Hawthorn Hawks

Buddy set to make MCG return as Hawks and Swans eye big ins for Round 7

Fans at the MCG for Hawthorn’s clash with Sydney on Sunday afternoon will be treated to a sight of the greatest key forward of the 21st century, with Lance Franklin to make an appearance. Franklin has largely kept out of the public eye since retiring effective immediately in June of last year after...

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3 days ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

“Kangaroos fans have had enough”: King on North Melbourne’s woes and disappointing Hawthorn loss

North Melbourne great David King was incredibly disappointed by the Kangaroos’ efforts in their 68-113 loss to Hawthorn on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. With both sides entering the clash at 0-5, many were expecting a tight battle as the two teams played to get off the mark in 2024. But that wasn’t what...

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5 days ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks, North Melbourne Kangaroos

Grading every player as Hawks dominate Roos in battle of winless sides

North Melbourne remains winless as Hawthorn picked up their first victory of the 2024 campaign with a 68-113 result at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. While most games fielding these sides in 2024 have brought with them little fanfare, many were intrigued to see how the two then-winless teams would...

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5 days ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

FINAL TEAMS: North Melbourne vs Hawthorn – Round 6, 2024

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

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6 days ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks, North Melbourne Kangaroos

AFL 2024 round six LIVE updates: Sydney Swans v Gold Coast Suns, North Melbourne Kangaroos v Hawthorn Hawks

Sydney will be looking to continue an unbeaten run at home this season in a clash with the Gold Coast at the SCG, before the Roos and Hawks clash in a bid to notch their first win of the season.

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6 days ago, The Age, Gold Coast Suns, Hawthorn Hawks, North Melbourne Kangaroos, Sydney Swans

LIVE AFL: Hawks, Roos’ chance to end brutal runs in desperate stakes clash

In what’s been a tough start to the season for both sides, one of North Melbourne and Hawthorn will battle it out for their first win of the season.

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6 days ago, Fox Sports, Hawthorn Hawks

“I couldn’t care less if they win a game”: Premiership legend stresses rebuilding phase for young Hawks

Hawthorn finds themselves with the worst start to the season across the league, joining North Melbourne as the only teams yet to secure a win in the first five games. The Hawks are one of the youngest sides in the competition and their inexperience has been accentuated through injuries to many of their...

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6 days ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Why Lyon would choose to watch winless Roos v Hawks battle over all other Round 6 games

If you could only watch one game across Round 6, which would it be? That was the question that Garry Lyon posed to his co-host Tim Watson on SEN Breakfast with the upcoming weekend hosting eight intriguing games across four days. While fascinating matches are on the billing including Saints v Dogs, Crows...

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1 week ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

The alarming drop-off of Hawthorn’s struggling midfield

Hawthorn has endured its worst start to a season in 54 years. The Hawks’ 0-5 start is their most modest result since 1970 and has Sam Mitchell’s side languishing in 17th position with a percentage of 63.8. In Round 5 they were demolished by the Suns on the Gold Coast, losing by 53 points in what was...

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1 week ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Why King thinks that Hawthorn may have to think about trading Mitch Lewis

David King thinks that Hawthorn may need to make some drastic list calls if they don’t get any draft assistance from the AFL. After their disappointing 109-56 Round 5 loss to Gold Coast, the Hawks are now one of two 0-5 sides to start the 2024 season alongside North Melbourne. But unlike the Kangaroos...

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1 week ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn champion to be elevated to AFL Legends status

“To sit amongst names that are synonymous with the game is incredibly humbling.”

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

Hawks champion Dunstall to be elevated to AFL Hall of Fame Legend status

Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall will become the 32nd player to receive Legend Status in the AFL Hall of Fame. The AFL announced the news on Monday morning after the ex-Hawk was originally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002, four years after his retirement in 1998. Dunstall began his career with...

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1 week ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

“Bring your mouthguard”: Hawthorn planning tough week on the track after worst start in 54 years

“Bring your mouthguard” because it will be a testing week on the training track for Hawthorn after their disastrous 53-point loss to Gold Coast on Saturday night. The Hawks’ 0-5 record and percentage of 64.8 is their worst start to a season in 54 years and has them searching for answers. Having been...

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1 week ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Four Points: Beveridge’s Bulldogs out of tune; Hawks reach a 54-year low; Blues beware

Luke Beveridge continues to trial new material, but after the loss to Essendon the fans are yet to be convinced.

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1 week ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Hawthorn Hawks, Western Bulldogs

Mitchell’s scathing review of “completely unacceptable” Hawthorn performance

"We should be past games like that. That's as bad as we've played in a long time."

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

The “embarrassing” stat behind Hawthorn’s shocking midfield effort in Gold Coast defeat

Hawthorn’s midfield group has come in for criticism after going down to Gold Coast 109-56 at People First Stadium on Saturday night. The Suns dominated in every aspect of the game with all of Noah Anderson, Sam Flanders, Touk Miller, Matt Rowell and Brayden Fiorini having more disposals than any Hawthorn...

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1 week ago, SEN, Gold Coast Suns, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Completely unacceptable’: Hawks boss brands Suns loss ‘as bad as we’ve played’ in stinging spray

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell branded his side’s performance against the Gold Coast Suns “as bad as we’ve played in a long time” in a stunning spray.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Gold Coast Suns, Hawthorn Hawks

FINAL TEAMS: Gold Coast vs Hawthorn – Round 5, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Gold Coast and Hawthorn have finalised their lineups for the match at People First Stadium. Who are you tipping to win?

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Gold Coast Suns, Hawthorn Hawks

Plucky Hawks eye bold 10-year first against emerging Suns: LIVE AFL

Hawthorn will be hoping to continue the round of upsets to date and defeat Gold Coast at People First Stadium for the first time at the venue since 2014.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Gold Coast Suns, Hawthorn Hawks

Behind the scenes of the 1996 Melbourne-Hawthorn merger vote

It looked like Melbourne members wanted an easy way out. The reality was more complicated.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

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