‘Weak as p***’: Bevo’s got nothing on this journo spray
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
‘All about love’: Star Hawk lifts lid on coach’s evolution
Hawthorn backman James Sicily knows Sam Mitchell the coach and the teammate and he says they are chalk and cheese
Dashing Hawk racing to prove fitness for round 1
Changkuoth Jiath faces a race against time to be fit for round 1 but the Hawks expect to have two star midfielders available
‘Very emotional’: Hillcrest families ‘in awe’ of tribute match turnout
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.
The rookie Hawks who could debut in round 1
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.
Injury watch: Swans suffer huge Papley blow
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.
Inside story: The worst possible outcome for Mitchell
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.
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
AFL Tassie tribute locked in
Richmond and Hawthorn will square off in Devonport in a special tribute match after a local tragedy.
Scouting report: The big positional changes at every club
Which magnets have moved in the off-season? Get the inside word on who is switching positions at every club in our ultimate 2022 scouting report.
Retired AFL star drops coach ‘bombshell’
A former AFL star has gone public with a rumoured bombshell surrounding the future of former coach Alastair Clarkson.
SuperCoach intel: Mitchell reveals Sicily’s return role
Hawthorn had several rising stars emerge as defensive pillars without James Sicily last season — new coach Sam Mitchell reveals what that means for the returning Hawk.
AFL young guns ink new deals
Isaac Quaynor and Denver Grainger-Barras have inked contract extensions ahead of the 2022 season that starts next month.
Big call from new Hawks coach
The first move of new Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has been to back in a premiership teammate for a coveted club role.
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Fandemic: How loyal AFL members have been rewarded
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season – here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
Best 22: Which young guns does Sicily return squeeze out?
James Sicily’s return will be a welcome boost for Hawthorn, but it will force Sam Mitchell to make some tough calls on his defence. See how we think Hawthorn’s best 22 will look.
Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Why this Hawks great knows how to ride out a storm
Riding his horse through laneways in Surrey Hills as a kid taught Don Scott there would be obstacles in life. But it also taught him that you have to strap yourself in for a sometimes bumpy journey.
AFL’s classy response to jumping castle tragedy
The AFL has rallied behind the community of Devonport following the tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School this week.
Kennett says board unanimous on ‘tough’ Clarko call
The departure of Alastair Clarkson still irks some Hawthorn members, with president Jeff Kennett forced to address the situation again at the Hawks’ AGM.
Hawks’ key area to fast-tracking next premiership
Hawthorn still needs plenty of elite talent to push for its next premiership, but an assistant coach says one group already has the right blend to go all the way.
Rioli’s anger at decade-long NT snub
Hawthorn legend Cyril Rioli has taken to his former club’s Instagram account with a pair of cryptic posts in response to the Hawks’ Sir Doug Nicholls game in Darwin.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
‘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.
‘Extraordinary’: Hawthorn’s odd $60k divorce
Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson has blasted Hawthorn for a bizarre financial dispute with departing coach Alastair Clarkson.
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
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 fall as mic catches cheeky farewell
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.
AFL all-time first ends 17-year dynasty
Hawthorn Hawks mastermind Alastair Clarkson certainly won’t forget the final game of his 17-year tenure as senior coach any time soon.
The madness behind Clarko’s magic revealed
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.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
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?
Simpkin: Why Indigenous kids need more AFL help
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.
’It’s worse than spitting’: Lethal’s pet hate
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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