How Hokball took AFL by storm, but became Hawthorn’s undoing
The Hawks turned their year around with a thrilling style of play, but ultimately they couldn’t get it done in a semi final. MATTHEW FORREST reviews their season and looks ahead.
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Ginni against the world: How long can it really last?
The brilliance and magnitude of the Hawks’ small forwards provided great fodder for footy fans all year, but Jon Ralph asks, how long can they sustain having a target on their backs?
‘Read the room’: Jack Ginnivan torn to shreds
AFL journalist Caroline Wilson has given Hawks livewire Jack Ginnivan an absolute bake, claiming he cost the club a prelim berth.
Hinkley‘s huge fine over Jack Ginnivan rant
The AFL has handed down its punishment to Ken Hinkley after the Port coach lost his cool following his side’s win over Hawthorn.
Financial whack confirmed for Ken after post-game taunt at Hawks
The AFL has handed down a financial sanction for Ken Hinkley after a post-match altercation with Hawk Jack Ginnivan.
The night famous names became finals heroes in their own right
With backs to the wall, coming off four consecutive finals losses, Port Adelaide needed new September heroes. Enter two names synonymous with the big stage. Watch the video.
Ginnivan’s stunning Instagram confession
While Ken Hinkley’s outburst overshadowed Port’s big win, Jack Ginnivan quietly made a jaw-dropping confession over his Insta post.
If the Hawks are going to dish it out, they should be able to cop it back
Instead of mouthing off with the Power coach, a better use of James Sicily’s time might be to practice his goalkicking, writes the Editor.
Hok to the future: Eight reasons Hawks will be better in 2025
After taking the AFL by storm with Hokball, Hawthorn’s brigade of young stars will face huge expectations in 2025. GLENN MCFARLANE looks at why Sam Mitchell’s side will be even better.
Please explain: Sicily doubles down as AFL puts heat on Ken
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has spoken out about last night’s heated exchange with Power coach Ken Hinkley – an incident that has now drawn an official ‘please explain’ from the AFL.
Ginni’s big concession amid ‘embarrassing infatuation’
James Sicily defended teammate Jack Ginnivan on the field on Friday night and he’s done it again off it. But he did reveal one thing the provocative forward told the group during the week.
Matthews: ‘Smartarse’ Ken should be embarrassed
AFL legend Leigh Matthews has slammed Ken Hinkley’s post-match sledge aimed at Jack Ginnivan as the league weighs up whether to penalise the Power coach. HAVE YOUR SAY
The Sam Mitchell evolution: How ‘acquired taste’ changed his ways
He was an acquired taste. He wasn’t the most favoured bloke in the playing group. He was too brutal. Those who played with Sam Mitchell paint a similar picture. But his transformation to coach today is the true work of art.
Coach incident twists as backstory emerges
A backstory to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley’s fiery stoush with Hawthorn players has emerged after an ugly end to Friday’s final.
AFL star admits one regret over coach incident
The AFL is reportedly looking into the incident between Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and Hawthorn players over one detail.
Player ratings: The key to Port keeping flag dream alive
Port Adelaide was desperate on Friday night – and no one typified the Power’s renewed fight more than Willem Drew. Is he set for a bigger job next week? We rate every player.
Robbo: Let’s not hang Kenny for Ginnivan taunt
Under the pressure-cooker of footy, Ken Hinkley’s side produced their finest hour. But with all eyes on what happened after, Mark Robinson writes, let’s not hang Ken for the incident.
Emotional change room scene, coach shattered
Moving scenes from inside the Hawthorn dressing room matched the emotion coach Sam Mitchell showed when speaking to reporters.
Aus Post plane, world on edge: Relive Hawks-Port finals epic
Ahead of tonight’s game, take a look back at an unbelievable semi-final between the Power and Hawks in 2001 that took place just days after the 9/11 attacks.
Hale: Why Serong got the nod over Phillips
Jai Serong is set to step into the cauldron of Adelaide Oval on Sunday night, and Hawthorn’s David Hale said picking him was a no-brainer. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the details.
Teams: Power turn to young gun, tagger returns for Giants
Port Adelaide has turned to a young gun to aid its defensive woes, while Hawthorn has confirmed Sam Frost’s replacement. See all the teams here.
AFL semi-final tips: Who’s in danger of straight-sets exit?
Hokball or Port? Brisbane or GWS? The fate of two more premiership contenders will be decided this weekend in cutthroat semi-finals. See who our experts are tipping here.
Kennett: ‘Cooked’ Clarko almost ‘wrecked’ succession plan
One of the key architects of Hawthorn’s coaching succession plan has hailed its success and revealed how it almost unravelled due to Alastair Clarkson.
AFL great hails ‘selfless’ Lions superstar
AFL great Luke Hodge has been impressed with the way a two-time Brownlow medallist has taken his game to new levels this season.
The defensive disaster that helped make Hokball
Losing defensive pillar James Blanck on the eve of the season was supposed to be a disaster for Hawthorn. Instead, Sam Mitchell used it to kickstart the phenomenon known as Hokball. Here’s how.
Season over? Wounded Blues torn apart by finals-bound Hawks
Carlton has now slid out of the eight and has Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad under serious injury clouds. Have the Blues unravelled so much that they may miss finals? And are the Hawks now locked in?
‘Come to nothing’: Hawks coach’s plea to players
A Sunday game at the MCG is an elimination final three weeks before the finals begin and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has a clear message for his players.
‘Tell her to terminate’: Court docs reveal full alleged Clarkson threat
Almost two years after the Hawthorn racism scandal broke, allegations against multiple former club chiefs have been formalised in an 89-page statement of claim in Federal Court.
Giants’ historic comeback shakes up AFL
The GWS Giants have announced their premiership credentials, pulling off their biggest ever fourth quarter comeback against Hawthorn.
Double blow leaves ‘extremely frustrated’ Hawks reeling
At three-quarter-time, Hawthorn was doing the maths on if it could slide into the eight. Two hours later, a one-two punch has their season on the brink and Sam Mitchell ‘extremely frustrated’.
Hawks champions will bow out with ‘grace’
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has made an assurance to his former teammates as the club decides on their futures.
Legend’s verdict on brash Hawks celebrations
The former VFL-AFL games record holder was asked for his thoughts on Hawthorn’s forward-line wildcards.
Trade stunner pays off for Hawks almost a decade later
Sam Mitchell’s move to West Coast stunned the trade period in 2016. Almost a decade on, Hawthorn could be poised to reap an unexpected reward because of it.
The Lowdown: Draft call Crows must cop in cold light of Day
Will Day tore the Crows up on Sunday, leaving fans ruing picking Fisher McAsey ahead of South Australian in 2020. But, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON asks, could Day have become the player is in the Crows’ system? See his likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Back on Broadway: Hawks set for big prime time boost in 2025
Hawthorn haven’t hosted a Friday night match in over five years, but that’s set to change next season. JAY CLARK has the details, plus the club set for fewer prime time games.
New captain heralds ‘big shift’ at Hawks
Hawthorn is the latest AFLW team to make a leadership change, with the influence of a top rival sweeping through the club.
‘I’m the right man’: Nicks has a message for Crows fans
The Crows conceded 13 unanswered goals in a horror home showing against Hawthorn on Sunday. The fans left early – and they weren’t happy. Here’s Matthew Nicks’ response.
Rioli the lead applicant in Federal Court racism claim against Hawks
The lawyers representing First Nations players and partners alleging racism at Hawthorn Football Club have lodged documents in the Federal Court.
Why Massimo and the ‘cut-price’ Hawks have thrived after trades
After missing out on some targets, Hawthorn hit a home run in the trade market last year. Massimo D’Ambrosio opens up on how the Hawks’ moves have paid off.
‘Fever pitch’: Hawks can handle spotlight
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell says their win over Collingwood has made preparations this week “harder than others”.
Hawk for life? Wizard’s big contract statement
Nick Watson may have only played 11 games, but he’s already looking well into the future. See more from JOSH BARNES who caught up with the Wizard.
Why Sicily is happy to ‘look like a dill’
The Hawks are firing on all cylinders but captain James Sicily is tackling an on-field dilemma as he battles a shoulder injury.
The clubs who can spoil Hawks’ finals party
Hawthorn is on track for an miracle finals berth. However, MATTHEW FORREST writes that three clubs have the chance to spoil the party for the Hawks.
AFL villain hits back at ‘mean’ comment
Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan has responded after a popular newsreader caused a stir with extraordinary comments about the AFL star.
More salt set to hit Pies’ Ginnivan-trade wound
Jack Ginnivan may have ended Collingwood’s premiership defence on Saturday, but the true pain of the 2023 trade is yet to be felt for the Pies’ footy department.
Ginnivan, Hawks put Pies on the brink in ultimate irony
Collingwood’s premiership defence is on the brink of being over after booting one goal in a half during a dismal loss in which ex-Magpie Jack Ginnivan came back to haunt his former side.
AFL on notice after historic bloodbath
The AFL has been put on notice with a club proving they’re the real deal after producing a demolition job against the reigning premiers.
The unsung hero behind Hawks’ miserly defence
Hawthorn are on the rise and a big reason why is their back six. GLENN McFARLANE chats with one of their guns, and JAY CLARK looks at the numbers behind their miserly defence.
Star ‘desperate’ as coach challenges Hawks
A star Hawk would be devastated to miss an “elimination final” against his former club as coach Sam Mitchell builds up the occasion.
The Mitch Switch: Inside story on Hawks’ succession plan
The departure of Alastair Clarkson from Hawthorn was both inevitable and painstaking. Tormented by Covid-19 hubs and one last failed push at a flag before the wheels fell off, JAY CLARK goes inside the exit of the club’s most successful coach.
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