Six reasons why Hokball is ‘made for September’
There’s no better show in footy than the ‘Hollywood Hawks’. And after dispatching the Bulldogs on Friday night, Hawthorn is now the third favourite for the flag. Here’s six reasons why.
There’s no better show in footy than the ‘Hollywood Hawks’. And after dispatching the Bulldogs on Friday night, Hawthorn is now the third favourite for the flag. Here’s six reasons why.
Week one of September action is done and dusted. MARK ROBINSON looks through whose legend grew and who was a let-down over week one of the finals in The Tackle.
The Hawks aren’t looking past the Power, but they recognise Port are in their way as they plot to charge through September, led by an unlikely young spearhead.
Hawthorn fans could be forgiven for partying like it’s 2007 — the year Lance Franklin arrived in an elimination final. Only this time, it was the son of a late club legend and the man better known as ‘The Wizard’.
After what transpired at the MCG on Friday night, Port Adelaide will be quaking in its boots. Can any team beat the Hawks at their blistering best?
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has addressed a frenzy over Jack Ginnivan’s pre-game pub dinner as his side swept into a semi-final.
Hawthorn has thrashed the Bulldogs at the MCG with the Hawks’ most controversial star paying credit to a young teammate.
Some big-name Bulldogs went missing when it mattered most — while a perfect Hawk made the finals spotlight his own. See how we rated every player from Hawthorn’s elimination final win.
It’s difficult keeping up with Hok Ball because the moments seem to get bigger, louder and more outrageous, writes MARK ROBINSON. But behind the noise is a serious group of kids.
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has raised eyebrows with a public appearance the night before his club’s biggest game in years.
Social media was set alight by a photo of Jack Ginnivan at a pub on Thursday night – but the truth, and Hawthorn’s knowledge of it, quickly came out.
Most footy fans have loved Hawthorn’s fun goal celebrations this year — but the Bulldogs have seen enough. Two of their defenders detail how they’ll stop a ‘Hokball’ onslaught.
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
Reinforcements are on the way next season, but Hawthorn’s undersized defence is confident it can withstand the Bulldogs on Friday night.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell wasn’t afraid to talk big when asked what his club had that was different from non-finalists.
Massimo D’Ambrosio models his game after Sydney’s Errol Gulden, but he never expected to be in the same conversation as the Swans star. The flying Hawk details his rise to Scott Gullan.
Hawthorn forwards Luke Breust and Jack Gunston received a text from an old teammate last week that they vehemently disagreed with.
After failing to get on the field for an AFL game in 2024, a two-time All Australian Hawk has retired with his team on the rise.
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
St Kilda’s last-ditch attempt to keep Josh Battle at Moorabbin has been revealed as the defender explained why he chose Hawthorn after months after haggling from both clubs.
St Kilda interceptor Josh Battle has made a call on his AFL future, with a huge compensation question emerging from his near $6 million contract.
Hawthorn have won the race for Tom Barrass, but James Sicily has warned there’s a long way to go before an official deal is done. Plus the Hawks captain chimes in on Josh Battle.
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has answered questions about the prospect of being joined by two rival defenders next season.
It’s been all about Hok-ball – Hawthorn’s swarming, ruthless offence. But on Saturday, as they booked their finals spot, the Hawks proved they have much more than that.
Hawthorn forward Sam Butler has revealed the gruesome details behind his broken leg and how he’s been finding his feet during his rehabilitation.
Luckless young Hawk Mitch Lewis’ season is over after a serious injury on Saturday, while the Western Bulldogs are licking their wounds after their horror loss to Port Adelaide.
Whether or not Jacob Weitering is fit, Michael Voss has a call to make down back, while it’s mixed news on the injury front as the Hawks. JON RALPH has the latest injury news.
Like many clubs before them, Hawthorn headed down the highway and drove straight into a wall, writes JOSH BARNES. But this was a game that told us more about Chris Scott’s Cats.
Jack Ginnivan, Nick Watson, Connor Macdonald – is the next rat pack forming at Hawthorn? Macdonald opens up on just what’s really going on at the club – and what the future might hold.
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.
Hawthorn has rallied from 0-5, producing a rapid rebuild which is fast becoming the envy of the AFL. JOSH BARNES breaks down how Sam Mitchell’s side went from wooden spoon danger to finals threat in 10 weeks.
Forty years ago, Paul Salmon threatened to redefine Australian football as a giant goalkicker. He talks to SHANNON GILL about whirlwind stardom wrapped in tragedy, the moment it changed and its complex legacy.
At 0-5, Mick McGuane called the Hawks “horrible”. Two months later, Sam Mitchell’s side are a legitimate finals threat. We break down how they turned it around in Mick’s mid-season report card.
Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall has now become an AFL legend, revealing the club that missed out on a golden shot at his signature.
Hawthorn players have made a pledge to each other during their bye round as the club continues their finals charge. Plus the latest on a key spearhead close to a return.
Dustin Martin has finally spoken publicly after his 300th game, making a statement about his future following Saturday’s loss to Hawthorn.
A sellout crowd will head to the MCG for Dustin Martin’s 300th match, but a Hawk’s journey to 50 games is still worth celebrating. CJ tells DAN BATTEN his story, and what’s next.
57 games after Alastair Clarkson walked out the door, Hawthorn has jumped the queue of teams rebuilding their way back to the premiership window – and one Hawk represents that growth more than any other.
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Hawthorn are suddenly within reach of finals but an absolute gift of a free kick in their latest win had commentators scratching their heads.
The Western Bulldogs are working towards locking away for key players, including a young gun who is set for an eye-watering pay rise. Plus, the latest on Scott Pendlebury’s future.
The glamour couple are ready for a big move with their young family after putting their Greek-style mansion up for sale.
An independent report, prepared by a Deakin professor, says the treatment of First Nations players and their families when at Hawthorn constituted racism.
AFL icon Leigh Matthews has become embroiled in a heated war of words after dropping bombshell details surrounding a coach.
Combative media personality Kane Cornes had an AFL battler squarely in his sights after a ‘pathetic’ gesture at the MCG.
Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan has raised eyebrows with a public message to his teammate after a wild incident.
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