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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.It wasn't pretty, but as Sam Mitchell said, it was probably our best win of the season. A cold night down in Launceston it took the Hawks a while to warm to the task, but when they did, likely thanks in part to a bake from their coach, the team showed the grit needed to get the win against a quality opponent.In an Instant Reaction Pod with a difference, Danny is joined by ‘Angry' Brad, as well as a starring cameo from Shane Crawford (you read that right) to chat about the game and plenty of other things.

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 are up and about after an unexpected win against the Dogs that Brad is still apologising for — and so are the Insiders.Ahead of a big clash against a Top 4 side in Adelaide, a bullish Ash, Mick, Weissy and Daz caught up on:* The best performers from our morale boosting win against the Dogs;* The Gini media beat up and how he plays better on the edge;* Selection headaches against the Crows;* Whether HOKball was properly back';* The young son-of-a-gun that stood out in our VFL win;* The Harley Reid trade rumour that won't go away.* Ash's thoughts from the Hall Of Fame red carpet;* What made Hall Of Fame inductee Luke Hodge such a champion;* The Hawks Hall Of Famers that are next in line;* A historic night in Launceston; and* All your questions from socials.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.How bloody good was that? It's been a tough couple of weeks for the Hawks but on Thursday night the boy proved that it isn't ‘season over' but it's season just getting started.In a wide-ranging and pretty all over the shop type chat, recorded 20 minutes after the final siren, Danny and Nat talked through the Hawks best win of 2025.

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.Another week searching for positives, and despite the loss to the Pies on Friday night there has been more to be happy about over the past few days.Ahead of the Thursday night clash against the Bulldogs, Ash, Mick and Weissy got together to discuss a range of topics including:* Press conferences - the do's and do not's;* Sam Mitchell on Media Street;* Selection and rewarding form;* Who is injured, who has been managed and fact versus fiction;* Re-signings and contract discussions;* The Dogs - what we hope to see and how we think it will go;* and plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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 coverage available. Exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.It was a shocker of a night at the MCG as our beloved Hawks got thumped by the Pies to make it three losses on the trot and officially be in a ‘slump'.And rather that record our usual recap pod we thought we would head straight to our old lover for comfort - that being the warmth of an emergency Safe Space on X for our Insiders and the community to have an opportunity to vent.And vent we did - covering the bad, the worse and the worst of a game where we were not only comprehensively beaten, but given a fair old dose of reality check medicine that we clearly needed.So enjoy (sort of) listening to the instant reaction in the minutes after the final siren sounded.And as always - feel free to comment with your thoughts, observations and frustrations, and keep an eye out for our match recap article in the coming days.The Hawks are up and about and the Hawks Insiders are in full flight - subscribe now and make sure to 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.Another week and another tough to stomach loss. Danny, Darren, Brad and Mick were in the hot seat this week, chatting all things Hawthorn, on and off field. The boys discussed:* A fantastic week off the field for the Hawks with the fundraising effort bringing the club and the community together for the greater good;* A mini Instant Reaction section of the pod, looking back at the loss against the Lions and where it went wrong;* Some of the positives to take away from the game;* Sam Butler and the Box Hill Hawks win over Brisbane's Reserves;* Is it worth Hawthorn' pursuing Sam Walsh;* An absolute plethora of listener questions;* and plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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 coverage available. Exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Hawthorn is rallying the brown and gold faithful for a special 24-hour fundraiser, as it prepares to make the move to our new home, the Kennedy Community Centre, later this year. Ahead of the fundraiser, we were able to have an earnest discussion with dual Norm Smith Medallist Gary Ayres who has a role in the club's administration department, helping promote fundraising efforts for the Kennedy Community Centre as Capital Campaign Executive.In a candid discussion Ash and Mick take the opportunity to talk to Ayres about:* How the Kennedy Community Centre is tracking;* Tuesday's 24-hour fund-raising campaign and how Hawks fans can contribute;* His role back at the club;* Memories of training at Glenferrie Oval and playing at Princes Park;* The comeback game against Geelong in 1989, when he became a “good driver in heavy traffic”;* How special the 100 year celebrations have been for the past players;* How the Hawks of 2025 are tracking;* And more.Enjoy the chat and if you can, make sure you keep track of how the fundraiser is going on Tuesday!Please donate if you can, you can do so by heading to the link below:The Hawks are up and about and the Hawks Insiders are in full flight - subscribe now and make sure to 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.No time for community questions this week as Daz, Mick and Danny ripped straight into a Gold Coast post-mortem and some speculative Zak Butters trade talk from friend of the pod Sam McClure.We also covered:* What the Suns loss really means; * Whether the Hawks would've won with Meek in the ruck;* The return of Cyril (sort of);* Mitch Lewis' injury setback;* Will Day's injury progress; * Matt Hill's rapid development;* Box Hill's massive 84-point win agains the Suns; and* The upcoming must-win clash against the Lions.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.A tough contest in Larrakia country between the Hawks and the Suns saw the ‘home' team come away with an 8 point win in humid conditions at TIO Stadium.Danny and Nat looked at Thursday nights encounter, tried to break down the negatives and understand the plenty of positives that can be taken away from it.

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 short turnaround this week but it hasn't stopped us from hitting record and bringing you even more content ahead of the Suns game in Darwin tonight.Join Ash, Mick and Nat as they talk through the week that was, and look ahead to what will hopefully be a wonderful celebration this evening.In this week's episode we covered: * The Melbourne game in full and we discuss whether the last quarter was an indication that the Hawks are ready to step up a gear;* Which players might have turned the corner the last week;* A great win to Box Hill that flew under the radar;* List management: Worpel and CJ;* House money game for the Hawks this week. A loss everyone penciled in when the draw came out but imagine how special a win might be;* The exciting return of Calsher Dear; * Listener questions and feedback;* And much, much more.As always, we wrap up with your questions, comments and sharp-eyed observations. Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.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.

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.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. Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.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.

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.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.Thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. 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: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.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. Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.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.

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.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. Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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.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.

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

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 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.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. 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.The Hawks crashed back down to earth due to an insipid first half performance against a Port Adelaide side that took every chance afforded them.Fresh off being frustrated at the Pink Hill Hotel throughout the match, Danny Prins and Nat Martin discussed everything that went wrong in the first half, and the light at the end of the tunnel in the second.

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 bye week is done and dusted and the Hawks will soon play a game of footy but this weeks pod was more about players than it was about the game itself.Join Danny, Daz, Weissy and Nat as the talk through the news of the week including:* Bye week - what did we all do without Hok? How do we feel during the bye?* Thoughts and feelings about Will Day;* Injury update: The Hawks weekly segment with Peter Burge was incredibly positive outside of Day;* Oscar Allen and his links to the Hawks;* James Worpel's value to the Hawks, plus his contract offers from Melbourne and St.Kilda;* A potential 4 year deal for the best ruck in the competition, Lloyd Meek;* Port in Gather Round, bitta revenge on the cards?* Questions from the HI community;* Plenty, plenty more, including some serious tangents from Andrew Weiss…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Another week has come and gone, filled with Hawthorn news, speculation and adoration from the wider football world.Life is good.Another week of zero tech glitches - X seems to be a thing of the past.But the space was still safe, as Ash Browne joined together with Andrew Weiss, Mick Cowan and Simon Morawetz as they got into deep conversation around the best bits from the week so far, including:* The importance of independent Hawthorn media when we are good;* The GWS Giants win - what we liked, and how we feel;* Oscar Allen;* Harley Reid versus Zak Butters;* Box Hill and our fringe players;* Questions from around our social traps;* And much more.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.A game so enjoyable an immediate recording was in order, Danny and Daz got stuck into the Hawks biggest win so far this season, with the boys chatting through exactly how the Hawks kept the fortress protected in the wind at Launceston.

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 new week at Hawks Insiders and we came good on writing the wrongs from last week, making sure that we had no issues on X for the entire evening.Okay - that was because there was no X Safe Space - and perhaps a bit of a look into our future where we potentially change the format of our Wednesday night / Thursday morning offering.Watch this ‘Space' - pardon the pun.So for now you can sit back and listen to the dulcet tones of Andrew Weiss and Nat Martin as they unpacked a host of brown and gold news from the week, including:.* A slightly different look at the Blues game and what it means to be 3-0;* Harry Morrison and Finn Maginness love - and a look at our depth;* Injuries and how we are looking to replace Connor Macdonald;* A look ahead to the Giants game and questions from our followers;* How Harry Kane and Dylan Moore have more in comment than you think;* Buddy back in town;* And much more.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Under the lights, under the pump, and yet again, the Hawks delivered when it mattered — grinding out a 20-point win against a backs-to-the-wall Carlton t the ‘G. Final score: Hawthorn 12.8 (80) defeated Carlton 8.12 (60).The morning after the game, Prinsy and Daz had a rogue, “feelings not facts” chat. It was full of the sort of optimism that comes with a side that just might be building something pretty special.

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.First of all, a massive apology to all of our Insiders community for the avalanche of technical issues that plagued our attempted Spaces live catchup on Wednesday night.But never fear — we quickly pivoted into an Emergency Podcast with special guest Ed Sill, outgoing President of the Box Hill Hawks, to preview the upcoming VFL season.Ash, Danny, Mora, Brad and Mick chatted about a range of topics including:* Our quick review of the game against the Bombers;* The injury to Jack Scrimshaw the the importance of him in our backline;* A proper pre-match preview of the Thursday night clash against the Blues;* A special appearance from and long form segment with our great friend Ed Sill;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.The Hawks first win over Essendon since 2021 was worth the wait. The mosquito fleet was in full flight, delivering a high-pressure, high-efficiency performance that saw us keep the Bombers at arm's length all night in a 26-point win at the ‘G. With the small forwards buzzing, the back six standing firm, and Karl Amon's elite ball use on show, it was another step forward for Sam Mitchell's high flying side.The day after a big night at the ‘G, Darren Levin and Nat Martin unpack it all in our instant reaction pod.

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 was our best Opening Round fixture in recent memory as the Hawks got the chocolates against the Swans at the SCG, and it was the best post-Opening Round Wednesday Night Safe Space as the Hawks Insiders went to work to discuss the game and preview next week.Danny lead a team consisting of Weissy, Nat, Mora and Mick and the boys chatted through:* The positives and negatives of the game against the Swans;* Mora's ‘spicy' take on the Hawks clash jersey;* The Full Sweat documentary and how ‘whelmed' Weissy was;* Contract rumours including Lloyd Meek, Nick Watson, Massimo D'Ambrosio and Oscar Allen;* The fitness of Hawthorn's list and the progress of Calsher Dear, James Blanck and Mitch Lewis:* A quick look ahead to the Round 1 match against the Bombers;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.An incredible Opening Round win to get the season started where we produced a fine victory despite taking on a warm Sydney favourite on their home turf..In an enthralling way to setup our season, Andrew Weiss was joined by Delighted Brad Klibansky and his son Ethan Weiss to unpack the beauty that was our opening round win:Key talking points:* Our great first half and the fantastic free-flowing footy we played in dry conditions;* The Sydney comeback in the third quarter and the way we responded;* Goalkicking midfielders;* Will Day;* Our defensive unit led by TB and JB;* The disappointing mosquito fleet up forward, but the positives despite their limited influence on the game;* James Worpel's injury, the impact it had, and what it means moving forward;* And so much more…Thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content on the web.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 coverage there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The HI team got early access to Full Sweat: Inside Hawthorn's Pre-Season, the new documentary from Channel 7 taking us behind the scenes of the Hawks' pre-season grind. And trust us — it does not disappoint.To break it all down, HI's Ashley Browne and Darren Levin were joined by special guest Emma Race from Making The Call, the Outer Sanctum podcast and the boundary line of an AFLW game near you. If you know Emma, you know she brings passion, insight, and a serious love for all things brown and gold.Full Sweat peels back the curtain on the hard yards that shape a team — offering a rare look at the moments we don't usually see.So, what were some of the highlights? Well, where do we even start…* Adrian Hickmott* Calsher Dear learning Wonderwall in a week (and being better than Hick)* TB and JB * Snowball = the new Hokball?* Scopa and cotoletta at the D'Ambrosio household* Sam teaching everyone to be ambidextrous* Adrian Hickmott* Kade Simpson* Geelong recruiters being inconspicuous* The Wiz being a star ⭐* Mitch saying “unco” (twice)* Did we mention Adrian Hickmott?

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 finished their preseason with a loss to the Bulldogs in Tasmania, and the Hawks Insiders finished their preseason with a Thursday Night Safe Space breaking it down and looking toward the season.Ash, Danny, Darren, Brad and Mick lead some lively discussion which included:* The positives and negatives of the game against the Bulldogs;* Whether preseason matches actually mean anything;* Injuries, or lack there of for the Hawks compared to the competition;* A first look at Tom Barrass in the brown and gold;* Looking ahead to Opening Round against the Swans:* A brief chat about Ollie Greeves;* And much more…If you haven't yet purchased your tickets for the Hawks Insider LIVE Panel Show, you can do that (and we recommend quickly, as tickets are selling fast) via the button ⬇️We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 coverage there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Born in London to a South African father and a Canadian mother, moved to Sydney, lived in France and ended up on Hawthorn's list. Cam Mackenzie's journey to becoming an AFL footballer is certainly unique, and he joined Danny Prins and Darren Levin to talk us through his road to the Hawks, and look forward to what he and everyone at the club hopes will be a breakout season for the young midfield gun.Cam and the HI team also discussed:* His involvement in the St. Kilda Next Generation Academy program, and the rule change that allowed him to join the club he supported as a kid;* Pre-season expectations and what drives the playing group;* Comparisons to his coach, the nickname given to him when he arrived at the club and other things he likes and dislikes;* A deep dive into his Hawthorn fandom;* Cooper Hodge and Harley Reid;* The recruits this year and their impact;* And so much more…Thank you for your ongoing support of the Hawks Insiders, we are so grateful for our HI community and we cannot wait to see many of you at our LIVE Panel Show in a couple of weeks time (ticket information below).If you haven't yet purchased your tickets for the Hawks Insider LIVE Panel Show, you can do that (and we recommend quickly, as tickets are selling fast) via the button ⬇️Stay tuned to HI as we ramp up towards the start of the AFL Men's season.Make sure to 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 rolled out the heavy hitters for the first post-match podcast of 2025, with Danny Prins joined by ‘Happy' Brad Klibansky to unpack the Hawks performance against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.Despite sending a message 49 seconds into the match declaring Hawthorn's season over, Brad was decidedly upbeat as the two Insiders discussed:* The start to the game and what wasn't working for the Hawks;* How the boys managed to work their way back into the contest;* Will Day;* Utter dominance from Hawthorn's midfield unit;* Who was missing from the Hawks best 23;* The best handful of players from a Hawks perspective;* Who, if anyone, struggled to put their hand up for a spot in the side;* And plenty more…We'll have plenty more content coming your way in the lead in to the season kicking off, so if you're not already a paid subscriber, now is the time to join!Thank you everyone for your continued support of the Hawks Insiders, it means the world to us and we're so grateful for this community of fellow Hawthorn nuffies.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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's February, and that can only mean one thing, a Hawks Insiders Pre-Season check in with High Performance Manager, Peter Burge.Ash Browne and Danny Prins had the privilege of sitting down with one of the most important people at the Hawthorn Football Club, at a time of the year where seasons can't be won, but they can definitely be lost.In a wide-ranging and ever engaging conversation, Burge took the Insiders through:* His opinions on the pre-season, how it has differed from last year to this year and some of the key challenges that have to be overcome because of a shortened pre-season;* How the Hawks have, in general, avoided injuries so far in pre-season and what are some of the reasons the Hawks are in a good place in terms of list health, touching on recoveries of James Blanck and Mitch Lewis;* Will Day's late season injury, Changkouth Jiath's 2024, off-season shoulder surgery for James Sicily and other things the playing group has dealt with over the off-season;* Calsher Dear's back stress fracture, how it was a surprise and what the trigger was for it;* The newbies (Matt Hill, Jaime Uhr-Henry, Cody Anderson and Noah Mraz) and how they have fit in. Plus the additions of Tom Barras and Josh Battle;* Dingley and the excitement that is building ahead of the move;* and so, so much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Another week in the can for the Hawks Insiders as we lift the intensity of our pre-season chatter to match that of our team's 2025 preparations.Ash, Nat, Mick, Brad and Weissy were on hand to digest the plethora of brown and gold news doing the rounds over the past week.Together we discussed:* Match Sim reports and a pre-season training update;* The Hawks locking in Tassie games for another couple of years;* The 100-year reunion celebrations featuring a swagger of HFC heroes;* Family Day back - bigger than ever;* A look ahead to the Geelong practice match featuring Insiders as line-coaches:* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 small contingent of the keenest Insiders joined together on Wednesday night to get a weekly fill of brown and gold.Ash, Nat, Mick and Weissy joined forces to have a bit of fun in the pre-season while not too much news is doing the rounds.Together we discussed:* The Hawks continuing to discuss future Tassie games;* A pre-season update from our pre-season guru;* A look at the AFL.com.au's brown and gold team of the Century;* Questions without notice featuring:* The greatest Hawk full forwards in history;* The greatest Taswegians to pull on our striped;* The best players from 1992-2002* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Back in action for 2025 - it was wonderful to host our first Safe Space for the year, and while some Insiders were absent we were ably led by the wonderful Nat Martin and Ash Browne.They were joined by Brad, Simon and Mick with a whole host of Hawk fans on board in a nice 45 minute session to ease back into the groove.Together we discussed:* The most Hawthorn thing that happened to panel members over the holidays;* Brad's visit to spend time with both the great Shane Crawford and the legend that is Lance Franklin;* Mick's pre-season musings;* List management and the general lack of injury to date;* A new Team of the Century;* The announcement of member replacement games and huge value for our member this year;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Who better to have a discussion with about the journey that our current crop of Hawthorn hopefuls are on than legend of the club and fan favourite, Shane Crawford.Together with a cheerful, happy and buoyant Brad Klibansky, the pair sat down in Queensland to discuss a number of wide-ranging topics including:* A recap on the 2024 season and the transformation post round-five to the exciting Hokball brand;* Sam Mitchell the man, the coach and the mindset;* The turnaround from a club being constantly hammered by the media to becoming the media darling of the comp;* The keys to Hawthorn doing well in 2025;* The weakest link in our structure and how we overcome it;* Which player does Crawf think that opposition teams now genuinely scared of?* Charlie and Ben Crawford - will we see them wear the brown and gold one day?* Cooper Hodge, Ky Burgoyne and Kobe Williams - will they end up at the club?* And so much more.We hope you enjoy the chat and the fact that Crawf is clearly as passionate about the brown and gold now as he has been over the past three decades.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 wonderful farewell to 2024 with a fun, up-vibe chat with a host of brown and gold faithful.It was our final Space for the year and despite some technical issues (hard to believe right?) we powered through with Ash, Daz, Mick, Nat, and Weissy all on board.Together we discussed:* Mick's observations from pre-season training at Waverley;* Our pre-season fixture for 2025;* Player movement and the AFLW draft;* Don Scott and the AGM;* A hairy Question Without Notice;* A look at our amazing Christmas offer - with thanks to Phil Hude and Armadale Cellars;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Draft Night!!! We got together just before the Hawks registered their second and final pick for the evening to share initial thoughts, reactions and feelings from what was a quiet two-night spell at the table.Led as always by Ash in the drivers seat, draft guru Danny together with Brad, Mick and Weissy unpacked the events that unfolded and discussed our new recruits.It wasn't just about the draft, but throughout the Space we discussed:* Our long wait before our first pick;* Noah Mraz and the punt taking him with our opening selection;* Cody Anderson - the Beast from the East;* Our list and how it is shaped ahead of the rookie draft on Friday;* A final recap of our AFLW season and that loss to Port;* The end to the racism scandal;* Don Scott and his nomination for the Hawthorn Board;* The AGM;* And much much more.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.This is a special one. The Hawks Insiders were invited by the Hawthorn Football Club to give our fans an insiders look into what is happening at the Hawks new home, The Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley.Ash, Danny and Nat were given a personalised tour by Hawthorn President, Andy Gowers and the walk and talk covered the following:* The ease in getting to the Kennedy Community Centre from multiple sides;* How players have moved into surrounding areas in preparation for the move;* The sheer size and potential of the space and facilities at the KCC;* How the KCC was inspired by other sporting clubs nationally and internationally;* A progress report and when Hawk fans should expect Dingley action;* The impact the facility is having and will have, on the football program;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 special Thursday night Safe Space this week - a day later than usual so that we could unpack and dissect the 2025 fixture which dropped earlier in the day.It was another huge off-season edition with Ash leading the lines joined by Brad, Mick, Nat, Julia and Weissy.Together we discussed:* News that the pre-season Live Panel Show is locked and loaded on Wednesday March 5 - add it to your diary now!;* Our opening week finals loss in the AFLW and a look ahead to our cut-throat game against Port;* Our Dingley tour, and a sneak peak at our upcoming special podcast with Andy Gowers;* The fixture for 2025 noting the following:* Six MCG home games which will see some big crowds turning up;* Bunched up fixtures in Launceston including a Friday night against the Crows;* Six away games in Melbourne - four at the MCG meaning we play 10 MCG games;* Six interstate games outside of our Tassie adventures;* 13 Melbourne games and 10 interstate.* Brad's early call on how many games we will win for the year;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 best brown and gold coverage in the business - including exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and pods.It just felt so right - being back together with our Hok community on another Wednesday night Safe Space to talk about the morsels of brown and gold content doing the rounds.Did we say morsels? We certainly made good use of our hour plus together on the Space and covered plenty of topics with Ash in the drivers seat joined by Brad, Mick Julia and Weissy.Together they we discussed:* Our great run of form in the AFLW;* The battle heating up for the McClelland Trophy;* Delistings and Rookies;* Our 100th anniversary logo reveal;* A Dingley segment when believe it or not, Patrick suffered an audio malfunction;* Hokball (c) and Happy snaps;* Questions without notice;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 best brown and gold coverage in the business - including exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and pods.This years Trade Period was definitely much quieter from last years monster window for Mark McKenzie and his team, but the Hawks still went to work bringing in reinforcements for the AFL's most watchable side.This week, the HI consisted of Danny Prins, Andrew Weiss, Brad Klibansky, Nat Martin and Mick Cowan and the boys got stuck into it, covering:* Tom Barrass. The deal, the ripple effect, the winners and losers;* Dipped our toes into the pools of the Blues Insiders and the Eagles Insiders to understand why they made the deals they did;* The Hawks chances at snagging the McLelland Trophy;* Our amazing AFLW team and the wild journey they are on in season 2024;* Previewing the game at Kinetic Stadium against the Giants, one which many Insiders will be at;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 best brown and gold coverage in the business - including exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and pods.It was great to be back in our usual Wednesday night Safe Space to catch up with our loving community and get up to speed with all the going ons in the off season.Under the guise of a Trade Week Space, we actually covered a range of key topics including:* The incredible AFLW season that goes from strength to strength;* Match-balls, trophies and keepsakes;* The Peter Crimmins Medal and a recap of the night;* Josh Battle, Tom Barrass and the next surprise signing;* Ding, ding Dingley;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Season 2024 is in the books for the Hawk boys. What a ride it has been. This one might burn a little though, because it feels like an opportunity missed.Danny was joined by Andrew, Brad and Darren to recap what was a tough way to end the Hawks season, but it's fair to say there was still plenty to be positive about, even for ‘Reasonable' Brad. Key talking points:* General vibe check* Port's pressure to start the game, how did the Hawks cope?* The Hawks working their way back into it across the second, third and ourth* Umpiring* How much did we miss Sam Frost and Will Day?* The last ten minutes (Moore and Sicily misses)* Who struggled with the pace and aggression?* On the other hand, who stood out?* Hinkley, Sicily, Impey and Mitchell after the match* And so much more…Finally, thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. The Hawks are out of the AFL season, but there will still be plenty more Insiders, so please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content on the web.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 best brown and gold coverage in the business - including exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and pods.Another week, another set of wins, and with a huge final coming up against Port on Friday night, our listeners were up and about in our Wednesday night Safe Space.Hosted by Ash and with Darren, Brad, Simon and Mick leading the lines, there were plenty of topics to discuss including:* A comprehensive recap of the Elimination Final against the Dogs;* Wizard hats at the footy - Hawks and merch continuing to grow;* Another AFLW recap after going 2-0 to start the season;* Jack Ginnivan - the good, the bad and the opinions;* Media street for HI - everybody's new darling;* A huge membership milestone;* Memories of 2001 and 2014 against Port Adelaide;* A Semi Final match preview;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.It turns out finals Hokball is even better than home and away Hokball!In Hawthorn's first finals appearance since 2018, this young, brash and bold team made the rest of the football world take notice. They're not here to make up the numbers, and they're going to Adelaide determined to continue to keep FlagHok alive.Danny and Darren had the pleasure of spending an hour reminiscing on what was a surreal Friday night at the MCG, with the majority of the 97,000 in attendance going home happy.Key talking points:* Hawks Radio Pre-Game - The Elimination Final edition* The crowd, the vibe, the atmosphere and how the Hawks embraced it;* A first quarter arm wrestle and who kept us in it;* Demolition city in the second and third quarters;* Individual player performances as part of the collective brilliance;* Selfless football leading to incredible celebrations;* And so much more…Finally, thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. The Hawks are flying, and so are the Insiders, so please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content on the web.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 best brown and gold coverage in the business - including exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and pods.With finals on the horizon and the taste of an AFLW win on our tongue, the Insiders were up and about this Wednesday night in the first ever Finals Edition of the weekly Safe Space.What a crew of Insiders it was with Ash, Danny, Andrew, Brad, Nat, Mick and Julia discussing a range of topics including:* A massive thank you to everyone for the success of the Live Panel Show last week;* The announcement of Hawks Radio - the Elimination Final Edition, with Hawks Insiders hyping you up pre-game;* That sweet taste of victory in Round 1 of the AFLW;* The commitment from Tom Barras and Josh Battle and the roles played by Roughead, Lydall and Sam Mitchell, and others;* Jack Gunston and Luke Breust playing on in 2025;* Chad Wingard retiring after 218 AFL games, including 71 with the Hawks;* Box Hill's disappointing finish to the season;* AA Blazers;* Looking ahead to the Elimination Final, how will the Hawks match the Dogs;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Please consider a Substack subscription to support the continued content from HI.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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.Where else can we start and finish? From 0-5 to finals footy, Hokball is alive.What a way to end the home and away season, a 124 point drubbing of North Melbourne, and one where the apprentice taught the master a lesson. Listen as Danny Prins and Darren Levin wrap up the final home and away season game in a chaotic yet controlled way.Key talking points:* Is Darren still nervous?* The demolition of the Roos and the party time in the final quarter;* Individual player performances and collective line performances;* The joy of the journey in 2024;* Looking ahead to the finals but not getting too carried away, yet;* How bloody fun this footy team is;* And so much more…Finally, thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. As we head into our first finals campaign since 2018, and our first since the formation of the Insiders, please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content on the web.Don't forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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