Hawthorn Hawks

How shock axing of key recruiter behind Saints’ draft wins helped spark Hawks great’s exit

The surprising departure of St Kilda’s former head of recruiting, enabling Ross Lyon and Stephen Silvagni to hire an old colleague, saw Hawthorn great Jarryd Roughead quit his former role at the club, it’s been revealed.

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3 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks, St Kilda Saints

Why Hawthorn’s Round 2 performance against Melbourne “didn’t sit well” with David King

SEN host David King wasn’t a fan of what he saw from Hawthorn in their 38-93 Round 2 loss to Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. The Hawks went into the game trying to control the ball in their defensive half, taking a huge 112 uncontested marks as they tried to play keepings off with Melbourne’s defence. While...

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3 weeks ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Redundant recruiting ace still getting results, Hawks need to ‘look at plan’: key takeouts from round two

The AFL’s second round is in the books and, as usual, there is plenty to talk about after a weekend of upsets, controversy and magnificent solo performances.

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3 weeks ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Are we being conned?’ Hawks torched for ‘rubbish’ game style ‘disrespecting’ fans as skipper called out

Fox Footy pundits have gone in hard at Hawthorn after Saturday’s 55-point loss to Melbourne, with David King questioning if the footy world was “being conned” by the club’s rebuild messaging.

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3 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn set for “changes” after dismal start through key area

Hawthorn have lowered their colours through the midfield in the opening two weeks.

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3 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

‘There’ll be changes’: Hawks coach’s bold pledge as ‘disastrous’ trend continues

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his team needs to dramatically improve their centre clearance work against Geelong next round after making a “disastrous” start in that area this season.

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3 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Demons await scans on star players as injuries sour big win over Hawthorn

After a turbulent preseason, the Demons have been presented with their first significant in-season hurdles with Steven May nursing suspected broken ribs and Jake Lever injuring his knee.

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3 weeks ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks, Melbourne Demons

Wounded Demons strut to victory over Hawks but nervous wait to follow on key injuries

Melbourne will be sweating on the scans of key players in the aftermath of its strong 55-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. The Demons grabbed the lead early and never lost it to a slow-starting Hawthorn outfit, with Christian Petracca the clear star in front of 43,960 at the...

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3 weeks ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks, Melbourne Demons

FINAL TEAMS: Hawthorn vs Melbourne – Round 2, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Hawthorn and Melbourne have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

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3 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

LIVE AFL: Dees’ huge boost in bid to continue hot form against Hawks

Melbourne will look to make it consecutive wins when it faces off with Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

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3 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks, Melbourne Demons

Fringe Hawks trio pressing early selection case

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell's lineup is "reasonably settled", but competition for spots is high.

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4 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

Free Sicily: Hawks skipper cleared of kicking ban by Tribunal

Hawthorn captain James Sicily is free to face Melbourne on Saturday, after the AFL Tribunal threw out his one-match suspension for kicking Essendon’s Andrew McGrath. The Tribunal determined the kick, which was graded by Match Review Officer Michael Christian as intentional with medium impact,...

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1 month ago, The Roar, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL Tribunal Live: Hawthorn captain James Sicily set to learn fate for McGrath kick

Follow this evening's hearing live as the Hawks' skipper attempts to be cleared to play.

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1 month ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Absolute rubbish’ or ‘Sicily tax’? Hawks skipper back at Tribunal after ‘low act’ controversy — LIVE

Hawthorn captain James Sicily is back at the AFL Tribunal once again, this time challenging a one-game suspension for kicking. Live updates below from 5pm!

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1 month ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks set a date for Day and Wingard's returns from injury

Hawthorn hopes reigning best and fairest winner Will Day will return from a foot injury in Round 7. Day’s return timeframe had been unclear since a stress fracture was first discovered in his foot back in early January and the 22-year-old hasn’t trained with the main group since. But the Hawks have...

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1 month ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Why Dwayne Russell had Essendon’s win over Hawthorn as the best Round 1 victory

SEN host Dwayne Russell rated Essendon’s 107-83 win over Hawthorn as the best victory of Round 1. While the Dons weren’t the most impressive side to take the park across the weekend, Russell had their win as the best given the heat they would have copped if they lost. Russell had the Bombers ranked number...

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1 month ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

The target on Hawks skipper's back

Kane Cornes says James Sicily's blow up against Essendon will make him an easy target for opposition going forward.

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1 month ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks to appeal MRO ruling amid ‘Sicily tax’ call as greats debate fiery clash

Hawthorn has revealed its decision to challenge James Sicily’s one-game suspension for kicking at the AFL Tribunal, with a footy great declaring there’s a “tax” on the Hawks skipper.

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1 month ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks to challenge Sicily kicking incident

James Sicily was handed a one-match suspension by the MRO for kicking Andrew McGrath.

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1 month ago, The Age, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL News: Bomber defends Sicily as Hawks challenge ‘kicking’ ban, Round 1 sets new attendance record

Essendon’s medical report will be ‘Exhibit A’ for Hawthorn should the Hawks take the kicking charge against captain James Sicily to the AFL tribunal. The players’ code was invoked on Monday morning when Essendon star Andrew McGrath said he barely felt the contact from Sicily...

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1 month ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

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