Brad Sewell

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'Sad day: the bump is dead'

Jesse Hogan Favourable evidence from Brendon Goddard does not sway the tribunal.

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Hawks play straight men

Fists of fury: A big pack flies for the ball during Hawthorn's win over Sydney at the MCG on Saturday night.

Greg Baum All the goals that Hawthorn could not kick in last year's grand final, it kicked on Saturday.

Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks

Brad Sewell is wrapped up by Sydney's Ryan O'Keefe at the MCG on Saturday.

Jon Pierik Hawthorn's forward line passes another major examination in cruising past Sydney.

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Emerging Bomber out with sore ankle

Jake Carlisle.

Michael Gleeson Jake Carlisle, one of the emerging stars of the competition this year, has been forced out of the side to play Greater Western Sydney with an ankle injury suffered on Anzac Day.

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Players to preach respect

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Caroline Wilson AFL stars will be commandeered to deliver personal appeals to fans to stop abusing players during games, with those pleas potentially broadcast before each game on the scoreboards at all venues.

Two down but Hawks defence will hold

Josh Gibson

Jon Pierik Josh Gibson says Hawthorn still has the right balance to be stingy in defence.

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Mitchell on front foot going back

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Garry Lyon Decorated Hawk midfielder spending more time in defence and creating havoc for opposition teams.

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Flexibility could be the key to a murder of Crows

Opposition analyst.

Opposition analyst Brenton Sanderson will be working overtime in covering his bases before taking on Hawthorn.

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AFL injury list ahead of round four

A club by club injury list ahead of round four in the AFL premiership season 2013.

AFL injury list

Sherrin

The injury list ahead of round 5 of the AFL premiership season 2013.

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli winces after injuring his hamstring.

Jon Pierik Brilliant small forward hurt in bruising three-point win against North Melbourne.

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Birchall conspicuous as the new key Hawk

Grant Birchall.

Jesse Hogan A perusal of the list of AFL's leading possession-winners this season gives a clear indication as to why Hawthorn is yet to suffer badly from the absence of defensive playmaker Matt Suckling.

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AFL injury list, round six

Sherrin

The injury list ahead of round six of the 2013 AFL premiership season.

Clarkson praises Hawks for doggedness

Eagles coach John Worsfold

Brad Elborough, Perth Hawthorn coach praises his side's ability to "dig in" to win after being challenged by West Coast.

AFL Injury List

The players who will and won't be up for selection this week.

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Hawks handle 'gorillas' without Lake

Brian Lake.

Matt Murnane The Hawthorn defence is coping with the "gorillas", meaning there is no need to rush Brian Lake's debut with the Hawks.

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Flies in the Pie

Cyril Rioli

Matt Murnane If Collingwood has a weakness, many commentators feel it is its inability to shut down opposition small forwards.

Giant's comments fire up Saints

Dylan Shiel.

Dylan Shiel may have inadvertently given St Kilda extra motivation.

Collingwood goes on the defensive against Hawks

In training: Collingwood's Ben Hudson.

Sam Lienert Collingwood's defence will be put to its sternest test in clash with Hawthorn.

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Hodge-led Hawks dine out on Pies

In control: Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge looks to offload before being tackled by Heath Shaw.

Jason Phelan Fans get a reminder of how important Luke Hodge is to Hawks' premiership aspirations.