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The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 17

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number.

AAP · Sep 14

Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Already missing several frontline players, Hawthorn have been dealt a late blow ahead of Saturday's big top-eight match against Melbourne in Launceston.

AAP · Jul 3

Oliver, Gawn central in Hawks' planning for MCG battle

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has had his eye on a long list of Melbourne stars in his preparation for their round-two encounter at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Geelong young guns Holmes, Clark cut down by injury

Geelong are hopeful of regaining Max Holmes after the mid-season bye, but there's no timeline for the return of Jhye Clark after he suffered a foot injury.

AAP · May 23, 2023

Scott furious at AFL 'approval' of ruck kneeing tactic

Geelong utility Mark Blicavs has become the latest player hurt by a ruck opponent's knee, prompting Chris Scott to call for the league to take action.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief

Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 1, 2022

Hawthorn bracing for AFL ruck headaches

Hawthorn are unlikely to have a recognised ruckman available for the Hawks' AFL clash with Gold Coast and the Suns' in-form big man Jarrod Witts.

AAP · May 25, 2022

Lynch concussion leaves Hawks short in AFL

Max Lynch has joined fellow ruckmen Ben McEvoy and Ned Reeves on Hawthorn's injury list ahead of the AFL match against Gold Coast.

AAP · May 23, 2022

Hawthorn's AFL balancing act to continue

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell will continue altering his midfield mix as he weighs up long-term development against immediate performance.

AAP · Apr 22, 2022