Sam Frost made his tentative first steps back towards a full training load this week, running for the first time on grass in his return from a broken foot suffered in Hawthorn’s Elimination Final victory over the Bulldogs.Whilst positioned at fullback against the dangerous Bulldogs forwards led by Jamarra Ugle-Hagan...
Author: Tim Newman
No What Ifs For Buttsy
On the first day back of pre-season training, Sam Butler did something that even three months ago would have seemed impossible.Not only was he out there ready to train for the first day of preseason, but he was able to take part in the six minute time trial, holding off...
Blanck Space – Guernsey Number 36
With the AFL trade period and draft completed, and players returning to the Hawthorn Football Club after their off-season break, attention has now turned to who will receive what guernsey number for the 2025 season. One of the most anticipated events on the calendar, speculation is already starting about who...
The long road to finals is over
2184 days. That is how long it has been since Hawthorn last graced the finals.It was 2018. The Hawks had made the top four and lost the Qualifying Final against Richmond.The Hawks then were bundled out by the Demons in the following week's Semi Final and since then, it has...
The Discards Thriving Under A New Culture
With the constant need for list changes in the AFL and with changes to coaching panels and game structure, it isn’t always the most ideal environment for a player to be able to consistently perform at the highest level.With Sam Mitchell having set up a tremendous club culture where players...
Talking Hawks MVP: Round 11
A week is a long time in football, or so the saying goes. After falling at the final hurdle against Port Adelaide in Round 10, the Mighty Hawks withstood a third quarter blitz from the Brisbane Lions before putting on the afterburners and running out convincing 25 point winners at...
Talking Hawks MVP: Round 8
The Mighty Hawks showed toughness and resilience to overcome a fast starting Bulldogs side to come away deserved victors to the tune of seven points on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in front of a crowd of just under 30,000 fans. For those in attendance and the many more watching at...
Talking Hawks MVP: Round 6
After a week in which the blowtorch was on the Football Club, the Mighty Hawks took home the four points for the first time this year. Hawthorn fans saw a spirited and inspired performance that saw a second quarter blitz allow the team to a secure comfortable 45 point victory...
Talking Hawks MVP: Round 5
After a promising fortnight against two top eight contenders, the young Hawks team took flight to the Gold Coast where unfortunately they were outworked and significantly outplayed to the tune of 53 points on a humid Saturday evening at People First Stadium. Tim’s Votes3. Finn MaginnessFinn showed that he had...
Talking Hawks MVP: Round 4
While young and inexperienced on the field, (With sixteen players having played 100 games or less), the Hawks fought valiantly in a Gather Round thriller against the reigning premiers, falling agonisingly short by five points to the Collingwood Magpies in front of just over 43,000 people. Tim’s Votes3. Lloyd MeekPlayed...