The Latest Breaking News from Hawthorn

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

AAP · Jan 22

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

Hawthorn will again be without Will Day for their premiership campaign, with the star midfielder set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

AAP · Jan 20

Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training

Adelaide's young star Dan Curtin has suffered a knee injury at training with questions now around his availability for the start of the season.

AAP · Jan 19

Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers

Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Bombers star Merrett speaks about failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has broken his silence following his failed trade request to Hawthorn, admitting he lost love for the Bombers.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Carlton are riding high on an AFLW wave of momentum. Just don’t call it a fairytale

Spearheaded by their younger contingent, it’s not just that the Blues are winning; ahead of a preliminary final, it’s how they’re winning

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft

Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025