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Hawthorn defeat Adelaide: AFL 2025 first semi-final – as it happened

Hawks seal preliminary final spot with 34-point victory while Crows are first minor premiers to be bundled out of finals in straight sets for 42 years

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Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final

Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.

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Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.

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The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.

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NBA Veteran Cam Reddish Nearing Agreement to Play in Europe

Reddish, who has played six years in the NBA for four teams, is nearing a contract with a club in Lithuania.

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'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.

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Time to recognise Ginnivan's on-field smarts: teammate

As Jack Ginnivan prepares to return to an expected hostile atmosphere in Adelaide, Karl Amon says his teammate's on-field smarts deserve more attention.

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'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

One of Hawthorn's top recruits this season says while they still lack finals experience, they are building something impressive.

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Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.

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AFL finals: where the Adelaide v Hawthorn semi-final will be won and lost

The Hawks can ride a wave of momentum into the do-or-die clash while, as this year’s minor premiers, the Crows are under even more pressure

The Guardian - AU

Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out

Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.

AAP

Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun

Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.

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'Thank God': Hawks forward winning confidence battle

One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.

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'Haven't thought about it': Crows on straight-sets exit

Adelaide defender Rory Laird says a so-called straight sets exit from the finals hasn't crossed his mind ahead of hosting Hawthorn in a semi-final.

The Guardian - AU

Gold Coast find a pulse as favourite son breaks Fremantle hearts

Former Suns co-captain David Swallow played in some awful teams but they now have the firepower and coaching nous to make a deep AFL finals run

AAP

Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win

Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.

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It's never easy: Giants fall short again in flag search

As the shock of an elimination final loss sinks in, GWS star Josh Kelly is refusing to sulk as the Giants' search for a maiden AFL flag continues.

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Hawks star bounces back to form as Saints outclassed

Injury-hit Hawthorn have hit their straps on a windy night in Cairns and proved too good for St Kilda, who didn't kick a goal until well into the last quarter.

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Next year, who knows?: Giants defiant after finals loss

The chase of a maiden premiership is over for GWS after a loss to Hawthorn, but coach Adam Kingsley already has his sights on next year.

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Hawks respond to Mitchell's message, book spot in semi

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.

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Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals

The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time.

AAP

Impey primed to help hungry Hawks fly to finals success

After overcoming serious injuries, Hawthorn dasher Jarman Impey has entered his prime years later than expected and is desperate for AFL finals success.

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Dynamic duo set to sound 'Orange Tsunami' warning

Given the licence to take the game on, dynamic duo Tom Green and Finn Callaghan are raring to torment Hawthorn and kick-start their AFL flag campaign.

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The AFL's first elimination final at a glance

A guide to the AFL's first elimination final between the GWS Giants and Hawthorn at Engie Stadium.

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