Right Jai, right time: Hawks snatch Launceston thriller from nowhere
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
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Wizard to cash in on cult hero status as Hawk talks ramp up
Talks are ramping up over a new deal for Nick Watson at Hawthorn and could be set for a huge boost thanks to the AFL’s marketing fund.
Wiz, Josh and Ginni: The Friday night battle no one wants to miss
Nick Watson. Jack Ginnivan. Josh Rachele. Izak Rankine. Launceston has never seen Friday night entertainment like this. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon dissects the battle of the human highlight reels.
The moment Hodge’s football mortality flashed before his eyes
In 2012, even people at Hawthorn thought Luke Hodge was done. At that point he was already a Hawks great — then he became a club immortal and now resides in the Australian football Hall of Fame.
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‘Bro can’t have fun’: Ginni does Ginni – not everyone’s laughing
Hawthorn reinvigorated its faltering 2025 campaign with a stunning Thursday night victory – but it was forward Jack Ginnivan who dominated the post-match conversation again.
This NRL coach was in the Hawks’ box — here’s why
Sam Mitchell has revealed he’s been trading industry secrects with a coach from the AFL’s rival code. See why there was some NRL flavour in Hawthorn’s box on Thursday night.
Ginnivan responds, teammate turns on him
Jack Ginnivan was at his antagonising best on Thursday night, producing a cocky act that divided footy fans watching on.
Secret Cyril comeback texts: New twist in Hawks racism saga
Shock texts have revealed Cyril Rioli was plotting an AFL comeback to play under Alastair Clarkson just weeks before the Hawthorn racism saga erupted.
Exposed? Big problems emerge with Hawks’ top-heavy defence
Sam Mitchell locked his playing group in a meeting room after the Hawks’ shocking performance against Collingwood to deliver some “home truths”. Could that include some bold selection calls to send a message?
Cyril Rioli Kangaroos text message bombshell
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
Hawks racism saga may be over but the damage is everlasting
The fallout of the Hawthorn racism saga has claimed 40-year friendships and left those at the heart of the allegations still reeling. Jay Clark investigates.
Hapless Hawks shown what a real contender looks like
Hawthorn was left to rue one of the poorest tackling efforts of the year as it succumbed to a rampant Collingwood. Josh Barnes examines what the blowout means for both clubs.
Pies storm back to top in huge premiership statement
Collingwood has soared back to the top of the AFL ladder after thumping Hawthorn by 51 points as Jamie Elliott strengthened his case for a maiden All-Australian blazer.
AFL world has a field day over Daicos act
It has taken well over 1000 days, but Nick Daicos finally brought up a first-time stat on Friday night and footy fans jumped all over it.
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