A Hawthorn star has claimed that talk about Zach Merrett being traded to the club isn't a distraction to the Hawks as they continue their run in finals.
Sean Dillon
Dylan Moore believes maturity and genuine belief have transformed the Hawks into serious contenders.
Sayantan Guha
The top-level career of Hawthorn legend Luke Breust is likely over after suffering a horrific leg injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL.
Kieran Francis
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has vowed to continue improving the Hawks in 'any way he sees fit' amid the Zach Merrett trade saga.
Josh Rachele's return was shortlived, despite two goals from the young Crows star. Adelaide exit in straight sets, meaning star Izak Rankine will miss round one next year
Jake Beddard
The Hawks once again have a September date with Geelong, after a fine performance from Jack Gunston helped bury the Crows
The Hawks forward flipped the script on reporters ahead of Friday night’s semi-final at Adelaide Oval.
Power great slams Essendon skipper’s handling of potential move, accusing him of taking an “easy out”.
Hawks president says club will ‘make no apologies’ as speculation grows over skipper’s future.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between Adelaide and Hawthorn.
Syed Talib Haider
Midfielder Jai Newcombe’s September record is drawing comparisons with one of the AFL’s greatest.
Lance 'Buddy' Franklin has made a bold prediction ahead of this weekend's AFL semi-finals, that will be contested between Adelaide and Hawthorn, and Brisbane and Gold Coast
The future of talented Hawthorn midfielder Cameron Mackenzie is in doubt as the Hawks ramp up their pursuit of Zach Merrett among other engine room guns.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has addressed his captain Zach Merrett potentially exploring a trade to Hawthorn, after the Bombers star met with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell
Jack Ginnivan braces for a hostile reception as the Hawks land in South Australia for their semi-final clash.
The old adage says a captain goes down with their ship, but in the modern AFL era, it's a different story with leaders often leaving clubs in disrepair.
Cameron Ottenhoff
The Crows' scoring numbers are significantly better with their star forward in the side, a statistical trend that could decide their Semi-Final.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick have weighed in on the controversial ‘last touch’ rule the AFL is thinking about implementing.
Adelaide will have to overcome illness when they face Hawthorn on Friday night, after it was believed sickness was a contributor to their disappointing showing against Collingwood last week
The AFL world was in awe as the Giants produced a stunning period of football against Hawthorn and a star Hawk has now revealed how it felt for his side.
James Dampney
Matthew Lloyd has identified two surprise victors when the AFL finals get underway this week.
Harley Reid's future was one of the hot topics of the AFL throughout 2025 and the offer one club was prepared to make has come to light.
Dylan Moore admits he sparked a scuffle with teammate Josh Ward.
After a 25-round season, AFL finals are finally here with four blockbuster matches across the opening week.
Hawthon fans would be wise not to check the club's record at GWS' home ground, but one of the Hawks' midfield brigade remains confident heading into their knockout final.
St Kilda are set to dominate the off-season. After already taking Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera off the market, and Tom De Koning now confirming his intention to head to Moorabbin, the Saints have turned their attention to another emerging player at a rival club.
Twelve months after he had to be convinced to remain a Demon, Christian Petracca is being told the time might be right to switch clubs.
Ken Hinkley’s next move could hold the key to one of the AFL’s biggest recruiting battles.
An umpiring decision could have cost Hawthorn a top-four spot with the Hawks going down narrowly to Brisbane by 11 points on Sunday night.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Hawthorn Hawks
Aditya Gokhale
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFLW match between the Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFLW match between the Brisbane Lions and the Hawthorn Hawks
How to watch the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Melbourne Demons on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 23 match.
Saino Zachariah
Triple premiership forward Luke Breust calls time on a glittering 15-year career.
Nick ‘Wizard’ Watson commits to the brown and gold until 2029.
The business end of the AFL season is fast approaching with nine teams in contention to play finals in 2025.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has claimed one of his forwards should be a lock for All-Australian honours at the end of the year.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood
Club circles Harley Reid and Zak Butters in bold pursuit.
Calls grow for urgent AFL clarification after play halted for Will Day cramp incident.
Hawthorn star midfielder Will Day is set to miss the rest of the season, after scans revealed further bone stress in his foot.
AFL greats Jason Dunstall and Garry Lyon have slammed a decision late in Friday's night contest between Adelaide and Hawthorn to stop play to allow Will Day to leave the field with apparent cramping.
17-year-old rising star set to replace to Brisbane Lions.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks
Coach embraces high-stakes run home as top-four hopes grow.
Sam Mitchell has confirmed the reason behind the decision to substitute Jai Newcombe in the Hawks' win over Carlton
Leigh Montagna has said Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell should stick with his current forward setup heading into finals
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton
Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan and Hawks supporters have mocked Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley during their 38-point win on Saturday.
Former Hawthorn high performance boss Andrew Russell has claimed disgruntled ex-Hawk Cyril Rioli was 'happiest had ever been' at the club just before his shock retirement.
How to watch the Hawthorn vs. Port Adelaide on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 18 match.
Two of the AFL’s most electrifying stars headline a legends clash for prostate cancer awareness.
Four Essendon players have been ruled out of Thursday night's clash with GWS, including two stars.
An ex-AFL legend believes the Hawks gun will hurt himself if he keeps trying to win free kicks.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between Fremantle and the Hawthorn Hawks
Dual allegiance creates dilemma for rising 16-year-old prospect.
Collingwood could make up to six changes for Friday night's match against the Gold Coast, with a Brownlow Medallist looking vulnerable.
Port Adelaide champion and AFL analyst Kane Cornes has suggested Hawthorn should be prepared for a tall forward to request a trade elsewhere.
How to watch the St Kilda Saints vs. Hawthorn Hawks on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 17 match.
There could be more selection carnage at Carlton as Michael Voss tries to get a response from his team in Friday night's MCG blockbuster against Collingwood.
Just as the Hawks begin to dream of finals, a key player’s season is suddenly in doubt.
How to watch the Hawthorn Hawks vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 16 match.
Collingwood are set to swing the changes with a VFL goalkicking machine to make his debut.
League reclaims iconic venue to boost grassroots footy and umpire development.
Rioli to skip 10-year threepeat celebration as Hawks prepare to honour iconic era.
St Kilda boss Ross Lyon is under pressure to cut senior players and play kids after the team's declining performances
Max King hasn't played an AFL game for St Kilda since signing an eight-year contract in October 2024, in a warning sign for club's chasing West Coast captain Oscar Allen.
The Hawks are set to see their star midfielder return much sooner than expected.
Ryan Cook
One week after escaping with a lucky win, the Crows fall short by three in Launceston.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has stated the Hawks have a significant advantage playing games in Tasmania
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Adelaide Crows
Mitchell weighs risk and reward as Hawks brace for another finals-bound opponent.
All the latest round 14 team news and tips.
Tom Naghten
The AFL saw its lowest scoring round in modern history on the weekend, but why are teams struggling to score?
“Some days I crab my way down the stairs”: Brereton opens up on lasting damage.
“I’m all for it,” says Melbourne captain Max Gawn, while warning celebrations can backfire.
The Hawks employed an interesting tactic to fix a shortfall in their recent game.
It's time for everyone to make their mind up - do we want personality in the AFL or robots that toe the line?
How to watch the Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 13 match.
Hawthorn boss says skipper was always fit to play before latest flare-up.
“They weren’t under siege… it was just good old-fashioned critique.”
Collingwood flexed their muscles as premiership favourites on Friday night with their demolition of Hawthorn - but one statistic from that match was simply extraordinary.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between Collingwood and the Hawthorn Hawks
Luke Hodge’s son is turning heads ahead of the 2026 draft, but where will he land?
Hawthorn coach addresses kicking concerns and groin rumours ahead of MCG showdown.
Jai Serong and Seamus Mitchell emerge as potential trade targets.
James Sicily used to patrol the Hawthorn backline and take intercept marks at will, but currently he looks a shadow of that player.
How to watch the Hawthorn Hawks vs. Brisbane Lions on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 11 match.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Hawthorn Hawks
Geelong, Melbourne and St Kilda have shown interest, but the Hawks are closing in on James Worpel.
How to watch the Melbourne vs. Hawthorn on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 9 match.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and Richmond
Hawthorn boss Sam Mitchell has shrugged off concerns about James Sicily’s form and a controversial tactical switch.
How to watch the Hawthorn Hawks vs. West Coast Eagles on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 7 match.
A Hawks star has been hit with a four-match ban by the AFL Tribunal.
Joshua Mayne
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks
How to watch the Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn on TV and live stream: The Sporting News provides you with the latest details for this week’s Aussie Footy Round 5 match.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has revealed talks are ongoing about bringing State of Origin back.
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily sparked fury with a savage on-field sledge aimed at Port Adelaide.
All the latest AFL trade news and rumours as the silly season starts even earlier in 2025.
Hawthorn midfielder Will Day is set to miss up to four months with a foot fracture, dealing a major blow to the Hawks’ unbeaten run and midfield depth.
The Sporting News is compiling a Rolling All-Australian team after every round of the AFL season.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know to watch the Hawthorn Hawks' next AFL game.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and GWS Giants
Josh Ward was a top 10 draft pick who hadn't established himself as a first-choice selection in the Hawthorn team during his three seasons of AFL.
Carlton coach Michael Voss was 'pretty happy' with his team's fight despite going 0-2 with a 20-point loss to Hawthorn on Thursday night at the MCG.
Carlton's poor run of form has continued as they went 0-2 this season with a disappointing loss against Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night.
The Sporting News looks at how you can livestream the 2025 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Hawthorn Hawks
The AFL Tribunal has upheld the suspensions of all three players challenging their bans during its first hearing of 2025.
Hawthorn vs. Essendon kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the AFL match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has slammed the league’s Opening Round, calling it a “soft launch” and urging officials to scrap it in favour of a full-scale season kickoff.
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with his match preparation for the game against Sydney, reading a book while walking around the SCG.
Sydney went into their AFL season opener with a new coach and hopes of redemption from last year's grand final thrashing.
Sydney Swans vs. Hawthorn kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the AFL match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
The AFL Opening Round has shrunk to only two games because of Cyclone Alfred, but both are shaping to be blockbusters.
The NRL is 'lording' its season-opening Vegas extravaganza over the AFL's Opening Round start, an AFL pundit believes.
Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs saw a Supercoach god go down but a possible messiah rise from the ashes.
A key Hawthorn player has suffered a late injury setback, missing the club’s final pre-season match and facing an anxious wait ahead of the season opener.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about how to watch and live stream the AFL Community Series 2025 pre-season fixture between Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs.
There is a reason why Hawthorn is second premiership favourite heading in the 2025 AFL season.
The AFL reopened the deadline for Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) signings after season-ending injuries to players at Carlton and Melbourne
The AFL Supercoach forward line is always the most notoriously difficult to select every season.
Trying to get an edge with the selection of your AFL Supercoach team?
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon spoke about the future of the State of Origin concept.
Bruce McAvaney is officially coming out of retirement to spearhead Channel Seven's AFL coverage for 2025.
How you can live stream the 2025 AFL simulation match between Geelong and Hawthorn.
Deepti Patwardhan
Out of nowhere, Hawthorn become a top team again and were only a few points away from a preliminary final in 2024.
Twenty-five AFL players earned at least $1 million during the 2024 season in a 32 per cent increase on the previous campaign.
It's still more than three months until the start of the 2025 AFL season but the bookies' market for the premiership is already out.
Four more stars have been added to the AFL Indigenous All Stars squad to face Fremantle in an exhibition match in 2025.
Seven Indigenous players have been selected for the All Stars team to take on Fremantle next year.
The AFL Fans Association has expressed their disappointment regarding the opening day sale of Gather Round 2025 tickets.
A swag of ex-AFL stars will switch sports to an Indian game that has over 350 million fans.
The 2024 AFL season, trade period and drafts are now complete - with the pre-season training for 2025 already getting underway.
AFL legend Dermott Brereton has implored league chief executive Andrew Dillon to ensure the competition is still around in 15 years.
Josh Battle has opened up for the first time on why he joined Hawthorn from St Kilda.
Buzz club Hawthorn will look to continue their success in 2024 with a behind-the-scenes documentary for the 2025 season.
Collingwood has recorded the oldest AFL list average age on record - breaking their mark set last season.
Hawthorn are ready to use their semi-final heartbreak as motivation for their 2025 season, says midfield gun Jai Newcombe.
Hawthorn has rewarded the loyalty of father-son utility Finn Maginness with a new two-year contract.
The racism saga involving Hawthorn and its former players is over after the Federal Court case was settled.
Recently retired AFL star Chad Wingard has landed on his feet by picking up a couple of employment opportunities with the league.
Resurgent powerhouse Hawthorn have claimed a $1 million prize after winning the McClelland Trophy on Sunday.
Hawthorn has signed Matt Hill as a Category B rookie following the youngster's switch from rugby league.
Equal AFL premiership favourite Hawthorn has continued its aggressive list management with the delisting of Category B rookie Josh Saunders.
A complete list of the AFL players who are retiring in 2024.
Hawthorn have delisted former no.6 draft pick Denver Grainger-Barras among a culling of three players.
One of the AFL's most exciting teams has seen their head coach sign on for more, with Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell set to stay with the team until 2027.
Jed Wells
Every match for every club in the 2024 AFL premiership season, including dates, times and venues for all fixtures.
The Sporting News
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was involved in a fiery exchange with Hawthorn players after Friday night's AFL semi-final.
How to watch Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn on TV and live stream: Check out the latest AFL details on this week’s match.
Abhinav Nair
West Coast hosts Hawthorn at Optus Stadium in Round 16 of the 2024 AFL season. We bring you the start time, broadcast information, lineups and betting odds for this clash.
Patrick Brischetto
Richmond hosts Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 14 of the 2024 AFL season. We bring you the start time, broadcast information, lineups and betting odds for this clash.
Hawthorn hosts GWS at UTAS Stadium in Round 13 of the 2024 AFL season. We bring you the start time, broadcast information, lineups and betting odds for this clash.
Hawthorn head coach Sam Mitchell will make a gradual return to the club as he continues to recover from a severe case of pneumonia which he contracted while on holiday in America late last year.
Mark Molyneux
Check out every fixture and the results for every round of the 2023 AFLW premiership season.
S News Australia
The Sporting News has every club's draft order and picks in 2023. The AFL Trade Period has arrived with selections on the move.
Bryn Wakefield
The 2023 AFL National Draft is just around the corner with clubs preparing to navigate a complicated system. The Sporting News has every club's picks, needs, and projected selections.
The AFL will open its 2024 campaign in New South Wales and Queensland in a historic beginning to the premiership season.
Whether it's a great of the game calling time or an injury forcing a player to finish their career early, retirements are an inevitable part of footy.
The AFL season continues with the finals series, where a number of stars will get the chance to increase their 2023 goal-kicking tallies on the big stage.
Check out every fixture and the results for every round of the 2023 AFL premiership season.
Fast-starting Collingwood are value to win the first quarter of the grand final against Brisbane, but the Lions look tasty in head-to-head markets.
Toby Greene and Sam Walsh have been backed to continue their fine individual form in finals.
Only six teams remain as the AFL finals series works its way towards the business end of the season.
It was expected to be a year of pain for Hawthorn after the shedding of several senior players prior to the season.
Everything you need to know about the race for the 2023 AFL Rising Star.
The complete Coleman Medal leaderboard and every club's leading goalkickers for the 2023 AFL season.
Hawthorn and Fremantle meet at the MCG on Saturday in a match where only pride is on the line.
It's the final round of the AFL season and the permutations mean that value is on the table for punters to seize.
It's the second last round of the AFL season with blockbuster games dotted throughout the weekend.
Western Bulldogs journey down to Tasmania hoping not to slip against Hawthorn on Sunday.
An injury to a Collingwood superstar leaves room for others to shine in the midfield, while Port Adelaide is susceptible to another upset loss.
Finals are just around the corner with four teams locked into the top eight and 10 others competing for the final four positions.
Hawthorn hosts St Kilda in a must-win game for the Saints at Marvel Stadium.
Richmond takes on Hawthorn at the MCG, with a high-stakes finals chase in the balance.
It's another huge AFL weekend with Port Adelaide hosting Collingwood in a top-of-the-table battle at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
North Melbourne and Hawthorn face off in a battle of the cellar dwellers at Marvel Stadium.
Intriguing battles are featured throughout Round 18 with a top-four contest between Melbourne and Brisbane, while Geelong host Essendon in a Saturday night blockbuster.
