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Langford controls Rodan as Hawks down Casey

Brent Diamond Father-son prospect plays major role in Box Hill's 60-point win over Casey.

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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Clarkson dismisses suggestion Hawks have a Giant winning target on their minds

Alastair Clarkson

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.

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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.

More run helps Gunston find range

Jack Gunston.

Jesse Hogan Jack Gunston's return to form reinforces why Hawthorn's forward line is rated so highly.

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Another winter, and still the old Lion is roaring

Growing better with age: Simon Black.

Rohan Connolly Have we really sung Lions champion Simon Black's praises loudly enough?

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Unbeaten Cats cool but as good as Hawks or Lions?

Geelong celebrates

Jon Pierik Debate over just where modern-day Geelong side rates in history begins again.

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Hawks count the cost

A sea of red and white surrounds Hawthorn's Brad Sewell during the AFL 2012 grand final.

Michael Gleeson Sydney and Hawthorn square up on Saturday night, but will the stats add up to a win this time?

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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Hawks play straight men

Fists of fury: A big pack flies for the ball during Hawthorn's win over Sydney at the MCG on Saturday night.

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

Brad Sewell is wrapped up by Sydney's Ryan O'Keefe at the MCG on Saturday.

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

Two down but Hawks defence will hold

Josh Gibson

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

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The life of Brian: Hawks have seen a different Lake

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Jake Niall Old Dog Brian Lake is learning new tricks as a Hawk, but the evolution is not without its risks.

Slow-starting Hawks fly home for second win

On the prowl: Coburg Tiger Nathan Foley swoops on the ball.

Brent Diamond The VFL premiership race appears wide open and that will please the Box Hill Hawks.

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.

Cats lesson learnt, says Longmire as Swans ready for Hawks

John Longmire

Andrew Wu Sydney will enter their grand final rematch with Hawthorn confident they have addressed the flaws that were brutally exposed by Geelong in their only significant examination this year.

Hawks unveil latest defensive weapon

Time's right: Brian Lake will make his debut for Hawthorn on Sunday.

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

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.

Hawks find a way to stem tide

Stopped: Hawthorn’s Josh Gibson tackled by North’s Majak Daw.

Greg Baum Hawthorn holds on to beat North Melbourne by three points in a pulsating match.

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Brian Lake's Hawks debut delayed

Brian Lake

Prized recruit Brian Lake's debut with his new AFL club Hawthorn has been delayed by the injury to Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich.