‘Ridiculous’: AFL icon anoints greatest team
Two AFL legends have abandoned their club, picking other AFL dynasties in a debate about the greatest footy team this century.
Two AFL legends have abandoned their club, picking other AFL dynasties in a debate about the greatest footy team this century.
A victory on Saturday night would have seen the Hawks leapfrog Geelong into the top four – but, instead, Sam Mitchell’s side is back in the pack with a tricky run to come.
When the son of a club legend looks a likely type excitement starts to build but hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won’t be heaping pressure on the teenager.
An image shows there has been a big twist in the storm brewing behind the scenes surrounding the future of Luke Hodge’s son.
The Hawks are still right in the mix for a double-chance in Spetember, but coach Sam Mitchell still believes his side has plenty to do if they’re going to challenge the best come finals.
Former Hawthorn CEO Justin Reeves remembers the phone call about Cyril Rioli which heralded the club’s racism saga. He reveals how it unfolded – and the crippling toll it took.
North Melbourne have been dominated by Hawthorn at their home away from home in Tasmania. And even when the Devils enter the AFL in 2028, don’t expect the Hawks to step aside.
It was the best $1 investment Ian Dicker has ever made. And while it may have taken longer than the Hawks wanted, their Waverley investment has well and truly paid off.
Hawthorn and the AFL have agreed to terms on a deal that will see the league own Waverley Park — and the Hawks will be well compensated. See the details here.
While one legend made a rare appearance, a club icon was absent from a major celebration of Hawthorn’s premiership three-peat.
A big-name buyer is the frontrunner to secure Hawthorn’s Waverley Park headquarters after it emerged the historic site was on the market.
The Hawks are days away from celebrating one of footy’s greatest eras and while some legends will be attendance for the premiership reunion, other big names are set to skip it.
Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge has had to explain how he got his head split open after looking worse for wear on his TV footy show.
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
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