Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
Hawthorn
Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Revealed: Saints’ $6m last-ditch bid to keep Battle
St Kilda’s last-ditch attempt to keep Josh Battle at Moorabbin has been revealed as the defender explained why he chose Hawthorn after months after haggling from both clubs.
Saints star makes call despite last-ditch $6m bid
St Kilda interceptor Josh Battle has made a call on his AFL future, with a huge compensation question emerging from his near $6 million contract.
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Great opens up on retirement, Geelong’s finals chances
Isaac Smith achieved career-best numbers in his final game. He sheds light on his decision to call time and gives the inside word on how Geelong will fare in 2024.
Hawks coach ‘hosing it down’ over draftee hype
The draftee known as “The Wizard” has Hawthorn fans excited and the electric forward is set for a round 1 debut.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
The draftee and Ginni show: Key Hawks-Dogs takeaways
A young Bulldog locked himself in for a round 1 debut as the Bulldogs went on second-half blitz down in Launceston – but there was still reason for Hawks fans to get excited.
Inside Hawks defender’s bid to take the next step
Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw has spoken openly on the changes he has made during the pre-season as he aims to “make the most” of his career.
Clarkson, Fagan set to mediate with players from racism saga
Former Hawthorn coaches Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan are set to meet with ex-Hawks players for conciliation talks next month in a significant step for the club’s racism saga.
‘Wish we had two of him’: Hawks’ big dilemma
There’s one thing Hawthorn captain James Sicily would like done differently amid the backline injury crisis, but he accepts it won’t happen.
Young Hawk emerges as silver lining from summer of chaos
A potential draft steal has emerged as the shining light from an injury-ravaged pre-season at Hawthorn and is poised to be part of the club’s first-choice midfield come round 1.
Star on mend but backline curse torments Hawks
Hawthorn star Will Day has a return date in mind but another key defender has joined a dramatic injury streak at Waverley Park.
Young star’s surgery as Hawks injury woes deepen further
The Hawks have been dealt another massive injury blow as a young star is ruled out for three months with ‘turf-toe’ to add to their growing key position woes.
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