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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

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Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

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Hawks won't stand still as aggressive off-season looms

After Hawthorn lost their AFL preliminary final to Geelong, coach Sam Mitchell made it clear they cannot stand still and will aggressively recruit again.

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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.

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'Really difficult': Dangerfield devastated for Stewart

Patrick Dangerfield's joy at Geelong winning through to the grand final was tempered by losing friend and teammate Tom Stewart for the game with concussion.

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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.

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'It sits fine': Mitchell unfazed after Merrett meeting

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is comfortable with how he's being portrayed in the media as Essendon captain Zach Merrett pursues a trade.

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'Everyone's healthy': Hawks ready for Cats prelim final

There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.

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'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid

James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.

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Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain

Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.

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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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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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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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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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