Can Hawthorn notch consecutive wins before the mid-season bye? Following an important win against the Western Bulldogs last Thursday, punters and pundits alike are expecting a close game this Friday, as the Hawthorn Hawks face the Adelaide Crows down in Tasmania. Hawthorn’s place in the eight was looking precarious coming into...
After their crushing Round 5 loss to Port Adelaide that uncovered flaws that had been, to that point, masked by their ability to quickly shift the momentum of a match, question marks loomed over many players in the Hawks’ side, and omissions at the selection table were needed.This included the...
The Hawthorn Hawks course-corrected in round 13, dominating the Western Bulldogs on their home turf. Following three consecutive losses and increasing concern around their form, Sam Mitchell's squad found some spark on Thursday night, notching an important win as the midseason bye looms close.It was Hawthorn's most complete performance in...
After Hawthorn’s lacklustre performance last week against Collingwood where they only managed 38 tackles for the whole game and only 36 the week before against the Brisbane Lions, the Hawks responded in emphatic fashion against the Western Bulldogs. They came out firing, racing to a 24-point lead by quarter-time, with...
A third consecutive loss to another premiership contender leaves the Hawks with serious questions to answer. Under the bright lights of the iconic MCG, Hawthorn had their colours lowered to the Collingwood Magpies, going down by 51 points with the final scores 16.11 (107) to 8.8 (56) in a Friday...
This was billed as the big test. The up-and-coming Hawks, touted by some as genuine contenders who could go all the way in 2025, faced the reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions. Brisbane entered Round 11 sitting second on the ladder, with Hawthorn not far behind in fourth. But after promising...
In a matchup that was always going to prove tricky, the Hawks tried valiantly, but ultimately went down to an impressive Gold Coast outfit by eight points. Played in balmy conditions that would only be found in the Northern Territory, the Hawks fought till the very end and were able...
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...
Umpiring is a contentious issue, with many complaints and frustrations aimed at those in green and how they officiate the game, particularly concerning free kicks. This leads some to speculate that there is favourable treatment or mistreatment of certain clubs, all depending on which direction the umpires point.The Hawks are...
