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Age Footballer of the Year: Round 8 votes

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Round 8 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year.

Hawks coach praises GWS

Alastair Clarkson

Jesse Hogan Giants were strongly in contention to keep the final margin within 10 goals,

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Plucky Giants overpowered

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Jesse Hogan GWS puts up some resistance but in the end the Hawks win in a canter.

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Hawks to copy Cats with a rest-is-best approach as stars look for a break

James Fantasia.

Matt Murnane Hawthorn will follow Geelong model of resting and managing players throughout the season in effort to hit September in best possible shape.

Hawks survive fixture from hell

Hawthorn's Brian Lake leads the team in after it defeated Sydney at the MCG.

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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Sylvia report adds to gloomy day for the Dees

Colin Sylvia KOs Jared Brennan.

Jesse Hogan After shock 60-point defeat, Melbourne set to lose one of its best players this season.

Evans turns up heat on goal reviews

Mark Evans

Evans turns up heat on goal reviews

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Happy Roughead extends contract

Hawthorn footballer Jarryd Roughead.

Jake Niall EXCLUSIVE Hawthorn's versatile forward/utility becomes latest Hawk to commit for the long-term.

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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.

Clarkson has his eye on Swans

Alastair Clarkson

Ashley Porter, Adelaide Hawthorn coach brushes aside notion that team charged up in readiness for Swans.

Harried Hawks hang on

Got him: Hawk Sam Mitchell puts Scott Thompson under pressure during Saturday's clash at AAMI Stadium.

Ashley Porter, Adelaide Brent Guerra injured, Lance Franklin goalless as Hawks squeak through.

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Gibson off and running

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Jesse Hogan Sam Gibson has taken the long road to success in the AFL with North Melbourne.

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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Fyfe hit by ban over kicking

Docker Nathan Fyfe looks for a teammate to pass the ball.

Jesse Hogan Dockers midfielder first to be charged with kicking an opponent in more than four years

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Flexibility could be the key to a murder of Crows

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

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Stars challenge suspensions

The Glass/Stewart hit.

Jesse Hogan Fremantle's Nat Fyfe and West Coast's Darren Glass are each risking a heavier suspension after challenging bans offered to them by the match review panel.

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Knee injury claims third Hawk

Ryan Schoenmakers leaves the field on crutches during the game against Fremantle in Launceston on Saturday.

Matt Murnane Ryan Schoenmakers becomes third Hawk to require season-ending knee surgery this year.

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Tough opening fine for Hawks

Jordan Lewis

Jon Pierik Key advantage seen in playing last year's finalists through opening seven rounds.

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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.

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Is the game running away from Hawthorn?

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Jake Niall Hawks' failure to beat Cats continues distinct pattern from 2012 preliminary and grand finals.