The Latest Breaking News from Sam Mitchell

'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade

The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell.

AAP · Oct 6

Was Hawthorn v Brisbane the best game of Australian rules football ever played?

This preliminary final showcased everything that is exquisite, brutal and cruel about the sport. And how about Nick Watson?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.

AAP · Sep 20

What's not special about Hawthorn's cult hero?

Hawthorn star Nick Watson has cast a spell over teammates and opponents alike as he looks to further cement himself as a big-game player in the AFL finals.

AAP · Sep 18

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 17

From the Pocket: Nick Watson makes his case as AFL’s best small forward – just when Hawthorn need him most

Small forwards terrorise the opposition, and the Hawks’ Wizard is well on his way to doing it better than anyone ever has

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories

Hawthorn sit just one win away from reaching their first grand final since 2015 but are all too aware how easily the opportunity can be ripped away.

AAP · Sep 12

Tears flow as Hawks star opens up on 'raw' journey

Star Hawthorn midfielder Will Day says the outside doubters gave his team extra motivation to produce a boilover win over Fremantle in Perth.

AAP · Sep 4

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Undaunted by a hostile crowd, Hawthorn's demolition of Fremantle started at the coalface and was franked down back as they secured a home AFL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 3

Fremantle thrive on jeopardy – luckily for them qualifying finals are nerve shredders

The minor premiers face Hawthorn with the gap between first and fourth on the AFL ladder having noticeably narrowed over the past decade

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2