Hawks legend reveals ‘shock’ over star’s wife
Hawthorn champion Luke Hodge says he wasn’t aware of the comment made by a teammate about the wife of Cyril Rioli.
Hawthorn champion Luke Hodge says he wasn’t aware of the comment made by a teammate about the wife of Cyril Rioli.
Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves has spoken for the first time on the Cyril Rioli saga engulfing the club, revealing what the Hawks’ current Indigenous players felt.
The Hawks could look to share the captaincy load in Ben McEvoy’s long-term injury absence despite Jaeger O’Meara holding the role so far.
A text message exchange between two Hawthorn champions has revealed why Cyril Rioli felt so let down by his former AFL club.
Sam Mitchell revealed ‘a couple of things came out’ of a discussion with Cyril Rioli last year and that the club legend knows the new Hawks coach is ‘committed to improving the club.’
Carlton almost blew a 41-point lead against Hawthorn but Michael Voss says the fans should enjoy their first 3-0 start to a season in a decade.
Carlton is one of only three AFL teams undefeated after three rounds but the Blues very nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Sam Mitchell, Craig McRae and Michael Voss were highly successful on the field, and they’ve taken that into coaching. But Mick Malthouse wants outlines the real test they’re yet to face.
There are calls for Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett to resign after Cyril Rioli opened up on his ugly departure from the Hawks.
Cyril Rioli and his wife have publicly broken their silence on the tumultuous events that led to his premature retirement in 2018.
The unbeaten Hawks have suffered a major injury blow on the eve of their round 3 clash with in-form Carlton.
Port Adelaide’s injury woes have worsened with spearhead Charlie Dixon set to miss a large chunk of the season. Plus, Ken Hinkley has confirmed his Round 3 changes.
One was a game away from being delisted. The other the second-last pick in his draft. Now, this forward pair has helped launch Hawthorn’s latest rapid rebuild.
Liam Shiels’ omission from Hawthorn’s round 2 side could be a sign of things to come, club captain Ben McEvoy says.
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
It was billed as a dinner to honour the may friends — and some foes — who helped him during his remarkable coaching career, but did Alastair Clarkson have an ulterior motive?
Jason Horne-Francis has been ordained as a superstar in the making, but how will he handle the heat of his debut? Mick Malthouse on the big questions facing the Roos.
The Bevo v media spat has dominated the headlines but, nearly four decades ago, another famous battle between footy coach and commentator turned nasty on live TV.
Hawthorn backman James Sicily knows Sam Mitchell the coach and the teammate and he says they are chalk and cheese
Changkuoth Jiath faces a race against time to be fit for round 1 but the Hawks expect to have two star midfielders available
Families affected by the Hillcrest tragedy have received some good news about community donations as they made an appearance with loved ones at Devonport’s AFL tribute match.
Hawthorn is preparing to start the Sam Mitchell era and three fresh draftees are jockeying to be in the new coach’s round 1 team.
Sydney will be without one of its most dangerous forwards for an extended period in a huge blow. Find out the latest injury news, including how long Tom Papley could miss.
Hawks director Richie Vandenberg said he didn’t want Jeff Kennett’s transition to distract the team. But that may be difficult now. Go inside the Hawks boardroom stoush.
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
After much speculation about his future, Alastair Clarkson has opened up on his decision to reject Carlton’s last-minute job offer.
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
This draft is vital to the success of Adelaide’s rebuild and the Power need to reload and go again. So who fits the bill? Analyst Mick McGuane runs his eye over both SA clubs.
It was hardly a season to remember for the Hawks but that didn’t stop one star midfielder from having a fantastic year in the brown and gold.
Melbourne is in the hunt for Docker Adam Cerra and one player’s name has been linked to a swap — but he says it’s news to him. All the latest trade news.
Hawthorn’s flag-fuelled recycling program has had a significant impact on its draft hand. And two cases in particular were mistakes, writes Gary Buckenara.
The Hawks and Roos contracts became the centre piece of a big game of chess between Tasmania and the AFL, but now the clubs will return next season after a new one-year deal was announced.
Multiple premiership-winner Grant Birchall has retired from AFL football after a decorated 287-game career.
A rookie revelation has been rewarded with a new deal but a host of Hawks remain out of contract. Find out how Hawthorn’s list is shaping up.
Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson has blasted Hawthorn for a bizarre financial dispute with departing coach Alastair Clarkson.
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
Tears were falling everywhere as several champions of the game walked off the field for the final time, but one cheeky star couldn’t help himself.
Hawthorn Hawks mastermind Alastair Clarkson certainly won’t forget the final game of his 17-year tenure as senior coach any time soon.
As Alastair Clarkson rides off into the sunset – for now – three key figures from his 17-year reign at Hawthorn reveal the magic behind his madness.
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
Jy Simpkin has opened up about what he thinks the AFL needs to do more of to help Indigenous kids, in a series focusing on the AFL’s Indigenous stars. Read each Q&A here.
SWAN Jarrad McVeigh has slammed Will Langford for planting a kiss on his cheek during Friday night’s spiteful clash but it’s not the worst act in footy according to Leigh Matthews. WATCH THE VIDEO
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