The Latest Breaking News from Nick Watson

Blue-collar backline to balance the Hollywood Hawks

Hawthorn defender Blake Hardwick is happy to let teammates revel in the spotlight as Sam Mitchell's men chase a spot in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Fan-tastic support for Wizard spells trouble for Cats

Nick Watson believes Hawthorn fans can have an impact on their AFL preliminary final against Geelong and hopes to use them to his advantage.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way

AFL great Lance Franklin isn't surprised by how well former teammate and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is doing and believes the Hawks' best is as good as anyone.

AAP · Mar 25, 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

Hawthorn livewire has a Power-ful hunger for revenge

Hawthorn's next meeting with Port Adelaide will be one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2025, and Nick Watson already has it circled on his calendar.

AAP · Dec 4, 2024

How Hawks' self-policed rascal pack won over teammates

Hawthorn's march into the AFL finals has been driven by an energetic new wave of young stars, but there's far more to the club's rise than having fun.

AAP · Sep 11, 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

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