Great opens up on retirement, Geelong’s finals chances
Isaac Smith achieved career-best numbers in his final game. He sheds light on his decision to call time and gives the inside word on how Geelong will fare in 2024.
Hawthorn
Hawks coach ‘hosing it down’ over draftee hype
The draftee known as “The Wizard” has Hawthorn fans excited and the electric forward is set for a round 1 debut.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
The draftee and Ginni show: Key Hawks-Dogs takeaways
A young Bulldog locked himself in for a round 1 debut as the Bulldogs went on second-half blitz down in Launceston – but there was still reason for Hawks fans to get excited.
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Why this Hawks great knows how to ride out a storm
Riding his horse through laneways in Surrey Hills as a kid taught Don Scott there would be obstacles in life. But it also taught him that you have to strap yourself in for a sometimes bumpy journey.
AFL’s classy response to jumping castle tragedy
The AFL has rallied behind the community of Devonport following the tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School this week.
Kennett says board unanimous on ‘tough’ Clarko call
The departure of Alastair Clarkson still irks some Hawthorn members, with president Jeff Kennett forced to address the situation again at the Hawks’ AGM.
Hawks’ key area to fast-tracking next premiership
Hawthorn still needs plenty of elite talent to push for its next premiership, but an assistant coach says one group already has the right blend to go all the way.
Rioli’s anger at decade-long NT snub
Hawthorn legend Cyril Rioli has taken to his former club’s Instagram account with a pair of cryptic posts in response to the Hawks’ Sir Doug Nicholls game in Darwin.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
‘Don’t have a clue’: Rookie coach season forecast
When asked about his ambitions for the 2022 season, new Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell gave an interesting answer.
Why Sam Mitchell was front and centre at AFL Draft
Most coaches take a back seat on draft night – at least one was overseas. But Sam Mitchell played a key role in Hawthorn’s recruiting strategy.
Saints explain: Why we let local star slide to Power
St Kilda says it has no concerns about the go-home factor after drafting a South Australian talent over a junior star who grew up on its doorstep, a call which drew criticism from an AFL legend.
Mitchell’s cheeky warning for new Hawk
Carrying on a family legacy and a Hawthorn fan growing up Josh Ward has the professionalism and class to make an immediate impact in 2022.
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