Butler's Journey from Injury Ward to Finals Hero Hawthorn's commanding 34-point victory over Adelaide in Friday night's semi-final has propelled the team to within one win of a grand final berth. The Hawks have now become only the second team in AFL history to enter a finals series from 8th position...
Heading into Friday night’s clash with Adelaide, much of the focus was on how Hawthorn’s four tall forwards would perform. For the first time, the coaching committee selected Mabior Chol, Calsher Dear, Mitch Lewis and triple premiership star Jack Gunston to play together. After 28 minutes, when the Hawks had...
It mightn't have been the blow out win many of us wanted, but the Hawks got the job done on the Thursday night against the Blues. Hawthorn were outstanding in the first quarter at the MCG, kicking six majors while keeping Carlton to one goal.By the main break, Hawthorn had...
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...
There have been some big changes this week. As the margin for error becomes slimmer and slimmer, Hawthorn must find another gear if they are going to keep their finals hopes alive. A match that would make many Hawthorn fans nervous, particularly after last round's disappointing result. Ken Hinkley’s Port...
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...
The Hawks come back from the bye with a bang! Sam Mitchell has continued his undefeated run against his old coach, Alistair Clarkson, with another commanding win over the North Melbourne Kangaroos down in Tasmania.The Hawks started off strong, kicking five majors straight, including two early from the evergreen Jack...
The midseason bye provides players and coaches a well-earned chance to rest and recharge. It also offers a great opportunity for fans to reflect on the first half of their team’s season. For Hawthorn, who entered the break sitting at 5th position on the AFL ladder with nine wins and...
A much needed win sees the Hawks 9-5 and their position on the ladder safe (for now) before the mid season bye. It was a chilly Friday night down in Launceston, as the sixth placed Hawthorn Hawks met third placed Adelaide Crows for the first ever prime time game at...
