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Willie Rioli.

‘Deep-seated pain and sadness’: Power explain Rioli’s social media post targeting Hawks

Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli was racially abused on social media after he took aim at Hawthorn in a since-deleted post in which he declared his hatred for the club.

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Harry Perryman.

Three key performances from Pies’ win and is there a new top midfield combo in the AFL? Key takeouts from round five

Also in this week’s edition of key takeouts, what to make of the Blues after their first win of the season, and the fixture the AFL should run back next season.

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Power electrify Hawks at Adelaide Oval.

Power fans get the last laugh as Hawthorn’s epic comeback falls short in Gather Round finale

Ken Hinkley said he was checking the time left in the match and acknowledged some trepidation in the coach’s box when the Hawks cut his side’s margin to 22 points.

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James Sicily leads a dejected-looking Hawthorn from the field at Adelaide Oval.

Hawks flop, then fight back, then lose in Port’s last laughing matter

It cannot be said the Hawks will have gained confidence from their second-half charge. Rather, Hawthorn might have gained a necessary touch of humility.

  • Jake Niall
Hawks star Jai Newcombe.

The sausage, not the sizzle: How ex-tradie Newcombe is building something real with the Hawks

These “Hollywood Hawks” paint more than just a pretty footy picture. They’ve got real substance, and leading the way is a former apprentice carpenter from Poowong in South Gippsland.

  • Jake Niall
Hawthorn’s James Worpel is out injured but could he also be available to other clubs?

AFL teams and tips: Hawks welcome back Worpel for grudge match

As the AFL converges on Adelaide for Gather Round, here are all the ins and outs for South Australia’s festival of footy.

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Blue-chip star: North Melbourne can expect rival offers for Luke Davies-Uniacke.

A Roo coup: LDU explains his new long-term deal with North; Voss says McKay is ‘in a good space’ ahead of his return

Luke Davies-Uniacke has spoken of his reasoning behind re-committing to the Kangaroos. Meanwhile, Michael Voss says Blues spearhead Harry McKay “can’t wait” to play on Saturday.

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Nick Watson admits there’s something extra spurring his side on this Sunday night.

‘I knew exactly what it meant’: Why the Hawks stewed all summer over a pair of aeroplane wings

Hawthorn’s star small forward says his side will “have a bit more anger going into this week”. This is the story behind the AFL’s newest rivalry.

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Harry McKay at training with Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps.

Carlton prepare for McKay’s Gather Round return; Brad Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching

Carlton could welcome back Coleman medallist Harry McKay this round. Meanwhile, Ken Hinkley has spoken about his side’s rivalry with the Hawks and Brad Scott has a dire coaching warning.

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Hawthorn’s Will Day.

Injury blow for Hawks, key midfielder out for months; Marsh leaves AFLPA for second innings at cricket union

Will Day is facing up to four months on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, while AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh has resigned to return to his old job.

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