Two down but Hawks defence will hold

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

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.

Forward thinking is paying off for Hawks

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

AFL

Unbeaten Cats cool but as good as Hawks or Lions?

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

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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.

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

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

No more delays, Hodge back for Hawks

Jon Pierik Skipper ''raring to go'' ahead of his return against the West Coast Eagles.

AFL

Franklin admits putting off deal will distract Hawks

Jon Pierik Lance Franklin says Hawthorn is 'shocked' that he has put contract renegotiations on hold and admits the uncertainty over his future is going to be a distraction for the club.

AFL

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.

Osborne hopes to rekindle old form with Hawks

Jon Pierik Veteran Hawk Michael Osborne is adamant he still has plenty to offer and hopes to be fully fit by the start of the season.

Football

Hawks' Kilkenny to stay in Ireland

Jon Pierik The Hawks also had major hopes for hurling and Gaelic football star Ciará´n Kilkenny.

AFL

Hawks bolstered by pair's return

Jon Pierik Hawthorn declares key midfielders Jordan Lewis and Clinton Young fit for Saturday's preliminary final against Adelaide at the MCG.

AFL

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...

Deciding to leave Hawks was 'difficult': Young

Jon Pierik Need to add a midfielder who can run and carry the ball and deliver it cleanly inside attacking 50 encouraged Collingwood to secure Clinton Young.

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.

Swans to get the drop on Hawks

Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson AFL will break with protocol and schedule Hawthorn in second preliminary final.

Crows focus on Franklin ahead of Hawks final

Ashley Porter and Jon Pierik Buoyed by their semi-final win, the Crows are focussing on taming Lance Franklin, reinvigorating forward Kurt Tippett and reinventing their backline.