Hawk Talk Podcast

The Hawks were plucky but a Grand Final berth wasn’t to be, with the Cats prevailing in the Prelim by 30 points. And so a sensational season draws to a close, with plenty of reason to be optimistic, looking ahead to our 2026 campaign. In this edition of the podcast, we offer up our reflections on the game, there's a round-up of player movement rumours, some Brownlow banter, and much more! Don't forget to join us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another terrific win on the road - and now the Hawks are into a Preliminary Final! There was so much to like in the 34-point win over the Crows. The midfield brigade was magnificent, led by the irrepressible final boss Jai Newcombe. Young rookie Jack Gunston booted five goals. Meanwhile, the backline was solid as a rock all evening. And now, an epic showdown with the old arch-rivals Geelong awaits! There's plenty happening for Hawthorn at the moment, and this edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast unpacks the lot! Don't forget to join us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Engie, it’s possible! The Hawks produced their best performance of the season in an unforgettable Elimination Final. They prevailed by 19 points over the Giants, taking another step towards premiership glory. Meanwhile, the same could be said for Box Hill, who bested Brisbane in an all-time classic VFL semi final. And up north in Cairns, our AFLW Hawks finally found some mojo, posting a comfortable win over the Saints. One big day, three big wins for the brown and gold - and now it's time to unpack the lot on the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to join us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first week of the finals is set, and Hawthorn has a huge task - they’ll be hosted by the Giants at Engie Stadium in an Elimination Final clash that has Hawkers more than a little nervous. Meanwhile, Box Hill’s untimely slump continued, our AFLW side just scraped by with a win over the Dogs, and a couple of Hawthorn’s best in 2025 were awarded All-Australian blazers. There’s so much to cover in this Elimination Final edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the Gunners and Punky Show at the MCG, as the Hawks cruised to a comfortable 36-point win over the Dees. Finals look to be a lock - now it’s just a matter of who the Hawks face. Elsewhere up north, our AFLW Hawks opened the season with a sensational win over the Lions. Yup, there's plenty to tackle in another jam-packed edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High stakes, high expectations, and the Hawks did more than win - they handed the Magpies an almighty smashing, prevailing by 64 points. Meek was in fine form, Sicily’s purple patch continued, and the fab forwards were too much to handle. And so, the club’s finals aspirations are alive! There’s so much to unpack in a brand new edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a gutsy performance in a topsy-turvy game, our very own Adelaide Oval curse continued. Unfortunately, the Hawks fell to the Crows late by just 14 points. The revelation of Will Day’s injury woes only made things worse, and now Hawthorn are fighting for their right to play finals, in what shapes as their biggest test of the season. Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dominant first term saw the Hawks cruise past Carlton, producing a perfectly acceptable 24-point win. Besides some huge highlights from Calsher Dear and the returning Will Day, Barrass was a colossus in defence, and it seemed like the captain recaptured his mojo. Now, a mighty test awaits, as the Hawks continue their push for finals. There's all this covered and much more in this latest Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social platforms, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There you have it, Hawkers - a flawless defence of the Tassie fortress. Four games in 2025, for four wins! The latest was a really pleasing 38-point victory over Port Adelaide. There’s plenty to talk about, including the sensational games of Moore and Impey, Finn’s alarming injury, Mitch Lewis’ return game, and the way the curtain came down on the Ginni and Ken caper - a happy ending for Hawks fans! All this and more is covered in this latest episode! Don't forget to follow us on our social platforms, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The test out west was going so well, then the Dockers got into another gear to pinch a 13-point win. It was a game the Hawks should have won, and now fans are left wondering, busting out the ladder predictor, trying to see how it’s all gonna pan out at the pointy end of the home and away season. There’s plenty covered in this short n' sweet edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us via our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks are on a roll! We’re on the road to finals, and Hawthorn has banked another win, this time against the Saints. 20 points was the margin, and we witnessed a Meek masterclass, as well as Josh Battle rising above the boos, in what was a perfectly average game of footy. But a win is a win! As always, we tackle all the big talking points from the weekend in another fun Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the bye, the Hawks brutalised North Melbourne, putting them back in their box with an 85-point thumping. Jack Gunston was BOG, Mabior was a menacing presence the whole night, and the midfield ran amok. Meanwhile, Box Hill had their own big win, with their forwards in fine form too. There’s plenty to talk about in this jam-packed edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a tight tussle in Tassie, and in bitterly cold conditions, the Hawks prevailed by three points. It was far from pretty, but a win is a win! The Hawk Talk Podcast returns to cover all the big talking points as the club heads into the bye round! Don't forget to join us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks snapped their losing streak, producing an upset win over the Western Bulldogs. It was precisely the kind of response required, with Hawthorn turning up the heat, and raising the bar in one of the best wins of the season to date! All the big talking points are covered in this jam-packed edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three straight losses, and the Hawks are officially in a slump. A 51-point defeat at the MCG taught us that there’s heaps to work on, and there’s no shortage of burning questions ahead of a massive clash with the Dogs at Marvel Stadium. It's time to unpack everything on another edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks’ credentials as genuine contenders took another hit, the team falling to Brisbane at the MCG. Now there’s question marks aplenty, with a season-defining Friday night blockbuster with the Pies the next big test. There’s plenty to get to in this edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast - enjoy! Don't forget to follow us on our socials, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A final term flurry sealed the deal for the Hawks, running out 35-point winners over Melbourne. The club has banked three wins in a row, but now the all-important gauntlet awaits - starting with a return to Darwin to take on the Suns. We’re back to recap the win that was and cover all the big talking points from the past week, on a jam-packed edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks celebrated their centenary in style, defeating the Tigers by 65-points, with plenty of big names in attendance! Our new recruits shone, the Wiz was up to his old tricks, and Jack Gunston wrote his name into the record books with a very special milestone. We discuss all that and much more in this jam-packed edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a frustrating first term, the wayward Hawks cruised to a 50-point win over West Coast. We’re back to cover all the big talking points from the match, as well as preview the club’s special centenary celebration at the MCG this coming weekend! Don't forget to join us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a familiar old Easter Monday script for Hawkers, the boys falling to Geelong by seven points in what was a frustrating game overall. The perfect start to the season suddenly seems a distant memory, as the Hawks move to 4-2, hoping to recover their mojo at Marvel Stadium this weekend. It’s another edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast - enjoy! And don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.