Bruest’s ‘impossible dream’: From Box Hill battler to Hawks legend
There was a time where Luke Breust was “struggling to get a game for Box Hill twos”. JON RALPH finds out how he went from a VFL battler to a Hawks premiership legend.
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Ralph: Why red-hot Hawks cooled on Bailey Smith
Hawthorn started the season as the frontrunner to lure Bailey Smith out of the Western Bulldogs. JON RALPH delves into the future of Hokball and why the Hawks cooled on their No.1 target.
Inspiration behind electric Hawk’s iconic goal celebrations revealed
Connor Macdonald is leading the way in terms of the zany ‘Hok-ball’ celebrations, but one has a deeper meaning than the others, holding a special family connection that got him to the big time.
Hawks must be ‘aware’ of Power threat
Hawthorn’s former Port Adelaide duo know what to expect when they come face-to-face with a wounded Power in Friday’s semi-final.
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‘Frustrating’ decisions irking struggling Lions
As the Lions struggle to save their season, a Brisbane star has joined a chorus of AFL identities in questioning why holding-the-ball offences aren’t being punished by umpires.
Fagan: Lions’ season ‘hanging well and truly in the balance’
Lions coach Chris Fagan has admitted his side’s season is on the brink after another loss against the Hawks, with Brisbane now two and a half games adrift of the top eight.
Remember me? Lions to debut ex-Hawk against former side
Nine months after his last game as a Hawk, Brisbane will unleash Brandon Ryan on his old side in his first game as a Lion — will he put pressure on the suspended Eric Hipwood?
Hawks’ final quarter woes in spotlight
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is trying to unravel a concerning trend for his side as a veteran looks set to remain in the sub vest.
Lions plan to take down bogey team
Failing to beat Hawthorn since 2019 is an annoying run of losses the Brisbane Lions are intent on ending on Sunday.
Robbo: Hawthorn racism talks on verge of collapse
As the AFL prepares for grandest celebration of the Indigenous contribution to the game, MARK ROBINSON writes racism peace talks between Hawthorn and former players are on the verge of collapse.
Furore over 19 seconds that stung Hawthorn
The AFL has responded to the late drama in Port Adelaide’s comeback win over Hawthorn with footage showing a controversial umpire call.
Did timekeeping error rob Hawks of win over Power?
In a game decided by a goal with eight seconds on the clock, JON RALPH writes a missing 19 seconds after an umpire failed to call time on after a free kick has Hawks fans wondering if they were robbed of a win.
‘The Hawks are home’: Inside Port’s Sunday miracle
With 60 seconds left, Port Adelaide looked gone for all money – with a Hawthorn great even declaring the game on TV. What happened next resulted in one of the most remarkable comeback victories ever seen.
AFL greats rip coach to shreds in shock loss
Hawthorn appeared certain winners on Sunday, but two footy greats believe some questionable tactics allowed Port to roar home.
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