Premiership coach reveals future plans
Alastair Clarkson was steadfast he would see out his contract at Hawthorn before handing over to Sam Mitchell, but all that has changed.
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Hawthorn to cop soft cap penalty over Alastair Clarkson payout
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the club would not receive “special treatment” over coach Alastair Clarkson’s payout after he quit the AFL club.
Why Bevo’s come out swinging over league’s boxing ban
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has been critical how the AFL has gone about its ban on combat boxing sessions and sparring between players.
AFL announces strict ban after accident
Following a nasty training accident, the AFL has cracked down on a type of training as part of its move to strengthen concussion protocols.
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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.
Burning questions: Can Hawks stop intercept kings?
IF HAWTHORN is to spring a qualifying final upset it must not only overcome Richmond’s imfamous pressure game but its backline ball hawks. See the big questions facing each team ahead of finals.
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