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.
Hawthorn
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.
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‘It was the sliding doors moment’: AFL’s critical error in Hawks probe
Exactly one year ago, on May 30, 2023, the AFL’s Hawthorn racism investigation was shut down. Today, MICHAEL WARNER reveals what really happened with Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Gunston exclusive: Why I needed bombshell Hawks trade
In his first interview since being traded back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston opens up to JON RALPH about the toughest milestone of his career and the honest conversations that led to his Hawks return.
Inside plans to create new second home for Hawthorn
Powerbrokers from one of Queensland’s most fruitful footy nurseries will launch a bold bid to become Hawthorn’s new second home from 2026 in a move that already has the support of the AFL’s CEO. Full details here.
Secret texts set to be exposed as Hawks racism talks break down
The Hawthorn racism saga appears headed to the Federal Court after mediation talks broke down, paving the way for secret text messages to be disclosed in court, reports MARK ROBINSON.
‘Frustrating’ decisions irking struggling Lions
As the Lions struggle to save their season, a Brisbane star has joined a chorus of AFL identities in questioning why holding-the-ball offences aren’t being punished by umpires.
Fagan: Lions’ season ‘hanging well and truly in the balance’
Lions coach Chris Fagan has admitted his side’s season is on the brink after another loss against the Hawks, with Brisbane now two and a half games adrift of the top eight.
Remember me? Lions to debut ex-Hawk against former side
Nine months after his last game as a Hawk, Brisbane will unleash Brandon Ryan on his old side in his first game as a Lion — will he put pressure on the suspended Eric Hipwood?
Hawks’ final quarter woes in spotlight
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is trying to unravel a concerning trend for his side as a veteran looks set to remain in the sub vest.
Lions plan to take down bogey team
Failing to beat Hawthorn since 2019 is an annoying run of losses the Brisbane Lions are intent on ending on Sunday.
Robbo: Hawthorn racism talks on verge of collapse
As the AFL prepares for grandest celebration of the Indigenous contribution to the game, MARK ROBINSON writes racism peace talks between Hawthorn and former players are on the verge of collapse.
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