Playing in a classic Tassie torrent, Hawthorn managed to out muscle Port Adelaide in a much needed win. While Port Adelaide were playing to keep their finals chances alive, Hawthorn looked to firm their position in the eight. And it showed, with both sides applying tonnes of pressure in ghastly...
In what was unofficially an 'eight point game' due to its ramifications on both sides finals' hopes, Saturday night's clash between Fremantle and Hawthorn was a heavily contested match.However, much to the dismay of Hawthorn players, coaches and fans alike, they were unable to halt the late momentum of the...
As many games against the defensive-minded Saints tend to go, Hawthorn's Round 17 clash wasn't the flashiest of affairs, but ultimately resulted in a 20 point victory - bringing the Hawks win total to eleven for the season and ensuring they remain within reach of the top four.Despite leading at...
Despite not being the flashiest of victories, the Hawks ultimately rode a dominant final term to a 35-point victory over a plucky Melbourne side. After a see-sawing three quarters, the Hawks entered the final break with a slender one-point lead, leaving many brown and gold fans biting their fingernails, their...
A fitting end to a big game, the Hawks celebrated their centennial match with a 65-point victory over the young Richmond Tigers. It was a perfect Sunday afternoon for footy as AFL legends and fans alike congregated to the MCG to celebrate the Hawthorn Football Club's 100th anniversary.Club legend Shane...
After back-to-back losses against Geelong and Port Adelaide and a subsequent slide down the ladder, a matchup against the struggling West Coast Eagles proved to be just what the doctor ordered. An inaccurate first term that saw the Hawks enter quarter time with a 2.8 conversion rate to their name, the...
The Dream Continues... The Hawks have dazzled under Friday night lights, taming the Dogs and locking in a date with Port Adelaide for a Semi-Final.Continuing their electric form, Hawthorn put on a spectacular display in front of a sell out crowd with 97,828 fans having turned up to the MCG...
LOOK OUT... THE HAWKS ARE HUNGRY AND FINALS BOUND Hawthorn has achieved one of the rarest feats in footy.After making a dismal 0-5 start to the season, the Hawks reeled off 14 wins from 18 games, sealing a finals spot with a belting of North Melbourne by 124 points.With some...
WIN AND WE ARE IN. Hawthorn finds itself heading to Launceston next weekend with its destiny in its own hands after a clinical run of nine consecutive goals ended Sunday's game against Richmond before Sam Mitchell had left the coaches' box at quarter-time.Should finals happen, the Hawks may return to September...
Player honesty : helping build our next premiership! In Sam Mitchell's post-game press conference, it was interesting to hear him speak of the game Hawthorn received a towelling from Gold Coast.Mitchell publicly questioned the players' professionalism after that 53 point hiding against the Suns, and the fact that the senior...
