BOTP: The Tackle That Saved Clarko

For the first and only time in 2023, we look at the past against the Richmond Tigers, a team that has had the measure of our Hawks in recent times. Throughout this series, I have loved looking at the obscure and at times, disrespected games in the history of this...

Can Grundy Solve Hawks’ Ruck Woes?

When the rumour mill told us that Collingwood was planning on moving on from Brodie Grundy towards the end of 2022, it seemed unimaginable, considering the resume Grundy had built in black and white. What made things even more confusing was the eventual destination, with a Max Gawn-led Melbourne deciding...

Smithy’s Player Ratings: GWS (Vol.2)

Whilst the effort showcased this week undoubtedly surpassed the last two weeks post-bye, it was still a disappointing loss considering the opportunities to win the game. I had some big problems with the selection of the side and unfortunately, most of my concerns were vindicated and proven correct. Throughout this...

BOTP: A Big Big Sound… & Scare

In a first for the classic game review series, we have a double-up with the Hawks taking on Greater Western Sydney for the second time this year.  The first edition this year was about the snow game in Canberra which was a memorable occasion for the weather, but I have...

Smithy’s Player Review: Carlton

Turns out, you can’t play only one acceptable quarter of football in the AFL and get a good result! It was an extremely disappointing day at the MCG, with the Hawks going down by an even ten goals to the Blues in front of 66 thousand fans. After a flat...

BOTP: Rough v Fev

Coming off last week and looking at the limited history between Hawthorn and Gold Coast, this week is all about one of our oldest rivals; Carlton. Since entering the league in 1925, Hawthorn have faced Carlton a staggering 160 times in home and away matches. While recent history has been...

Smithy’s Player Ratings: Gold Coast

Coming off a fantastic win in our last game before the bye, the vibes were high before our trip up to the sunshine state. Unfortunately, it was a polar opposite-looking Hawthorn outfit that was beaten comprehensively by the young and hungry Suns, but I have two positives Hawks fans. The...

BOTP: Rough’s Smooth Farewell

After a week away thanks to the bye round, the classic game review series is coming back with a bang. I want to quote Anthony Hudson who said this at the end of the game we will be talking about in this article today. “These are the moments, these are...

Smithy’s Player Ratings: Brisbane

How good was that, Hawks fans?!!!! It was an electric atmosphere at the MCG as our young Hawks ran over the top of the premiership contending Lions, in what was the defining win of season 2023 to date. Being at the ground for the first time this season, it gave...