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
Hawthorn veteran Sam Frost and partner Laura are engaged. Frost popped the question in Finland’s Lapland region in the Arctic Circle, which seems an appropriate location given his surname. The 30-year-old posted a stunning photo of himself getting down on one knee with the northern lights in the background. Analysis, local footy and the biggest … Read more
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has been discharged from hospital in New York, 7NEWS Melbourne’s Mitch Cleary has revealed. “His health continues to improve and he will remain in New York until he’s in a position to fly home to Australia,” Cleary said on Thursday evening. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Mitchell spends Christmas in New … Read more
Could Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli make a shock comeback to the AFL? The 34-year-old has sent tongues wagging with a cryptic comment on Instagram. Responding to a Hawks fan account that posted a photo celebrating the four-time premiership player, Rioli left a GIF of basketball legend Kobe Bryant with the words “job’s not finished.” Analysis, … Read more
