Hawthorn young gun Sam Butler has suffered a suspected broken leg during the Hawks’ VFL match against Sydney on Sunday. Butler went down in the forward pocket at Fenjiu Stadium in Box Hill with trainers and medical staff rushing to his aid. Play was subsequently halted and an ambulance called while stunned players left the … Read more
AFL champion Lance Franklin has once again got the Hawthorn faithful spinning. At the end of 2013 Hawks hearts were broken when their beloved megastar shocked the football world and headed to Sydney on a monster $10 million deal. Now, as Hawthorn and the Swans prepare for a MCG clash on Sunday, Franklin is in … Read more
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan has found himself at the centre of another controversial umpiring decision. The polarising Hawk was bowled over by Mac Andrew during the first quarter of Saturday night’s clash between Gold Coast and Hawthorn. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ginnivan bowled over by Andrew. Stream analysis, local footy and the biggest moments free … Read more
Controversial AFL livewire Jack Ginnivan has once again been refused a high contact free kick that appeared obvious. Debate in the past week erupted after Ginnivan was denied free kicks against Geelong on Easter Monday in multiple incidents where he was clearly taken high. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jack Ginnivan refused a free kick despite … Read more
Joel Selwood, the man who perfected the art of ducking, has offered his advice to Jack Ginnivan as the Hawthorn forward battles to be taken seriously by umpires. Ginnivan’s technique hit the spotlight in the Hawks’ Easter Monday defeat to Geelong after he copped several apparent high tackles without earning a free kick. It prompted … Read more
Geelong and Hawthorn’s traditional Easter Monday blockbuster was put on hold ahead of the last quarter for 40 minutes under the AFL’s lightning protocols. A soaking Melbourne day suddenly became dangerous when lightning struck close enough to the MCG to pose a threat to the players and spectators. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Easter Monday AFL … Read more
Hawthorn captain James Sicily will play against Melbourne after his club had his kicking charge downgraded from a ban to a fine at the AFL tribunal. Sicily was facing a one-game suspension for kicking Essendon opponent Andrew McGrath, but the Hawks convinced the tribunal the impact should be low, rather than medium. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is recovering from his bad bout of pneumonia in the comfort of his own home after touching down in Melbourne on Friday morning. Mitchell had been holidaying in New York with his wife and three kids when he was hospitalised with the disease for seven nights either side of Christmas Day. … Read more
Hawthorn have been dealt a major blow to their 2024 AFL season preparations after scans confirmed top young talent Will Day has suffered a stress fracture. The 22-year-old developed some discomfort at training on Wednesday and left the track early before heading off to be examined. Hawks fitness boss Peter Burge said the club will … Read more
Hawthorn are expecting coach Sam Mitchell to return to the club on Monday as he continues his recovery from a serious bout of pneumonia. Mitchell was hospitalised in late December and was forced to spend Christmas Day in a New York hospital bed surrounded by his family. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Mitchell still in … Read more
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