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Port Adelaide fined $20,000 for Hinkley's Hawk taunts

The AFL has fined Port Adelaide $20,000 for conduct unbecoming over coach Ken Hinkley's taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's semi-final win.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Famous five for Ponter as Crows dominate against Hawks

Danielle Ponter is the first Adelaide player to kick five goals in a game as the Crows ended Hawthorn's unbeaten start to the season with a 26-point home win.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

AFL order Hinkley to explain his taunting of Hawthorn

The AFL has issued a 'please explain' to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's dramatic semi-final win.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

How Hawks' self-policed rascal pack won over teammates

Hawthorn's march into the AFL finals has been driven by an energetic new wave of young stars, but there's far more to the club's rise than having fun.

AAP · Sep 11, 2024

From the Pocket: Hawthorn’s flair and flexibility are key to their success amid much grander plan

Sam Mitchell allows his young side to have fun and play with freedom but certain non-negotiables remain from his playing days

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024

Hawks intent on dodging trap against under-fire Port

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is focusing more on Port Adelaide's form leading into the finals than their horror qualifying final defeat to Geelong.

AAP · Sep 11, 2024

Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan

Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned.

AAP · Sep 11, 2024

Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final

Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024

Blues pinch AFLW thriller as Roos, Cats can't be split

AFLW flag fancies North Melbourne coughed up a lead in their round-two draw with Geelong, while Hawthorn, St Kilda and Adelaide maintained perfect records.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024

Key defender Frost to miss rest of Hawks' finals run

Hawthorn defender Sam Frost will miss the rest of the Hawks' AFL finals charge after suffering a foot injury against the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024