The Latest Breaking News from Hawthorn

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Carlton ignore 'noise', make just one change for Hawks

Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal'

Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix

Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

The AFL's 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up

Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

From the Pocket: Young Tigers are full of hope – but for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale

Sam Lalor will debut for Richmond in their AFL season opener against Carlton as the No 1 draft pick’s new club puts its faith in youth

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025