Jarryd Roughead
Freeing up Franklin gives Hawks more bite
Matt Murnane Club to underpin premiership challenge with new equal opportunity forward system.
More run helps Gunston find range
Jesse Hogan Jack Gunston's return to form reinforces why Hawthorn's forward line is rated so highly.
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Clarkson dismisses suggestion Hawks have a Giant winning target on their minds
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has bristled at suggestions his in-form AFL club will be setting themselves to win by a big margin over Greater Western Sydney in Launceston on Saturday.
Odds favour a Whitewash Weekend
Scott Spits For those in any doubt about the lopsided nature of this year's AFL competition, witness what may unfold this weekend.
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Eastlake boy set a Buddy big task
Jon Tuxworth Three weeks ago he was playing park footy at Belconnen, but Josh Bruce refuses to be scared by facing Lance Franklin.
Hawks coach praises GWS
Jesse Hogan Giants were strongly in contention to keep the final margin within 10 goals,
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Plucky Giants overpowered
Jesse Hogan GWS puts up some resistance but in the end the Hawks win in a canter.
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AFL bump a fine line: McCartney
Just centimetres now separate a fair bump and an illegal one in the AFL, according to Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney.
Hawks survive fixture from hell
Jon Pierik Ability to negotiate opening seven rounds against fellow finalists from last year ensures Hawks are equal flag favourites with Geelong.
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Hawks play straight men
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
Jon Pierik Hawthorn's forward line passes another major examination in cruising past Sydney.
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Happy Roughead extends contract
Jake Niall EXCLUSIVE Hawthorn's versatile forward/utility becomes latest Hawk to commit for the long-term.
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Hawks to copy Cats with a rest-is-best approach as stars look for a break
Matt Murnane Hawthorn will follow Geelong model of resting and managing players throughout the season in effort to hit September in best possible shape.
Harried Hawks hang on
Ashley Porter, Adelaide Brent Guerra injured, Lance Franklin goalless as Hawks squeak through.
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AFL weighs up FIFA goal technology
Jon Pierik AFL will contact German company in quest to eradicate contentious goal-line decisions.
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Flexibility could be the key to a murder of Crows
Opposition analyst Brenton Sanderson will be working overtime in covering his bases before taking on Hawthorn.
Lake on call to bolster Hawks
Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.
