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AFL:Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.

AAP · Jun 20

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.

AAP · Jun 20

Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Melbourne leapfrogged Hawthorn into fifth spot on the AFL ladder after another impressive victory under first-year coach Steven King at the MCG.

AAP · May 16

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Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

AAP · Feb 18

Hawks livewire Ginnivan has new AFL role on radar

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has had a taste of life in the coaches' box and can see himself shifting into a new role once his playing days are over.

AAP · Feb 17

Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors

The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

'Regenerated' Hawks skipper eyes Bombers grudge match

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily is edging closer to full fitness and eagerly anticipating a round-one showdown with arch-rivals Essendon next year.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

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The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.

AAP · Sep 15, 2025

Hawk defender's comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS

Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

'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.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Hopes grow for Hawks as star returns from injury

As Hawthorn prepare for their away elimination final against GWS, there's been encouraging news as a key player reached an important injury milestone.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news

While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

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AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

AAP · Jul 8, 2025

'Definitely missed him' - Hawks adjusting without star

Hawthorn player Conor Nash says while losing teammate Josh Weddle is a blow, they're regaining key players at the right time as they head to the finals.

AAP · Jul 1, 2025

In-form Hawk faces injury race against clock for finals

Hawthorn are unsure how long Josh Weddle wiil be sidelined after the defender, one of their best players this season, was diagnosed with a back injury.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

'Squeeze the lemon' - Hawks out to consolidate

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.

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AAP · May 2, 2025

Hawks coach defends Sicily's form, Barrass switch

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has defended James Sicily's form and backed his own decision to send Tom Barrass forward late in the 50-point win over West Coast.

AAP · Aug 11, 2024

Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL's top eight

Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Hawthorn hope 'fortress' delivers back-to-back wins

The Hawks are optimistic their Tasmanian home-away-from-home can help propel them to back-to-back AFL victories as they welcome St Kilda.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

Blanck, Jiath injured in Hawks' practice match

Hawthorn key defender James Blanck and playmaker Changkuoth Jiath sustained injuries during the AFL club's pre-season intra-club practice match.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

AFL Round-Up: Carlton remain broken, Hawthorn have reason to believe, Melbourne and Geelong stunned

It was a round of upsets across the AFL, one that has changed the shape of the season for some of the league's most fancied clubs. We digest the week that was.

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