Tomorrow night, Sam Mitchell will take his young Hawk cohort to an elimination final for the first time as coach. And for many in the team, this is not only the first time they’ll experience finals football, but also footy under Friday night lights in front of a sell-out crowd. The...
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Round 24 Preview
And just like that, we’ve reached the final round of the season. And, despite some people’s expectations early in the year, Hawthorn are approaching round 24 not only as favourites or with momentum, but a real chance of making finals for the first time in six years.Hawthorn’s fate is very...
Round 23 Preview
Two games are left in the 2024 home and away season and, despite playing bottom-of-the-table teams this fortnight, the margin for error remains slim if the Hawks wish to stay in the top eight.In their final game at the MCG for the home and away season, the boisterous Hawks will...
Round 22 Preview
After the disappointing result last Sunday, the young Hawks are taking the seven-day break to reset and recharge before what’s set to be a blockbuster game against Carlton.Both teams’ finals hopes hinge on this match, which is shaping up to have an elimination final-like atmosphere. Talking Hawks MVP Round 21...
Round 21 Preview
It’s August, and there is a big month of footy ahead for the Hawthorn Hawks.With 30 days left in the home and away season, it is make-or-break time for those looking to enter the eight. Despite all odds, Hawthorn counts themselves among those clubs. Regardless of the outcome, it has...
Round 19 Preview
It’s time for Hawthorn to get payback for their narrow defeat in round four aka Gather Round. This Saturday sees 13th-placed Hawthorn take on 12th-placed reigning Premiers, Collingwood, once more for season 2024.This time it’s a prime-time game at the MCG, where Collingwood has lost their last two games. Hawthorn...
Rnd 4 Preview: Hawks Marching In
We at Talking Hawks want to give Hawthorn fans an experience. Subscribe to Talking Hawks for exclusive fan experiences and get involved in livestreams with Hawthorn players After a gutsy performance and almost getting over the line in a great game with Carlton, the Hawks meet another team that many would see...
The Preview – Round 23 vs Tigers: Ready to Roar into 2022
Written by Rhys Knight It's a game of finality, when it comes to the incredible careers of Alastair Clarkson and Shaun Burgoyne, the 2021 season of the Hawthorn Football Club but also signifies the beginning of the next generation of this elite up and coming side. Richmond's dynasty seems to...
The Preview | Round 22 Vs Dogs : It’s time to bite back
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...
The Preview | Round 20 Vs Lions : Can the Hawks regain some pride over the Lions?
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...