Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Dunkley's deja vu as Lions trace Dogs' 16 AFL template Josh Dunkley sees plenty of similarities between this Brisbane Lions team and his 2016 Western Bulldogs, who made history to win the AFL flag from seventh. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Port tip Butters to play through pain against Hawthorn Port Adelaide midfielder Willem Drew expects teammate Zak Butters, who is nursing sore ribs, to be targeted physically by Hawthorn in their semi-final. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
Blues pinch AFLW thriller as Roos, Cats can't be split AFLW flag fancies North Melbourne coughed up a lead in their round-two draw with Geelong, while Hawthorn, St Kilda and Adelaide maintained perfect records. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Key defender Frost to miss rest of Hawks' finals run Hawthorn defender Sam Frost will miss the rest of the Hawks' AFL finals charge after suffering a foot injury against the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Breust riding Hawks' wave of momentum to 300 AFL games Earlier this year, Hawthorn forward Luke Breust would have laughed at the suggestion he'd finish the season as a 300-game AFL player. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
High-octane Hawks believe they can go all the way After their AFL elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn head into their semi-final against Port Adelaide believing they can go all the way. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Hawks crush Magpies to extend unbeaten AFLW run Hawthorn have crushed Collingwood by 47 points at Victoria Park to continue their impressive unbeaten start to the AFLW season. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Sydney stage epic comeback to defeat GWS Giants and snatch home preliminary final The Swans have staged an amazing comeback, overturning a 28-point deficit to defeat the Giants in a thrilling AFL qualifying final. The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024
Bulldogs' Richards praises upstart Hawks as 'real deal' Hawthorn are the "real deal" and can win this year's premiership, Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards says. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Bulldogs dismiss Bont queries after quiet night Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli didn't have his usual influence as the Western Bulldogs' season ended with a 37-point defeat to Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Hawks hunting more after elimination final triumph Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is not looking back on past successes as the Hawks attempt to claim the most unlikely of premierships. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Hawks’ brash young team look capable of anything after cutting Bulldogs apart Athletic Hawthorn celebrate first finals win for a decade and they now face Port Adelaide in next week’s semi-final The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Hawks collar Bulldogs in AFL elimination final Hawthorn have run the Western Bulldogs off their legs in the first AFL elimination final to book a semi-final berth with a 37-point win.
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Hawks' Ginnivan has last laugh after pub trip criticism Hawthorn have ticked off Jack Ginnivan's trip to a pub 24 hours before their elimination final after his appearance caused a stir on social media.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured Harry McKay, Mitch McGovern and Tom De Koning are among the stars to return for Carlton, but Charlie Curnow still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks' rise Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs Hawthorn will be forced to make at least one change for the AFL elimination final against the Western Bulldogs after Cam Mackenzie suffered a hamstring injury.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 'Grumpy old' Hawks stars re-signed ahead of AFL finals Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust is content playing the grumpy old man to his exuberant, celebration-happy young teammates ahead of their AFL elimination final.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Western Bulldogs hoping to recapture 2016 finals magic The Western Bulldogs' run to this September's AFL finals has all the hallmarks of their famous charge to win the 2016 premiership in fairytale fashion.
AAP · Sep 2, 2024 Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.
AAP · Sep 1, 2024 Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start Hawthorn have begun their first AFLW season under new coach Daniel Webster with a 38-point win over Carlton in windy conditions in Frankston.
AAP · Aug 31, 2024 Hawks rule out midfielder Day from elimination final Hawthorn's Will Day has been ruled out of the elimination final against the Western Bulldogs because of a collarbone injury.
AAP · Aug 30, 2024 AFL reschedules women's match for MCG double-header Western Bulldogs men's and women's teams will feature in a double-header at the MCG, with more than 90,000 fans expected for the AFL elimination final.