The inspiration behind and unlikely influence of Hawthorn’s three-peat
Liam Shiels has asserted that he feels Hawthorn’s three-peat was inspired by a pair of near misses in preceding seasons. The Hawks became just the fifth club in VFL/AFL history to win three premierships in a row when they conquered all in 2015 following their 2013 and 2014 triumphs. But to reach such lofty heights they had to experience some devastating lows which ultimately provided the springboard to achieve their unbridled success. Midfielder Shiels, who played in all three flag wins, says the...