Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the burgeoning leadership within his ‘Rascal Pack’ was behind an unusual moment involving Jack Ginnivan on Saturday. The Hawks were all smiles after beating Adelaide by 27 points for their fifth win in the past seven games, but a fiery goal celebration needed some explaining after the match. WATCH THE … Read more
The AFL has been called out by a disgruntled fan after appearing to manipulate sections of the crowd for Hawthorn’s clash with Brisbane on Sunday. A crowd of 29,664 people were there to see the Hawks upset the Lions at Marvel Stadium, which can hold as many as 54,000 people at capacity. That means the … Read more
Port Adelaide Brownlow medalist Ollie Wines has been subbed out of his side’s AFL contest against Hawthorn with heart palpitations. Wines sank to his haunches when nearing a passage of play late in the first quarter of Sunday’s match at Adelaide Oval. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ollie Wines subbed out of AFL clash with heart issue. … 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 are circling emerging Western Bulldogs key forward Jamarrah Ugle-Hagan. According to 7NEWS Melbourne’s Mitch Cleary, the Hawks have plans to lure the former No.1 AFL draft pick to Waverley and pair him with Mitch Lewis to form a new two-pronged attack. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Rival AFL club circling Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. … 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 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 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
Gun Hawthorn winger Harry Morrison has been taken to hospital after an ugly injury at a pre-season training session. About halfway through a bruising session on Thursday, Morrison left the field with a towel over his face as blood streamed out of his mouth. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Harry Morrison leaves training after heavy knock … Read more