Clarko back as Hawks mark centenary with Tiger mauling Alastair Clarkson and fellow Hawthorn greats helped celebrate the club's AFL/VFL centenary before Jack Gunston kicked three goals in a big win over Richmond. AAP · May 4, 2025
Hawks ruck Meek ready to step up and tame Tigers Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is raring to go toe-to-toe with Richmond captain Toby Nankervis in their clash at the MCG. AAP · May 3, 2025
Hawks coach defends Sicily's form, Barrass switch Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has defended James Sicily's form and backed his own decision to send Tom Barrass forward late in the 50-point win over West Coast. AAP · May 2, 2025
'Everyone hated me' says Eagles captain Oscar Allen Eagles captain Oscar Allen says he has taken a step away from social media after receiving a torrent of criticism in the wake of his meeting with Sam Mitchell. AAP · May 1, 2025
Balta back as Tigers aim to spoil Hawthorn's party Richmond premiership defender Noah Balta will return from a week off in his side's clash with Hawthorn, who are celebrating 100 years in the AFL-VFL. AAP · May 1, 2025
Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
Eagles' Oscar Allen could stay down back West Coast could keep playing Oscar Allen in defence despite the co-captain having had a difficult outing against Hawthorn's Mabior Chol. AAP · Apr 27, 2025
Hawks return to winners' list with ugly Eagles victory Hawthorn have made light work of West Coast, easing to a 50-point win over the battling Eagles to snap their two-game losing run. AAP · Apr 27, 2025
Cats' Scott derides AFL fines 'left, right and centre' Geelong coach Chris Scott says the AFL punishes players and clubs, but is much less able to acknowledge its own mistakes. AAP · Apr 26, 2025
Hurting Eagles aim for special AFL win against Hawks West Coast's Jack Graham feels a win isn't far away as the Eagles welcome back co-captain Oscar Allen for Sunday's clash with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Apr 25, 2025
Hawthorn coach defends 'fantastic' captain's dual roles Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his captain James Sicily has been fantastic in dual roles in games, dismissing criticism from AFL legend Leigh Matthews. AAP · Apr 25, 2025
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Hawthorn's Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal. AAP · Apr 23, 2025
From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025
AAP · Apr 23, 2025 Kangaroos lash 'coach bashing' of under-fire Clarkson North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has gone in to bat for senior coach Alastair Clarkson, who has been criticised amid the Kangaroos' poor form.
AAP · Apr 22, 2025 Allen feels the love after returning from Easter leave West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is enduring a tough season, but ruckman Matt Flynn says the star forward is receiving plenty of love from the player group.
AAP · Apr 21, 2025 Hawthorn midfielder Nash sent straight to AFL Tribunal Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal after being reported for striking Geelong forward Gryan Miers.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Bailey Smith embraces the big stage as Geelong hold nerve in another Easter classic Despite being new to the club, Smith bought into the Cats’ intense rivalry with Hawthorn and was right at home in the 12.14 (86) to 11.13 (79) victory
AAP · Apr 21, 2025 Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.
AAP · Apr 20, 2025 Swans, Port condemn fan behaviour after Aliir incident Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has issued another warning against poor fan behaviour after a spectator threw a cardboard clapper at defender Aliir Aliir.
AAP · Apr 20, 2025 Cats see Hawks' first-half shocker as likely 'outlier' Geelong coach Chris Scott says it would be dangerous to read too much into Hawthorn's upset loss to Port Adelaide a week ago.
AAP · Apr 19, 2025 Port put finals loss behind them ahead of Swans rematch Port Adelaide will play at the SCG for the first time since last year's preliminary finals loss to Sydney. Coach Ken Hinkley insists his side have moved on.
AAP · Apr 18, 2025 Oscar Allen to return against coach who wants him West Coast captain Oscar Allen was rested for the two-point loss to Essendon, but he's been declared fit to go for next week's clash with Hawthorn.
AAP · Apr 18, 2025 Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.
AAP · Apr 17, 2025 Hawthorn coach tips Ginnivan to recapture goal-den form Small forward Jack Ginnivan is going through a difficult patch of form, but coach Sam Mitchell is confident he will overcome it and get back to his best.