Hawthorn fans could be forgiven for partying like it’s 2007 — the year Lance Franklin arrived in an elimination final. Only this time, it was the son of a late club legend and the man better known as ‘The Wizard’.
Hawthorn have plenty of work to do at the selection table as they attempt to squeeze Tom Barrass and Josh Battle into an already strong side. Who swings forward and who misses out? Find out here.
Geelong is already facing Essendon at Kardinia Park, and now the Cats will face another familiar foe on their home turf in what may be Bailey Smith’s first hit-out as a Cat.
Hawthorn legend Don Scott’s bid to rejoin the club’s board has failed. Meanwhile, Jeff Kennett’s life membership has again been delayed due to a personal matter. GLENN MCFARLANE reports.
After saving the club from a merger with Melbourne in the 1990s, a Hawthorn legend has re-emerged to make a run for a spot on the board following the end of the damaging racism saga.
Hawthorn were handed $1 million for winning the McClelland Trophy, yet both their AFL and AFLW sides were knocked out in the semi-finals. MARK ROBINSON says it’s an embarrassment.
Possible sanctions remain up in the air only two days from when Hawthorn takes to the field in a crunch semi-final against Port Adelaide.
The Hawks should have a green light for the next six years to go hunting for a flag, writes JON RALPH. But, after a big off-season, what’s left in the salary cap and how do they use it?
Hawthorn cashed in its assets in this year’s draft to snare Tom Barrass, but is still plotting how it can move up from pick 33. Plus, two big names have started discussing new contracts.
Hawthorn’s meteoric rise to second place was built from a major overhaul in one part of the ground – go inside the transformation.
A Brisbane Lions AFLW star that was a victim of crowd abuse is set to bounce back in style during the finals series.
Hawthorn’s credibility has been questioned since the AFLW side secured a huge prize – a senior Hawk says players have taken notice.
Hawthorn’s new facility at Dingley has already played its role in snaring big-name recruits Josh Battle and Tom Barrass, and more recruiting raids could be on the way when it’s done.
Daniel Harford never wanted to leave Hawthorn. But, as he tells the SACKED podcast, he had no choice amid a threat that he would be left to “rot in the twos”.
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