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It was absolutely the case of ‘get the job done and move on’ from the Hawks on Saturday afternoon at the MCG. Three lacklustre quarters ended with a bang in the final, as the Hawks skipped away to a 35-point win against the Demons.

Danny and Weissy were on hand (a little later than normal) with the reaction pod for this one and the boys chatted through ALOT, so sit back and enjoy.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* 7-2 start to the season, why all the concern?

* The depth being built in this playing list and the performances of some of the ‘lesser lights;

* A shaky start and a barnstorming finish;

* Some individual player focus;

* The milestone man Josh Ward;

* The skipper is back;

* The Hawks entering a different phase of the journey to a Premiership;

* Looking ahead to the Suns. It’s time to make a statement;

* Plenty more…

The Hawks head to Darwin today and begin preparations for a big month of football, but if you haven’t listened already, make sure to listen to our post game catch up with Josh Ward and read the recap article, both of which will be in your Substack feed.

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Nothing like a chat between mates as they bask in the beauty that is the most successful AFL club of the past six decades, right?

That’s exactly what has happened as Andrew and Mick got behind the microphones to discuss a very, very special week.

In this week’s episode we covered:

* All the 100 year celebrations, and how well the club managed them;

* Which Australian singer is a family generational Hawks fan?;

* The game against the Tigers - what we liked and what we didn’t like so much;

* Gunston x 500;

* Player focus - who’s in the gun and who has stepped up;

* The 2026 contract conundrum;

* Our injury list ahead of the Demons game;

* A first look at the indigenous guernsey;

* and much, much more.

As always, we wrap up with your questions, comments and sharp-eyed observations.

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In a game that was bigger than just the game, the Hawks finished off a hapless Tigers outfit, running over the top of them in the second half and winning by 65 points.

Danny, Daz and Nat broke this one down. The pre-match, the game itself and all the heart-warming moments in between.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* The Centenary celebrations pre-match;

* A slow-ish start and what the cause was;

* Foot on the gas and away they go. Return of Hokball?

* Josh Battle BOG?

* The run and gun of Josh Weddle, Changkouth Jiath and Massimo D’Ambrosio;

* Father Time Jack Gunston continuing to wind back the clock;

* Clarko back in the Hawthorn fold and the wounds beginning to heal; and

* Plenty more…

Keep your eyes peeled on Hawks Insiders for all of our Centenary Game coverage including our full recap article.

And if you haven’t listened already, make sure to listen to our special Movers and Shakers pod in celebration of Hawthorn’s 100th.

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Fresh off the press for the AFL Record (go purchase it) where he is the Editor, Ashley Browne sits down with host Danny Prins and Mick Cowan to run their collective eyes over the Hawks 100 Movers and Shakers list, celebrating the Hawthorn Football Club’s Centenary in the AFL.

This is what you will want to listen to on your way to the football this afternoon, with Ash and Mick going back and forth on the incredible players, administrators and support staff who made the list:

* John Kennedy Snr, say no more;

* A top five which would be the envy of every club in the AFL;

* Debriefing the absolute greats from era’s past and the contributions they made to who we are now;

* A potential controversial omission from the top 10;

* The top fifty, which is stacked full of champions;

* Culture gamechangers like John Turnbull, Chance Bateman and Dr Jacob Jona;

* Some of the quirkier entries, and why they made the cut;

* Those who were incredibly stiff to miss out on the top 100, and a hint to one of Ash’s next pieces for HI;

* and much, much more…

We hope you enjoyed this Podcast Special, we welcome your thoughts, opinions and feedback in the comments section here on Substack as well as through our socials.

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Back for another week to talk about the Week that Was - and there has been PLENTY of brown and gold news doing the round ahead of our 100 year anniversary celebrations. So Ash, Mick, Nat and Andrew came together to chew the fat together with a special guest in this feel-good mid-week pod.

In this week’s episode we covered:

* The 50-point win against West Coast in a very short (thank goodness) recap of the game at Marvel Stadium;

* A discussion about our Box Hill win and how the AFL players listed performed;

* Special guest Andrew Eyers was on hand to talk about his new book: ‘Hawthorn: 1925’;

* Special mentions to Peter Haby’s new book and Patient Wolf Gin Distillery’s special Hawthorn Limited Edition Gin;

* A flash forward to the celebrations set to take place at the MCG on Sunday and welcoming back to the fore of our legendary coach Alastair Clarkson;

* 100 years of our footy club;

* James Worpel - will he stay or will he go?;

* Josh Weddle - 50 games and all on the trot;

* and much, much more.

As always, we wrap up with your questions, comments and sharp-eyed observations.

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It wasn’t pretty, but the four points are coming home with the Hawks after their comfortable 50 point win against a pretty hopeless Eagles side under the roof at Marvel Stadium on Sunday evening.

Danny and Daz caught up to go through the good and the bad to come from the hit out, as the Hawks move to 5-2 for the season after seven rounds.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* The execution being off and what may have caused it;

* Beating an Eagles outfit that might have been a better match up for Box Hill than Hawthorn;

* Kicking for goal at one end of Marvel compared to the other;

* The young midfielders who stepped up with Will Day and Conor Nash missing;

* Lord Meek;

* Hawthorn’s key forwards - Mabior Chol and Jack Gunston and their impressive past couple of weeks;

* The downer from the game - concussion injuries to Jack Scrimshaw and Karl Amon;

* The opportunity that knocks for a quick recall for Fin Maginness and Changkouth Jiath after their impressive performances at Box Hill;

* And plenty more…

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Ash, Mick and Brad return for this weeks’ *The Week That Was Pod* — a few days removed from the Geelong game and ready to go beyond the raw emotion and into the real talking points.

This week’s episode tackles:

* Reflections on the Geelong performance — was it truly a poor showing or just a tough day at the office?

* Players whose form is raising eyebrows;

* Box Hill’s resounding win and what it means for selection pressure;

* The final word on the Conor Nash suspension;

* A rare bit of injury list optimism;

* Brad’s brand-new podcast venture;

* Some early whispers around the 100th birthday game;

* Why heading back to Marvel might actually be a good thing;

* And whether the Eagles clash will be a percentage booster or a potential banana peel;

As always, we wrap up with your questions, comments and sharp-eyed observations.

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Well, it wasn’t the way we wanted it to end, but pride was certainly restored after the Port shellacking last week.

In a real arm wrestle between two quality sides, Hawthorn went down by just seven points to our arch rivals Geelong in front of a massive crowd of 88,746 at the ‘G. It was a tense one from start to finish — and the boys had plenty to say about it.

🗣️ Key talking points:

* Jack Scrimshaw and Connor MacDonald were strong inclusions, but the decision to start Luke Breust and CJ as sub was baffling.

* The first few minutes brought Port flashbacks, but Hawthorn showed much better intent and defensive resilience to stay in the game.

* Disposal efficiency stats flattered the Hawks — Geelong’s ability to punish mistakes and defend with structure made the difference.

* Is DE an accurate metric anyway?

* Jai Newcombe was enormous again: 28 disposals, 9 tackles, countless one-percenters — he’s officially in the A-grade midfielder conversation.

* Lloyd Meek had a proper Meek Monday performance with 19 touches and 7 clearances — his physicality around stoppage gave Hawthorn a real edge.

* Karl Amon was a standout with 802 metres gained and clever distribution off half-back — he’s quietly piecing together a very consistent season.

* Mabior Chol responded to critics with a three-goal, high-pressure performance — doing everything asked of him in a role that doesn’t perfectly suit his strengths.

* James Sicily had a game to forget, capped off by a crucial out-on-the-full late — but calls for him to be dropped are absurd.

* With Nash likely to cop a suspension, the stage is set for Henry Hustwaite — but if he isn’t picked, what does his future look like at the Hawks?

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Welcome back to Hawks Insiders with Rob McCartney – now officially the must-listen mini-series in the Hawthorn podcast space 🔥

In this latest episode, Danny Prins and Andrew Weiss are check in with Hawthorn’s Head of Football, Rob McCartney, who brings his trademark insight and thoughtful reflections on all things brown and gold.

McCartney dives into a range of key topics, giving fans an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Football Department:

* A look back at the season so far, contrasting last year’s 0-5 start with the impressive 4-1 opening in 2025;

* Revisiting the ever-relevant Rule 529 and what makes this year's beginning so exciting;

* What the team learned from the Port Adelaide loss and how it’s shaping future growth;

* Insight into Hawthorn’s evolving game plan and how setbacks become fuel for progress;

* A true list management masterclass – from Free Agency and Trade Period to Drafting, Father/Son gems, and NGA prospects;

* Player updates and performance check-ins;

…and so much more.

Whether you're a die-hard Hawks fan or just love hearing how a modern AFL club ticks, this episode is packed with gold. Tune in now!

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A big week calls for an even bigger midweek pod, and we brought in the big guns with Ash, Mick, Mora and Brad hitting record to discuss a myriad of points including:

* How soon into the Port game did things look grim;

* What, if anything could be gleaned from the second half comeback;

* Is the backline too tall?

* The idiocy of the return game with Port not being at the MCG;

* Do Willie Rioli’s comments about his father’s time at Hawthorn stack up from a football perspective given the club was at the tail end of a golden era;

* The thinning injury list;

* Early thoughts ahead of the Geelong game;

* Your questions answered and your observations commented on.

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