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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‘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.
Waverley renamed: What Bunjil Bagora means
Hawthorn has made a big statement by retiring the name Waverley and adopting an Indigenous name for its home base. Here’s why the Hawks made the move.
Hawks legends back Kennett’s board man
A key member of the Jeff Kennett faction at Hawthorn has received some heavyweight support ahead of Friday’s board election.
Spreading concern: Roos player latest Covid positive
North Melbourne has become the third AFL club to have a player test positive to Covid-19 and comes quickly after Hawthorn’s Finn Maginness tested positive last week.
AFL player tests positive for Covid
A Hawthorn AFL player has tested positive for Covid, just a day after he was at the club’s training facility at Waverley Park in Mulgrave.
AFL icons go head-to-head over Hawks’ future
AFL icons Kane Cornes and Jeff Kennett butted heads over the future of Hawthorn after the latter claimed the club is “in the best position it has ever been”.
Phantom draft: Tigers eye boom-or-bust prospect
Richmond would love a guaranteed talent in the mould of midfielder Ben Hobbs at next month’s draft, but might have to settle for a riskier prospect. Jay Clark predicts the top 20.
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