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The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.

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'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.

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'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.

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Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.

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AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule

AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.

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Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun

Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.

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Impey primed to help hungry Hawks fly to finals success

After overcoming serious injuries, Hawthorn dasher Jarman Impey has entered his prime years later than expected and is desperate for AFL finals success.

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Mind games key in Hawthorn young gun's breakout season

Josh Ward credits two key figures at Hawthorn with aiding his development in a breakout AFL season, which started ominously when overlooked in round one.

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Big duel raised as Mitchell predicts 'fiery' moments

Two of the game's best - and physical - players could go head-to-head during the Hawthorn-GWS elimination final.

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Hawk defender's comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS

Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.

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Why Mitchell's still smiling after Gabba near-miss

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.

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'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.

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Hawks inspiration Newcombe in clear over Howe collision

Jai Newcombe was cleared of wrongdoing over his huge collision with Collingwood's Jeremy Howe, after which he starred in Hawthorn's crucial win at the MCG.

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Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.

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Hawks coach confident injury-plagued star will be back

Will Day's season-ending foot injury is a massive blow for Hawthorn as they prepare for a blockbuster against Collingwood.

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Adelaide loom as litmus test as Hawks ponder selections

Mabior Chol is fit to return but Hawthorn face a huge decision around how best to structure their forward-line for the encounter with second-placed Adelaide.

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BRMs star at Oulton Park Gold Cup celebration

As if Friday and Saturday’s magnificent BRM Formula 1 75th anniversary demonstrations - topped by Rob Hall’s mesmeric helmet cam lap in a shrieking V16 Mk1 - was not enough, Andy Willis’ Historic Gold Cup victory in P48-7 was the icing on the cake, delighting American owner Charles McCabe on…

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St Kilda hope booming star can cause more nightmares

St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is making big waves across the league, and it remains to be seen how Melbourne try to curtail him.

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Hawks up for fight as tough finals race looms

Hawthorn face each of the three sides above them on the ladder in a difficult run to the AFL finals and will have earned their spot if they qualify.

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Mixed injury news for Magpies as flag hunt continues

Collingwood could welcome back explosive midfielder Jordan De Goey and key teammates this week, but Beau McCreery is set for another stint on the sidelines.

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Hawks 'villains' out to spoil Blues' Docherty farewell

Carlton have plenty to play for as Jacob Weitering plays his 200th game in Sam Docherty's farewell match, but finals hopefuls Hawthorn want to ruin the party.

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Hawthorn forward to make long-awaited AFL return

After 378 days sidelined by a serious knee injury, Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis is finally back for the Hawks' battle with Port Adelaide on Saturday.

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Hawks to reach for 'kit bag' after Gather Round shocker

A poor recent record against Port Adelaide has given Hawthorn food for thought ahead of Saturday's must-win game in Launceston.

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Fremantle are easy targets but deserve respect for hitting back

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir is held to different standards from more decorated coaches but should be lauded for building a tougher side

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Hawks vow to bounce back from Fremantle's sucker punch

Hawthorn have blown the chance to move a game clear inside the top four, but coach Sam Mitchell isn't about to dwell on what might have been.

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