Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks

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

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.

Lake on call to bolster Hawks

Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.

Hawks unveil latest defensive weapon

Jon Pierik Brian Lake was recruited in a bid to improve a defence that struggled to contain power forwards.

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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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AFL coaches: the class of 2013

Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.

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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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'Buddy' to stay, says Roughead

Jon Pierik Jarryd Roughead confident the champion forward will remain at Hawthorn.

Rough and ready

Jon Pierik Jarryd Roughead is confident Hawthorn can bounce back in 2013, writes Jon Pierik.

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Hodge may start late, finish strong

Jon Pierik Captain would then be primed later in the year for another premiership tilt.

Give Buddy a break, says Sewell

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

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Former Crow Gunston flies high with Hawks

Jon Pierik Hawthorn has eight players who have kicked more than 20 goals this season.

Pyke hopeful of facing Hawks

Jon Pierik AS rain fell during today's traditional parade, Swans' rugby convert Mike Pyke could only say he was hopeful of facing Hawthorn, with the possibility Melbourne's fickle weather could dictate his...

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The weather wait

Jon Pierik Sydney's rugby convert Mike Pyke could only say he was hopeful of facing Hawthorn.

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.

Hale learns to adapt

Jon Pierik AS A high school teacher in the making, David Hale will no doubt espouse the benefits of learning to his pupils when his days at Hawthorn are over.

Hawks defender to miss finals

Jon Pierik Hawthorn defender Brendan Whitecross will miss the rest of the finals after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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.

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Hawthorn's off-field woes mounting

Jon Pierik Hawthorn should be revelling in on-field form, but it was on the back foot yesterday.

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Franklin to join Hawk leaders

Jon Pierik Lance Franklin's maturity as a footballer and person rewarded with elevation into the leadership group.