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Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.A bit of fun for you as we look to wrap up 2025, and an easy-listening (at times) 10-minute episode taken at our break-up dinner and drinks at the Corner Hotel.What was billed as a mere ‘questions without notice’ segment drew out some pretty important information from you all including:* How many steps each day does Sam Mitchell take?;* Who is the biggest book-reader in the HI crew?;* Which Insider snubbed the opportunity to watch the greatest game in Hawthorn history from Round 12, 1999;* Which HI self-congratulator of the year welcomed themselves to the pod?;* Which father-son selection has Angry Brad already retired;* FINALLY - Who are the four people named on Hawthorn’s Mount Rushmore - forever now on the record?We hope you enjoy - we will be dropping some fun articles over the next few weeks to and be back online for regular bods towards the end of January - after the AO has finished.The Hawks Insiders 2026 Season Launch will be held at the Kennedy Community Centre, in the rooms above the AFLW Pavilion, on Wednesday, March 4.It’s the ultimate two-for-one deal. The chance to get among the action at our pre-season panel, and get a close-up look at the KCC for yourself.Full details to come in the new year, but space will be extremely limited. So get out your 2026 calendars and put a big circle around March 4 now.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.What a difference a year makes. When the Hawks Insiders team last visited the Kennedy Community Centre in November 2024, there wasn’t a single blade of grass on the AFLW and Community Oval.This time around — when Ash, Danny and Daz were given a grand tour by lifelong Hawks nuffies, CEO Ash Klein and COO Jacob Attwood — we couldn’t quite believe our eyes. The grass was down. The ovals were defined. The buildings were a hive of activity. Players were training the house down, staff were embedded, and the Kennedy Community Centre had gone from a major construction project (and HI regular Paddy Malone’s dream) to a fully functioning football home.🎧 You can hear our full recap in the podcast above.From scale to substanceLast year, it was impossible not to be overwhelmed by the sheer ambition of the site. Two full-sized ovals sitting side by side on a vast parcel of land, with room to grow. A facility that felt big, bold and future-facing, but still very much mid-build.This visit was different. The scale is still jaw-dropping, but now it’s the detail that hits you. You don’t need to imagine how the place will work anymore. You can see it IRL.Players move seamlessly from track to gym to recovery. Coaches huddle in meeting rooms purpose-built for collaboration. Staff are already talking about routines, habits and standards being set simply by walking through the door each morning.This feels less like a training ground for players only, and more like an elite workplace for the club holistically, designed to make everyone better at what they do.Two ovals, two very different advantagesThe contrast between visits is perhaps clearest when you step onto the AFLW and Community Oval.In 2024, it was still dirt and timelines. In 2025, it’s a surface that looks (and feels) ready.The ground is a genuine AFL-sized venue, with dimensions that immediately change how Hawthorn’s AFLW side can play. Anyone who has watched games at Frankston will understand the significance of that. More width. More space. More opportunity to run, spread and use the weapons this list actually has.Standing well inside the boundary, we were told: this is where the Frankston boundary line would have been.That alone tells you how transformative this move could be for AFLW matchday football when the games start being played here.Add in the pavilion, the coach’s box (which may or may not be larger than some inner-city apartments), and the planned viewing mound on the wing, and it’s easy to imagine Dingley quickly becoming a genuine community football destination.Indoors, uninterruptedIf there’s one space that consistently drew wide eyes and quiet disbelief, it was the indoor training facility.Fully enclosed. Turf strong enough for boots. Long enough that none of us (at our stage of life, anyway) could kick from one end to the other.The most striking detail? The centre square is built to exact AFL dimensions, allowing proper centre bounce and ruck work even when the weather turns.And as was pointed out to us, someone has already managed to kick a football onto the roof, which probably tells you everything you need to know about how freely this space is being used.Recovery, routine, and players choosing to be thereAnother major shift from last year: the facility is already becoming a place players want to spend time.The recovery zone — hot, cold and magnesium pools, sauna, lap pool — is in constant use. We were told players are coming in on days off, after hours, and treating the place as a second home rather than an obligation.That matters. When players choose to be at the club, standards rise naturally.As Conor Nash told us briefly after training, the sense is that the group is already preparing better simply because everything they need is under one roof.Honouring the past, without being stuck in itThere’s been some discussion among fans about the museum space, particularly compared to the more traditional setup at Waverley.What stood out on this visit wasn’t size, but intent.Rather than walls of static memorabilia, the Kennedy Community Centre leans into interactivity and experience. Pull-out drawers of historic jumpers. Digital timelines. A row of landline phones where you can hear the voice of legendary coaches and players and even cop a spray from the KCC’s namesake.And then, tucked behind a door, a space designed to feel like you’re back in the rooms at Glenferrie Oval. Complete with the smell of liniment in the air.A genuine destination clubFacilities don’t win premierships. But in such a tight competition they do make a difference. As we discussed on the pod, this is one of the few remaining areas in modern footy that sits outside the soft cap, and Hawthorn has clearly gone all-in.Debt-free. Land owned outright. Space to develop future stages including community sport, medical facilities and hospitality. This is about long-term stability and growth as much as football performance.And from a recruitment point of view? It’s hard to imagine a stronger opening pitch to a draftee walking through these doors for the first time. Imagine being Cameron Nairn or Ollie Greeves or Jack Dalton and having this be your first experience of a professional footy club. Talk about setting a high bar.See you at the KCC?Our pre-season live event is one of the highlights of the Hawks Insiders calendar. Last year even Sam and Lyndall Mitchell made a cameo.But in 2026, we’re taking things up a notch. Thanks to the incredible support of our friends at the Hawthorn Football Club, we can finally confirm what we’ve been holding close to our chests for the past few weeks:The Hawks Insiders 2026 Season Launch will be held at the Kennedy Community Centre, in the rooms above the AFLW Pavilion, on Wednesday, March 4.It’s the ultimate two-for-one deal. The chance to get among the action at our pre-season panel, and get a close-up look at the KCC for yourself.Full details to come in the new year, but space will be extremely limited. So get out your 2026 calendars and put a big circle around March 4 now.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The HI crew reassembled to unpack an eventful few weeks in Hawthorn land — from AFLW and trade updates through to preseason risers, jumper number chatter, and all the latest whispers out of the KCC.Hosted by Ashley Browne, the pod featured Julia, Mick, Brad, Nat and Daz, plus special guest Marnie Cohen from Kanga TV to discuss everything you wanted to know (and more) about former North defender Flynn Perez, who is currently training with the Hawks.🗣️ Key talking points:* Hawthorn’s AFLW season wrap: what we learned from the Best & Fairest and the final weeks of the campaign;* A breakdown of the AFLW trade period: the moves that mattered and the gaps that remain;* Hawthorn’s SSP picture: including the key player the club is zeroing in on;* Early preseason impressions from Dingley: who’s flying and what the coaches are focusing on;* A deep dive into jumper numbers for 2025: and what they signal about roles and expectations;* Brad’s on-the-ground report from Dingley: and why the new base is already shaping culture;* How the young core is developing: particularly across half-back and through the midfield;* List management priorities heading into 2025: where we’re strong and where we still need depth;* The broader off-season narrative around Hawthorn: from leadership growth to system tweaks; and* Much, much more.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The draft has been run and done, and the KCC is the proud home for five new fledgling Hawks. Ash Browne, Mick Cowan and Danny Prins look back at the draft before looking forward to preseason next Monday.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our second night activity;* Jack Dalton and Matt LeRay, their roles and expectations;* Ollie Greeves in the rookie draft, but how?* Ash’s thoughts on Cam Nairn and Aidan Schubert;* Box Hill will look a lot different next year;* Pre-season starts Monday at Dingley;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Day 1 in the books and it was a lot of things, but probably nothing quite like Hawks fans expected.Danny Prins, Nat Martin and Mick Cowan, with a special guest cameo from Ash Browne, broke down the ins and outs of the longest first round in AFL history.🗣️ Key talking points:* Trading up and trading down;* Missing out on the gun midfield options and pivoting;* Taking two picks but not picking a mid;* Stockpiling future second round picks;* Who are Cam Nairn and Aidan Schubert;* What does this mean for the Hawks list;* Some thoughts on what the Hawks might do on night two;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The AFL Draft is one of the biggest days in the footy calendar, and the Hawks Insiders are here to have you completely prepared for it.Danny Prins, Nat Martin and Andrew Weiss jumped on for a quick chat and spent the next hour plus chatting all things draft.🗣️ Key talking points:* What should Hawthorn do with their draft picks? Trade them into the future or take the best available talent;* If they select at the picks they have, what are Hawthorn’s list needs and what kind of player profiles should we be looking at;* Pick 10 options and why the Hawks should pick them;* Sliders to Pick 22, who should the Hawks take;* Some late draft smokey’s that we should keep an eye on and why;* What happens with Kobe Williams;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.We held off our The Week That Was Pod a day so that we could discuss the beauty that is the 2026 AFL Draw with you, our HI fam.A condensed crew of HI regulars — Ash, Mick, Brad and Julia — got together to discuss the events of the week - focussing on our AFLW Finals campaign, and the fresh-off-the-press 2026 AFL Fixture drop - among other news.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our AFLW Qualifying final loss to North Melbourne - what went right and what we need to improve on;* A look ahead to our do-or-die Semi Final against the Blues;* Coaching updates including the return of a cult hero, and our Western Bulldogs raid;* James Blanck and his elevation to the senior list;The state of our list - particularly the crop of young defenders coming through;* A comprehensive review of the 2026 fixture - the good, the bad and the ugle;* And much much more.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.A condensed crew of HI regulars — Mick, Ash and Daz — reconvened at the same time, same place for a discussion of the week that was in brown and gold.🗣️ Key talking points:* A look inside Hawthorn’s brand new Dingley training facility — and the HI regular who finally made it through the gates (shoutout Patty Malone!);* Our AFLW performance review and the heavy loss to North Melbourne, including discussion around injuries, milestones, and post-game controversy;* Speaking of … is there a need for better coordination of AFLW post-match ceremonies after Jasmine Garner’s milestone mix-up?;* How the Hawks’ injury list is impacting performance, and which players are lifting under pressure;* The club’s new partnership with Under Armour, and what it means for merch, apparel, and future collaborations;* Pre-season training plans, including players’ off-season adventures and early November return dates;* Trade and draft chatter — from potential rookie upgrades (James Blanck?) to midfield rotations and the club’s recruiting value proposition at Dingley; and* A preview of Friday night’s AFLW qualifying final at Ikon Park against North Melbourne.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.It is officially the men’s off season and the news has definitely slowed down in the mainstream media. But as always, the Insiders still had PLENTY to talk about on our now infamous mid-week podcast.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Mick Cowan, Julia Faragher and Nat Martin had a fair time of it, discussing much of the news from the past week.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our AFLW win against the Bombers - covering the groundbreaking game from all angles;* Looking ahead to our final home and away AFLW game of the season against the formidable Roos;* Unpacking (literally) the move from Waverley to Dingley;* The unopposed reappointment of our President Andy Gowers on a three-year term;* The upcoming National Draft - strategy and selection musings;* AFL Rule changes - what they mean;* And plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.It may have been a tad quieter than the Trade Week preceding it, but given the fact that we are the most relevant team in Australia, there was plenty of news around.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Mick Cowan, Darren Levin, Andrew Weiss and Julia Faragher had a heap of fun discussing much of the news from the past week.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our AFLW loss to the Power and how the season is unravelling before our eyes;* Julia’s incredible article celebrating Pride Round, and calling out trolls;* Seamus Mitchell and the reaction to his delisting;* Bodie Ryan and Jaime Uhr-Henry (shoutout to HI Fan and Jamie’s dad, Anthony);* List numbers and how the list is shaping up;* Jason Williams’ appointment as a new Development Coach;* Farewell to Waverley - auctions, statues, and names on plaques;* Josh Weddle. Funny stuff;* Questions from the community;* Enjoying feasting on the rablle that is the Essendon Football Club;* And plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Well, it was a bit of a deflating end to a Trade Period that showed so much promise. The Hawks unable to shift Essendon’s hard stance on trading their captain to one of their bitter rivals.Danny Prins hosted a BIG collection of Insiders — including Andrew Weiss, Brad Klibansky, Darren Levin, Simon Morawetz and Mick Cowan — as well as a cameo from Ash Browne live from Marvel. The team reflected on what was, what could have been, and what the future looks like for a Hawthorn team minus Zach Merrett.🗣️ Key talking points:* What happened, or in this case, what didn’t happen in the Merrett deal;* Who’s at fault here? Or is the better question, where does the responisibility fall?* Jai Serong being the next McGlynn or Kennedy;* CJ the DeeJ, and the lost that he is to the club;* Where do the Hawks go from here?* Hitting the draft;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The silly season is officially here, and as always, there is so much Hawthorn news to discuss because quite frankly, we are the centre of the AFL universe.Hosted by Ash Browne, a small group of the Insiders — including Danny Prins, Simon Morawetz and Mick Cowan — broke down the Hawks trade news before a massive last day of the 2025 Trade Period:🗣️ Key talking points:* How we are all feeling ahead of tomorrow;* Jai Serong and his worth;* Thank you CJ (can someone check on Daz?);* Zach Merrett, will it happen?* Why do the Bombers hate the Hawks/Sam Mitchell?* Mitch Lewis, will he be moved?* Can the Hawks pull a rabbit out of a hat?* And plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The silly season is officially here, and as always, there is so much Hawthorn news to discuss because quite frankly, we are the centre of the AFL universe.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Mick Cowan, Darren Levin, Nat Martin and Andrew Weiss had a heap of fun discussing much of the news from the past week.🗣️ Key talking points:* A wrap of the Peter Crimmins Medal;* Jack Gunston and Luke Breust;* Daniel Giansiracusa and the monster coup getting him to the club;* Our AFLW game against the Dockers and another W under the belt;* Zach Merrett;* More Zach Merrett;* Even more Zach Merrett;* Which Insider settled in to watch the Crichton Medal?* Our trading plan and the midfield gap;* A tonne of listener questions;* And plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The Hawks AFL season came to an end a week earlier than we all hoped, but there’s still enough to be optimistic about as the team head into an important off-season.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Danny Prins, Brad Klibansky, Mick Cowan and Simon Morawetz, discussed a range of topics.🗣️ Key talking points:* The Prelim and where the Cats had our measure;* What the Hawks need to do to take the next step;* The departure of Sam Frost and Jasper Scaife;* North Melbourne and Port Adelaide pilfering Zane LittleJohn and Andy Collins, and who could replace them;* Luke Bruest to Richmond alongside his mate Do Duryea;* Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Sam Flanders;* A quick review of the AFLW win and a look ahead to the Cats on Thursday night;* Brownlow Medal eye raisers;* A look ahead to our PCM winners;* And plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.While fairytales do often come true, unfortunately for the brown and gold faithful it just wasn’t to be on Preliminary Final Friday night at the MCG.In front of nearly 100,000 people under lights in our biggest game of the year, there were too few decent contributors as we got out muscled and outshone by a hardened Geelong outfit.It was a tough watch in the second half - but despite the sub-par showing we were able to unpack the game itself and put some context to the wonderful season that 2025 was.Join Danny, Darren, Brad and Weiss as they discussed:🗣️ Key talking points:* The Hawk Walk led by our President - another wonderful display of our proud club culture;* The first three goals, the opening term, and daring to dream;* The umpiring;* Mitch Lewis’ first half;* Being beaten comprehensively by Geelong’s band of stalwarts;* Our midfield woes;* The good - Moore, Ginni, Gunston and Nash;* The not so good - CJ, Ward, Worpel and many more (particularly in the second half);* And much much more.Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content online. Follow us on social media through the links below:X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.With a preliminary final on the horizon, an (almost) full HI board assembled to discuss another enormous game in HFC history, along with all other matters brown and gold.Hosted by Ash Browne, the pod featured Nat Martin, Julia Faragher, Mick Cowan and Darren Levin, with a special cameo from Brad “Season Not Over” Klibansky.🗣️ Key talking points:* The Adelaide Oval experience courtesy of Mick Cowan;* Brad’s early preview of his Selection Dissection column;* Box Hill’s disappointing end to an otherwise excellent VFL season;* Julia’s recap of our first AFLW loss of the season against the Crows;* The sad end to Luke Breust’s incredible career;* Hawthorn’s remarkable turnaround over the past three years;* All our listeners’ questions including Zach Merrett trade talk; plus* Our Prelim preview and predictions (of course).Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Elimination Finals don’t come much better than that. After a Giant win on the road last week, the Hawks backed it up with a demolition of the Minor Premiers, winning by 34 points and teeing up a Preliminary Final against ~ you can’t script this ~ Geelong.Daz, Julia, Ash, Weissy, Mora and — live from Adelaide — Mick Cowan caught up within 20 minutes of the final siren to celebrate the win and look forward to what promises to be another blockbuster clash against the Cats.🗣️ Key talking points:* A dominant four-quarter performance with contributions from across every line.* Jack Gunston’s best finals haul.* The Adelaide experience courtesy of Mick.* Sam Butler’s clutch cameo.* Mr September Jai Newcombe.* Josh Ward’s best season in brown and gold.* Jack Scrimshaw is back.* Josh Weddle’s all-action performance.* Chol’s sneaky good game, despite not hitting the scoreboard.* Is Gini under an injury cloud?* Connor Macdonald and Dylan Moore bringing the energy.* The looming prelim against Geelong – tantalising, or terrifying?Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content online. Follow us on social media through the links below:X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Not just another week this week - a week full of joy as we bask in magnificent wins from our men’s, women’s and Box Hill teams.So it was a high-vibe, uplifting The Week That Was pod this week, as Ash, Mick, Daz and Julia jumped online to talk about all the fun things going on in the world of brown and gold.Together the team covered:* The massive finals win against the GWS Giants on the road;* Our greatest final wins of all time and where this one sits in our overall body of finals work;* Practice Match and training discussion;* Semi Final plans for the Crows in Adelaide;* Our Box Hill and AFLW wins on the weekend;* Zach Merrett;* A good look at the Crows game and the task ahead on Friday night; and* Much more.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.What better way to celebrate an historic win, than to jump straight on the line to talk through all of the good, the good and the good that was our first Elimination Final win against the Giants.It was an emotional rollercoaster - particularly through the third and final terms, as we fought back hard to claim a monster result and our first ever W at Engie Stadium.A huge line-up including one Insider joining directly from Sydney, as we revelled in one of the great wins in recent years and move into week two of the 2025 Finals Series.🗣️ Key talking points:* Emotions on the way to a seven goal lead, conceding seven goals on the trot, and then lifting when it mattered;* Our backline - the best in the competition;* Jai Newcombe - our A-Grade hero;* The players who rose for their best games of the year, including Conor Nash and James Worpel;* Blake Hardwick. No superlatives that can do him justice;* Our captain and his leadership;* A number of individual performances worthy of praise;* Our coaching, learning from mistakes, and the improvement of this side in 2025.* And much, much more…A big thanks to the Hawks Insiders community for all your ongoing support.Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content online. Follow us on social media through the links below:X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.While Finals was on everyone’s mind heading into The Week That Was Podcast this week, there was plenty of brown and gold news to cover.With our AFLW team off to a flier, the men’s team ready for a Giant test, and plenty of bits and pieces in and around the on-field excitement, it was a choc-full recording..Ash, Mick, Nat, Daz and Julia jumped online to talk about a host of topics including:* Contract discussions and injury concerns;* Practice Match and training discussion;* The latest AFLW win and how our 3-0 Women’s team has fared;* Record membership growth at the club and the fair state Hawthorn is in off-field;* Our latest All-Australians;* Trades, trades, trades;* A good look at the GWS game and the task ahead on Saturday; and* Much more.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | InstagramThanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week. Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe