Mitchell makes no apologies for aggressive free agency approach
Hawthorn will reportedly offer St Kilda’s Josh Battle a massive six year deal, but coach Sam Mitchell won’t apologise for the Hawks’ aggressive approach when it comes to free agents.
Hawthorn will reportedly offer St Kilda’s Josh Battle a massive six year deal, but coach Sam Mitchell won’t apologise for the Hawks’ aggressive approach when it comes to free agents.
Hawthorn haven’t done everything perfectly since their dynasty in 2013-15, but 15 clever list decisions have brought them back into finals calculations – and maybe flag contention soon.
They lost their first five games and looked like the rebuild had failed. Fast forward 10 weeks and Hawthorn are just two points outside the top eight. Is finals on the cards?
The critics wondered whether there was tension between Will Day and Jack Ginnivan after an emotion-charged goal celebration. The Hawks midfield star sets the record straight in wide-ranging interview.
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
Alastair Clarkson’s departure from the Hawks will forever be one of football folklore. One theory upsets former club president Jeff Kennett more than any others.
It was billed as coaching grudge match between Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, but the script was written for Hawk Tyler Brockman in Hawthorn’s win over North Melbourne.
Sam Mitchell has prevailed in the coaching grudge match against Alastair Clarkson, with Hawthorn holding off a late comeback from North Melbourne.
Alastair Clarkson will not be on the same flight as his players this weekend with his blunt comment exposing a bitter falling out.
Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has urged the club not to give in to what he sees as a ‘one-sided public blackmail campaign’.
The first two rounds haven’t gone according to plan, but new Hawk Lloyd Meek is used to being patient and is loving life and a long-awaited opportunity at Hawthorn.
There’s a fresh twist in the investigation into Hawthorn, with a former player and his wife considering legal action over the club’s handling of allegations.
Hawthorn has been plunged deeper a state of disaster with a ’secret’ meeting revealing damning new details.
A former Hawthorn player and his wife are threatening legal action against the club, saying they feel “abandoned” in the aftermath of the racism scandal. Read the full statement.
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