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Hokball or Port? Brisbane or GWS? The fate of two more premiership contenders will be decided this weekend in cutthroat semi-finals. See who our experts are tipping here.
Hawthorn
Kennett: ‘Cooked’ Clarko almost ‘wrecked’ succession plan
One of the key architects of Hawthorn’s coaching succession plan has hailed its success and revealed how it almost unravelled due to Alastair Clarkson.
AFL great hails ‘selfless’ Lions superstar
AFL great Luke Hodge has been impressed with the way a two-time Brownlow medallist has taken his game to new levels this season.
The defensive disaster that helped make Hokball
Losing defensive pillar James Blanck on the eve of the season was supposed to be a disaster for Hawthorn. Instead, Sam Mitchell used it to kickstart the phenomenon known as Hokball. Here’s how.
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Independent report says First Nations Hawks suffered racism
An independent report, prepared by a Deakin professor, says the treatment of First Nations players and their families when at Hawthorn constituted racism.
‘Disgusting’: AFL icon drops explosive claim
AFL icon Leigh Matthews has become embroiled in a heated war of words after dropping bombshell details surrounding a coach.
Cornes slams ‘pathetic’ move from AFL club
Combative media personality Kane Cornes had an AFL battler squarely in his sights after a ‘pathetic’ gesture at the MCG.
‘Hate each other’: Ginnivan post causes stir
Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan has raised eyebrows with a public message to his teammate after a wild incident.
Nicks gives Crows ‘no excuse’ after MCG bashing from Hawks
The Crows’ MCG hoodoo lives on, but despite the loss of Taylor Walker, coach Matthew Nicks is giving his team no excuses for an effort he said he hadn’t seen all year.
Mitchell blasts ‘absolutely ridiculous’ racist attack
Sam Mitchell should have been enjoying Hawthorn’s big win over Adelaide on Saturday afternoon. Instead, he used his post-match press conference to call out more racial abuse on social media.
‘It was the sliding doors moment’: AFL’s critical error in Hawks probe
Exactly one year ago, on May 30, 2023, the AFL’s Hawthorn racism investigation was shut down. Today, MICHAEL WARNER reveals what really happened with Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Gunston exclusive: Why I needed bombshell Hawks trade
In his first interview since being traded back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston opens up to JON RALPH about the toughest milestone of his career and the honest conversations that led to his Hawks return.
Inside plans to create new second home for Hawthorn
Powerbrokers from one of Queensland’s most fruitful footy nurseries will launch a bold bid to become Hawthorn’s new second home from 2026 in a move that already has the support of the AFL’s CEO. Full details here.
Secret texts set to be exposed as Hawks racism talks break down
The Hawthorn racism saga appears headed to the Federal Court after mediation talks broke down, paving the way for secret text messages to be disclosed in court, reports MARK ROBINSON.
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