Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks

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

Two down but Hawks defence will hold

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

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

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

Ship shape

Jon Pierik Hawthorn midfielder Sam Mitchell is ready for a fresh start, writes Jon Pierik.

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Tiger six-pack rates a mention

Jon Pierik If Richmond is looking for evidence it can feature this season in its first finals campaign in more than a decade, this may be it.

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Mitchell wants three more years with Hawks

Jon Pierik Sam Mitchell, another of Hawthorn's superstars off contract this season, has opened discussions with the club and hopes to play for at least another three years.

Sewell doesn't want to dwell on grand final defeat

Jon Pierik Hawthorn midfielder Brad Sewell has urged teammates to banish memories of their grand final defeat, declaring that dwelling on the past could impact on their hopes for redemption next season.

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Football bubble not normal: Hawk

Jon Pierik As the focus, restrictions and pressures on AFL players rise, it's little wonder Brad Sewell refers to life outside of the football bubble as 'normal'.

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Burgoyne still finds failure has a bitter taste

Jon Pierik Shaun Burgoyne understands no amount of time will ever erase the stinging memory of Hawthorn's grand final defeat.

Give Buddy a break, says Sewell

Jon Pierik Hawthorn midfielder claims several players to blame for grand final loss to Sydney.

Lay off bench: players

Jon Pierik Players tell AFL they do not want interchange system to be changed next season.

Clarkson reaching Kennedy's status: Crawford

Jon Pierik HAWTHORN great Shane Crawford says Alastair Clarkson will deserve to be mentioned in the same class as legendary coach John Kennedy if the Hawks can secure a second premiership under his stewardship.

Hawthorn hints at game plan surprise for Pies

Jon Pierik and Matt Murnane Hawks ruckman David Hale says team confident it has the game plan to again dislodge Pies.

Hawks can plug the gaps: Sewell

Jon Pierik Hawthorn midfielder says week off and depth of talent will have them well positioned come preliminary final.

Hawks keen to re-sign Sewell

Jon Pierik Hawks move to re-sign tough midfielder who can become restricted free agent at season's end.

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Moving on from 2011’s near miss

Jon Pierik Brad Sewell says the pain of last year’s preliminary final loss will live with him forever.

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The next mountain

Jon Pierik Having tasted success, Brad Sewell is pushing hard to again reach the summit.

Live prelim blog: Collingwood v Hawthorn

Jon Pierik The last meeting between the clubs was discounted as a formline before it began, with key Hawthorn midfielders Cyril Rioli, Jordan Lewis and Brad Sewell sidelined, but the ease of the Collingwood...

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Sub rule riles coaches

Jon Pierik Concerns over rule to be discussed when AFL Coaches Association holds annual briefing.

Roughead return imminent

Jon Pierik It has been one of the more talked-about injuries through the pre-season.