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...
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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...
The Preview | Round 19 vs Adelaide: Are the Hawks planning a murder?
Written by Rhys Knight It's not often football and collective noun puns come together so eloquently but as the realisation that this author has way too much time on his hands and more dad jokes than he has children, the next challenge awaits the brown and gold that's out of...
The Preview | Round 18 vs Melbourne: A tall ask this week
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...
The Preview | Round 17 V Fremantle: Hawks Dock in Tassie to end another season
Written by Rhys Knight From Silk to succession plans, the Hawks actually get to play some footy which is what we love most here at Talking Hawks. Fremantle have won just two of their last five matches but for just the second time this year, Hawthorn play a team for...
The Preview | Round 16 V Port Adelaide: A Powerful, Silky tribute
Written by Rhys Knight First and foremost, what an amazing win over the Giants by the boys in brown and gold. The core of rebounding defenders dominating the Day (a Will pun there ?), Jack Scrimshaw was amazing and up forward, welcome to the real breakout of Dylan Moore. However,...
The Preview | Round 15 v GWS: A relocated ‘away’ game brings a Giant challenge
Written by Rhys Knight From Giants Stadium to the MCG, the Hawks get a seemingly 'easier' task when taking on GWS, on home turf. However, the Hawks' home turf hasn't been a happy hunting ground, given the Hawks haven't won at the G since they beat Richmond, on the 18th...
The Preview | Round 14 v Bombers: Can the Tassie fortress see the Bombers fly down, down?
Written by Rhys Knight & Jake Smith The bye couldn't come quick enough for the Hawks who relished their break before coming out and storming over the Swans at the SCG, winning by 38 points in the best performance for their season. However, looking forward is the key and the...