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'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons

One of Hawthorn's top recruits this season says while they still lack finals experience, they are building something impressive.

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Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider

Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.

AAP

AFL finals: where the Adelaide v Hawthorn semi-final will be won and lost

The Hawks can ride a wave of momentum into the do-or-die clash while, as this year’s minor premiers, the Crows are under even more pressure

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Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out

Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.

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Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun

Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.

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'Thank God': Hawks forward winning confidence battle

One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.

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'Haven't thought about it': Crows on straight-sets exit

Adelaide defender Rory Laird says a so-called straight sets exit from the finals hasn't crossed his mind ahead of hosting Hawthorn in a semi-final.

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Gold Coast find a pulse as favourite son breaks Fremantle hearts

Former Suns co-captain David Swallow played in some awful teams but they now have the firepower and coaching nous to make a deep AFL finals run

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Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win

Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.

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It's never easy: Giants fall short again in flag search

As the shock of an elimination final loss sinks in, GWS star Josh Kelly is refusing to sulk as the Giants' search for a maiden AFL flag continues.

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Hawks star bounces back to form as Saints outclassed

Injury-hit Hawthorn have hit their straps on a windy night in Cairns and proved too good for St Kilda, who didn't kick a goal until well into the last quarter.

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Next year, who knows?: Giants defiant after finals loss

The chase of a maiden premiership is over for GWS after a loss to Hawthorn, but coach Adam Kingsley already has his sights on next year.

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Hawks respond to Mitchell's message, book spot in semi

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.

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Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals

The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time.

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Impey primed to help hungry Hawks fly to finals success

After overcoming serious injuries, Hawthorn dasher Jarman Impey has entered his prime years later than expected and is desperate for AFL finals success.

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Dynamic duo set to sound 'Orange Tsunami' warning

Given the licence to take the game on, dynamic duo Tom Green and Finn Callaghan are raring to torment Hawthorn and kick-start their AFL flag campaign.

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The AFL's first elimination final at a glance

A guide to the AFL's first elimination final between the GWS Giants and Hawthorn at Engie Stadium.

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Mind games key in Hawthorn young gun's breakout season

Josh Ward credits two key figures at Hawthorn with aiding his development in a breakout AFL season, which started ominously when overlooked in round one.

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'Ruthless' Giants ready to unleash the beast in finals

GWS star Toby Greene is primed to bring the X-factor in finals as coach Adam Kingsley urges his side to maintain their ruthless edge against Hawthorn.

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Big duel raised as Mitchell predicts 'fiery' moments

Two of the game's best - and physical - players could go head-to-head during the Hawthorn-GWS elimination final.

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'A few punch-ons': Hawks primed if GWS final gets fiery

A star Hawthorn player admits aggression got the better of him at training on the weekend, as they build up to an elimination final against GWS.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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Hawks skipper says priming teammate is no Battle

Like five-time premiership great Gary Ayres, another Hawthorn defender is endearing himself to teammates by getting the job done with a minimum of fuss.

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'Good to go': Giants set for huge AFL finals boost

GWS coach Adam Kingsley will trust key forward Jesse Hogan to decide whether he can play against Hawthorn, while skipper Toby Greene is more confident.

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Hawks' hopes grow of big recall for Giants final

Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.

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