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Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon, while Charlie Curnow is off to Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsTrade wrap: Hawks say NO to Merrett, Curnow moves to Swans

Charlie Curnow, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver all got their wish to head to new homes - but disgruntled Essendon skipper Zach Merrett will have to stay at the Bombers. SEE EVERY DEADLINE DAY DEAL HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass (pic) is supportive of Essendon skipper Zach Merrett's push to be traded. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsHawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

Shayne Hope

Jasper Scaife has been delisted by Hawthorn.

AFLCommentsUntried Falcon let go by Hawks alongside veteran defender

Hawthorn have made their first moves following their preliminary finals loss, with untried forward Jasper Scaife delisted alongside a veteran defender.

Jake Santa Maria

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 19th, 2025 . AFL 2nd Preliminary Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Hawthorn . Tom Stewarts heads top the bench before being subbed out after his head smashed into the turf as he was tackled by Mabior Chol of the Hawks during the 1st qtr. . Michael Klein

AFLCommentsVerdict in for controversial prelim tackle

Hawthorn forward Mabior Chol would have been ruled out of an AFL Grand Final if his side progressed after he ended the season Geelong star Tom Stewart.

News Corp Australia

The WA players still in AFL action

AFL CommentsPremiumThe WA stars who hold the keys to grand final entry

Both West Australian teams may be out of the grand final race, but there’s still plenty of local talent on show as Jake Santa Maria looks at the WA products that could shape this weekend’s preliminary finals.

Jake Santa Maria

Tom Barrass moved to Hawthorn in 2024.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHappy team at Hawthorn: How ‘calm’ Barrass has helped Hawks

Star recruit Tom Barrass is the calm presence Hawthorn needed down back to complement hot-headed captain James Sicily, according to fellow defender Jack Scrimshaw. 

Samantha Rogers

Jack Ginnivan has returned to Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsGinnivan turns tables on media scrum upon Adelaide return

Jack Ginnivan’s return to Adelaide as Hawthorn hit town for Friday’s semifinal has sparked a media scrum with the small forward turning the tables.

Aaron Kirby

Tom Barrass is getting 2018 vibes from this Hawks team

AFLVideoCommentsBarrass: Hawks ‘very similar’ to 2018 Eagles

The “Weagles Web” or the “Hollywood Hawks”? One player who featured in both believes there’s similarities between Hawthorn and West Coast’s 2018 premiership side.

Tyler Lewis

Virgin Australia will shout a megafan to free flights and tickets each weeks of Finals month. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

NewsPremiumFamily dream comes true for Hawks megafan

AFL finals fever is here and a Hawks megafan and his family have jagged free flights and tickets to this Saturday’s hotly anticipated battle with the GWS Giants.

Duncan Evans

Kane Cornes believes Gold Coast are better served by not winning by too much against Essendon to avoid a trip to Perth to face the Dockers.

AFLCommentsSuns should ‘massage’ Wednesday margin to avoid Freo: Cornes

Gold Coast should attempt to beat Essendon by a smaller margin rather than a larger one to avoid a trip to WA to face Fremantle in their elimination final, according to AFL analyst Kane Cornes.

Chris Robinson

Josh Weddle could yet play again this season. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumMonday test to sort star Hawk’s season

Rising Hawk Josh Weddle faces a dramatic race against time to return for finals, with his entire season hinging on Monday's medical verdict.

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Dayne Zorko (left) and Ryan Lester celebrate Brisbane’s grand final win last year. Phil Hillyard

AFLPremiumZorko milestone extra incentive for Lions

A top-four finish and a club legend's 300th game hang in the balance as Brisbane prepares for a crucial clash against Hawthorn at the Gabba.

Marco Monteverde

Luke Breust has announced his retirement.

AFLVideoCommentsEnd of an era as Hawk star calls time

From rookie draft pick to 300-game champion, Hawthorn great Luke Breust has announced his retirement after an extraordinary 15-year career.

News Corp Australia

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AFLPremium‘Go a long way’: Hawks’ bold claim

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell believes his team can make a deep finals run despite needing to beat Melbourne and Brisbane to secure their spot in September.

Ronny Lerner

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell admits the club may not be able to afford to poach Eagle Harley Reid.

AFLVideoCommentsNot sure we can afford Harley Reid: Hawks coach

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell admits the club may not be able to afford to poach in-demand star Harley Reid amid reports he could fetch up to $2 million per season at West Coast.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast’s gamble on Carlton - and not Hawthorn - in last year’s trade period is set to face one of its biggest tests on Thursday night.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles’ gamble on Blues set to face ultimate Hawks test

West Coast’s gamble on Carlton - and not Hawthorn - in last year’s trade period is set to face one of its biggest tests on Thursday night.

Samantha Rogers

Luke Ryan lays a strong tackle.

AFLVideoCommentsRapid Freo tackling and pressure can still rise: Frederick

Fremantle stunned Hawthorn with an incredible display of pressure on Saturday and now they’re determined to take that pressure to an even higher level against Collingwood at the MCG.

Craig O'Donoghue

Josh Treacy of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsRampant Dockers stun Hawks in final quarter comeback

The never say die Dockers are back in the eight after a stunning final quarter where they turned a 13 point deficit into a 13-point win over Hawthorn at Optus Stadium.

Craig O'Donoghue

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Patrick Voss of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFLCommentsFOLLOW LIVE: Rampant Fremantle overrun Hawks in final term

Fremantle have made a wild positional call as they look to answer their finals critics in a Saturday night blockbuster against Hawthorn. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw will be key to determining the result against Hawthorn.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHawks ‘under no illusions’ Dockers’ midfield a stern test

Hawthorn assistant coach David Hale is ‘under no illusions’ that the Hawks will face a stern examination in the contest against the Dockers on Saturday night as top-eight hopes go on the line.

Aaron Kirby

Dockers players look dejected after defeat against Sydney

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘You need to win’: Why Freo must beat Hawks to play finals

Fremantle’s finals hopes are set to hinge on a must-win game against Hawthorn as they face the prospect of being the heartbreaking story in one of the tightest finishes to an AFL season in recent memory.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle star Josh Treacy.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumPressure is a privilege: Treacy welcomes Dockers scrutiny

All eyes will be on Fremantle on Saturday as they attempt to get back into the eight with a win over Hawthorn, but key forward Josh Treacy says that pressure is an important part of being a Docker.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson of the Dockers and Lloyd Meek of the Hawks compete in a ruck contest.

AFLVideoCommentsMeek hopes for cool WA reception as Hawks eye Freo test

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is relishing the chance to test himself against Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson in the high-stakes clash with Fremantle.

Shayne Hope

Hawthorn are poised to follow in the footsteps of St Kilda and Sydney and put a hard clamp on Fremantle star Caleb Serong, recalling renowned tagger Finn Maginness.

AFL VideoCommentsThe Finn-isher! Hawks recall tagger in big Serong hint

Hawthorn are poised to follow in the footsteps of St Kilda and Sydney and put a hard clamp on Fremantle star Caleb Serong, recalling renowned tagger Finn Maginness.

Jackson Barrett