‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily defends Allen’s secret Hawks meeting
James Sicily says he would be prepared to meet with rival clubs when his contract is due to expire and has defended Hawthorn’s clandestine approach to West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.
James Sicily says he would be prepared to meet with rival clubs when his contract is due to expire and has defended Hawthorn’s clandestine approach to West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.
Tassie fans showed their desire for night AFL games by packing out UTAS Stadium for Saturday’s Hawks-Giants blockbuster. And roof or no roof in Hobart, the fans deserve more.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell is adamant the club can co-exist with the Devils, and has branded continuing their partnership with Tasmania post 2027 as “perfect sense”.
The Hawks are playing the most exciting and skilful football the legendary David Parkin has ever seen. Jay Clark goes inside their fast-tracked rebuild with the man who first helped discover Sam Mitchell here.
Josh Ward came into Hawthorn’s side this year on the back of an injury to James Worpel and his form suggests he won’t easily be displaced. The former top-10 pick opens up on the club’s “trust” and fighting for his place.
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell was proud of the club’s resilience after injuries and the unavailability of match day staff due to cancelled flights failed to stop his side winning against the Giants in Launceston.
A controversial late umpiring call helped Hawthorn to victory in a pulsating contest against the Giants in Launceston on Saturday.
Hawks star Cam Mackenzie credits manic pressure and “being predictable to each other” as the cornerstones of their recent revival. He also lifted the lid on the club’s ‘48 hour rule’.
The Western Bulldogs are working towards locking away for key players, including a young gun who is set for an eye-watering pay rise. Plus, the latest on Scott Pendlebury’s future.
Conor Nash believes Hawks teammate Will Day has the potential to eventually be the AFL’s no.1 player, crediting his toughness as much as his flair for helping turn Hawthorn’s season around before Saturday’s clash with GWS in Launceston.
An independent report, prepared by a Deakin professor, says the treatment of First Nations players and their families when at Hawthorn constituted racism.
In his first interview since being traded back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston opens up to JON RALPH about the toughest milestone of his career and the honest conversations that led to his Hawks return.
Powerbrokers from AFL Cairns, Cairns Council and the Queensland Government have pulled off an incredible coup signing the first AFLW side to the region for the next three seasons.
Exactly one year ago, on May 30, 2023, the AFL’s Hawthorn racism investigation was shut down. Today, MICHAEL WARNER reveals what really happened with Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Powerbrokers from one of Queensland’s most fruitful footy nurseries will launch a bold bid to become Hawthorn’s new second home from 2026 in a move that already has the support of the AFL’s CEO. Full details here.
The Hawthorn racism saga appears headed to the Federal Court after mediation talks broke down, paving the way for secret text messages to be disclosed in court, reports MARK ROBINSON.
Lions coach Chris Fagan has admitted his side’s season is on the brink after another loss against the Hawks, with Brisbane now two and a half games adrift of the top eight.
Nine months after his last game as a Hawk, Brisbane will unleash Brandon Ryan on his old side in his first game as a Lion — will he put pressure on the suspended Eric Hipwood?
As the AFL prepares for grandest celebration of the Indigenous contribution to the game, MARK ROBINSON writes racism peace talks between Hawthorn and former players are on the verge of collapse.
Tasmania and Hawthorn football legend Peter Hudson believes the Hawks will maintain a strong footprint in his home state as the Devils prepare to enter the AFL.
In a game decided by a goal with eight seconds on the clock, JON RALPH writes a missing 19 seconds after an umpire failed to call time on after a free kick has Hawks fans wondering if they were robbed of a win.
With 60 seconds left, Port Adelaide looked gone for all money – with a Hawthorn great even declaring the game on TV. What happened next resulted in one of the most remarkable comeback victories ever seen.
The number of Indigenous players in the AFL has seen a considerable drop in the last few years. Hawk Karl Amon has a few ways the league could turn the decline around.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell lauded his team’s growing ability to arrest and withstand momentum swings after securing back-to-back wins against St Kilda.
The Saints found it tough going in Tassie, going down to Hawthorn in a thriller – and coach Ross Lyon wasn’t happy with a lot of things after the game.
Hawthorn have pulled off a second straight win and place St Kilda’s season on the brink after a heart-stopping thriller in Launceston. Read how the Hawks got it done.
Hawthorn youngster Josh Weddle is confident the Hawks defence can stand up in the absence of their skipper against St Kilda in Launceston on Saturday.
An apology to the Indigenous families involved in the Hawthorn racism saga remains a sticking point as the stalemate threatens to result in a Federal Court hearing.
Hawks debutant Calsher Dear has opened up on his emotional debut including the teammate who has been the rock on his emotional journey to the big stage and the support of his family.
