AFL Season 2021
Oh boy, what a finish! On the Melbourne Cricket Ground, even in front of an empty stadium, pages of history could still be inscribed on it's walls, with it's trademark dramatic flair and poetic justice. The game bids goodbye to Shaun Burgoyne and David Astbury on the field, as well...
Written by Rhys Knight Did that really just happen? The Hawks have got seven and a half wins and all against good teams (Adelaide were 3-2 when we won in Round 6) and now three in a row. Not just three average wins either, but two sides fighting for a...
Written by Rhys Knight Two in a row, the lid is off at Waverley as the Hawks channel their inner 2006 and storm home after a lean start to the year but not only has it been consecutive wins, but very good wins. Brisbane are fifth and Collingwood had their...
Written by Rhys Knight Two in a row, can you believe it? The Hawks go to six and a half wins and jump up the ladder a spot which will have draft ramifications but that's a November problem. The Hawks got contested ball about even, uncontested ball was +66 and...
Written by Rhys Knight For the fifth (and a half) time in 2021, the Hawks got some premiership points that surprised the footballing public, when the Hawks stunned Brisbane to win by a couple of goals. Meanwhile, a Collingwood side fresh off a big win over West Coast and without...
Written by Rhys Knight What a win down in Tassie by the boys in brown and gold! The Hawks were ferocious at the contest, played with dash and class and hurt the Lions in transition. It is also fair to say the last quarter had Hawks fans trembling with conceding...
Written by Rhys Knight [Note: This was written before the big news] With four rounds to go, the mind wanders back to 2006. The Hawks of then we're like the Hawks of now, down near the bottom of the ladder, struggling for wins (2006 were 5-13 with four to go...
Written by Rhys Knight To have most of the game go well for the Hawks but have the scoreboard not reflect we were after was frustrating but we have to dust ourselves off, take a look back on what was, before we can move onto the next challenge, which the...
Written by Rhys Knight How does one really feel after a draw? The Hawks were so close, kicked accurately, laid an insane 81 tackles and at times made the best defence in the competition look lacklustre, and with a group of eight players having under 20 games of experience, salvaging...
Written by Rhys Knight After one of the more deflating losses of 2021 against Fremantle last week, Hawthorn are faced with the task of a premiership contender in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. With a projected wet and miserable day, the Hawks are going to need to bring their own sunshine...
