defence
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?
Cyril Rioli Kangaroos text message bombshell
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
Hawks racism saga may be over but the damage is everlasting
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.
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Clubs wiped out in brutal AFL verdicts
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Hawk benefiting most from Battle, Barrass move — and it’s not Sicily
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Footy world erupts at ‘extraordinary’ drama
There might be a new contender for the AFL’s most disliked player after he was caught up in several controversial calls on Friday.
SuperCoach: Day disappoints, unsung Don the ultimate POD
Will Day was unable to replicate his Opening Round SuperCoach heroics, while Zach Merrett was upstaged in the Essendon midfield. See the full fallout and Dan Batten’s SuperCoach notes.
Footy world torn over shocking high shots
In a wild second quarter, Hawthorn’s Jack Scrimshaw concussed a Bomber and then copped his own sickening head clash at the MCG.
The Opening Round intel Dons can use to shock Hawks
Essendon would have learned plenty from Hawthorn’s impressive Opening Round victory. As Fox Footy’s GARRY LYON writes, the Bombers can put their rival’s warning to good use.
Sting in the tail: Battle, Barrass unlock AFL’s greatest weapon
Hawthorn nabbed two key defenders during the off-season. How much that improves their defence remains to be seen, but it has possibly unlocked the AFL’s most versatile squad.
Day protege reveals inside story of Hawks NGA snub
He’d trained with Hawthorn and been mentored by Will Day. But the AFL has said no to Oliver Greeves being part of the Hawks’ next gen academy. Greeves explains how he took the news.
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