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Kennedy Snr statue - and legend - go to new Hawks home

John Kennedy Jnr has no doubt his father would have enjoyed comparing the removal of his statue from Waverley to the toppling of a dictator.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day

Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks' centenary match

Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

AFL Players Association criticises league’s handling of Hawthorn racism allegations

Association’s CEO says ‘flawed’ process could prevent people from speaking out

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023

Families at centre of Hawthorn AFL racism probe to make complaint to Human Rights Commission, lawyer says

Families involved in the AFL probe into allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club will take their complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Hawks hold out hope Clarkson returns for flag reunion

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers hopes Alastair Clarkson will feel comfortable enough to attend the club's 10-year premiership reunion later this year.

AAP · May 25, 2023

Hawthorn CEO Justin Reeves resigns from embattled AFL club

Justin Reeves has quit as Hawthorn chief executive due to the "personal toll" of intense pressure on the embattled AFL club and its leaders.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023

Hawthorn CEO resigns from embattled AFL club

Justin Reeves has stepped down from his role as Hawthorn chief executive as the AFL club comes under increasing pressure over the racism investigation.

AAP · May 24, 2023

Mitchell thankful for supportive Hawthorn board

Hawthorn could be in for some pain during their dramatic rebuild but coach Sam Mitchell says he is feeling supported by the club's board win, lose or draw.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

Ex-captain Vandenberg quits Hawthorn board

The appointment of Andy Gowers as Hawthorn's new president has led to Richie Vandenberg quitting his role as the AFL club's football director.

AAP · Dec 14, 2022