Two down but Hawks defence will hold

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

Lake on call to bolster Hawks

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

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Hawthorn still dancing

Jon Pierik Hawthorn, according to many, had the toughest opening seven rounds.

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

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

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A powerful player carries future in his own hands

Jon Pierik Free agents will continue to be the main focus of fans and media this season.

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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Buddy defers contract talks to end of season

Jon Pierik Hawthorn will look to continue contract negotiations with Lance Franklin despite the superstar forward putting talks on hold until the end of the season.

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'I don't take a single tablet'

Jon Pierik Veteran Hawthorn midfielder Sam Mitchell says he does not take supplements.

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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.

The face of football

Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.

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Burgoyne extends contract, eyes flag

Jon Pierik Silky half-back will remain a Hawk in 2013 in bid to help club to premiership.

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.

Buckley backs captain Maxwell

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach defends skipper over alleged rough conduct on Paul Puopolo.

Hawks flock to kill Buddy rumour mill

Jon Pierik As innuendo grows, club official moves to defend the champion forward.

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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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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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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Clubs stalling on 'day off' clause

Jon Pierik Stipulation that players have a set day off a week has met resistance by a handful of clubs unwilling to alter their long-held schedules.

Sub rule riles coaches

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