Lance Franklin
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Demetriou backs Hird to stay on
Samantha Lane AFL boss says James Hird entitled to remain Essendon coach while ASADA probe continues.
Lyon plays cool on Watts
Fremantle coach says it's not his priority to recruit Melbourne's former No. 1 draft pick.
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It's more than a theme
Caroline Wilson The AFL's indigenous round is a unique event that breaks down the barriers and promotes understanding.
Luring Watts not Dockers' priority, says Lyon
Justin Chadwick, Steve Larkin Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says it is not his priority to recruit Melbourne's former No.1 draft pick Jack Watts, claiming he wants to re-sign his own players before looking at other options.
Franklin says he was provoked
Hawthorn has closed the book on its investigation into a confrontation between star forward Lance Franklin and a woman at a Melbourne bar.
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AFL aims for indigenous all-stars trip to Ireland
Caroline Wilson Cautious support from clubs, cream of indigenous talent pledges to take part.
Freeing up Franklin gives Hawks more bite
Matt Murnane Club to underpin premiership challenge with new equal opportunity forward system.
Injury will not affect Thomas contract
The Secret Agent A lot of the time the finances are not the issue. It's the importance a player puts on success that's the immeasurable commodity.
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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Hawks take cautious approach with Rioli
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed Cyril Rioli will be sidelined until at least round 12 as the utility recovers from his latest hamstring injury.
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'Sad day: the bump is dead'
Jesse Hogan Favourable evidence from Brendon Goddard does not sway the tribunal.
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.
Gilham's gamble: when opportunity comes knocking
Andrew Wu A former Hawk put security before another flag.
Post-playing role the clincher for Gilham in GWS deal
Andrew Wu Stephen Gilham knew his dreams of winning a second premiership were all but dashed when he left Hawthorn for Greater Western Sydney but the chance to set himself up after his playing career ended...
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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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.
