Hawks Insiders

The 100-point dream died somewhere in the Perth rain. The top-four dream did not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a frustrating draw with Collingwood, the Hawks head west for Jack Gunston's 300th with plenty still to sort out before September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Same opponent. Same(ish) score. Same result. Somehow even more stressful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AFLW, Brisbane fallout, Collingwood, trade talk, listener questions and absolutely no respect for the run sheet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions flex their Premiership credentials in a game that has us genuinely worried about September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TWTW Pod: A true test awaits: Reflecting on the Roos but looking forward to the Lions. Plus selling home games, trade talk, contracts, AFLW, Box Hill and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawks banked the four points, but another afternoon of wasteful finishing left plenty to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savouring victory, pondering the future, and coming to the realisation that random Hawks players will be thrown up as trade bait for the rest of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the Monash it's The Roast Of Essendon Football Club starring Nat and Danny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben King, Jack Gunston, Mitch Lewis and the week that could reshape Hawthorn's next premiership tilt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks demolish the Tigers in a game (and pod) of firsts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HI team has finally defrosted in time to relive Hawthorn's huge win over Carlton and all the wash-up. Not literally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a torrential downpour, the Hawks found themselves again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dissect Hawthorn's horror show in Launceston, look ahead to Carlton and put our new podcast mics through their first test. Brad's verdict? Crisp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks avoid against embarrassment against the Demons in one of the weirdest games we've seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWTW Pod: Banking wins, player movement, and the Demons in Tassie for a 25-year celebration - we look ahead to our huge clash in Launceston with a stroll down Tasmania's memory lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks overcame momentum shifts and a Nick Watson injury to beat the Giants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to Friday night at the MCG and dig into the big talking points of the week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post-bye Bliss - The Hawks down in the Suns in a win that sets us up nicely for the back half of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWTW Pod: The good, the b(r)ad and the ugly - some mid-week panel fun: Fresh off the bye we look at all things injuries, trades, AFLW and the Suns - a fun listen ahead of our Round 15 clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks might be headed into their bye-weekend but the Hawks Insiders have not been afforded that luxury... Best win, worst loss, who's flying, who isn't. The HI Mid-Season Review Pod is here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A golden chance goes begging to secure a gap inside the top 4 with 1.11 registered in the second half against the Dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick reminisce of the Saints demolishing, we discussed some of the more fun angles from the week including trade targets, questions from our faithful and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hawks finally looked complete again in a dominant win over St Kilda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recapping a dour win over Adelaide, welcoming our new mid-season draftee and previewing another likely slogfest against Ross Lyon's Saints Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It wasn't pretty but it was effective and at this stage of the season banking the four points is all that matters." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic era comes to a close as the Hawks welcome another debutant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's easy way to say the game was lost at selection." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a real sense the season is arriving at a crossroads moment. The Hawks are third and firmly in the hunt, but injuries are mounting and the next month suddenly feels defining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Prins, Andrew Weiss and Darren Levin worked their way through this one, immediately after the conclusion of the match, and you could tell. The raw emotion and disappointment to start, the realisation that the sky isn't falling by the end. This one was a rollercoaster and we hope you enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at all the brown and gold news that has unfolded in the first week of May - plenty of news around to get stuck into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Recap Pod: Hawks vs Pies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suns, Pies, list management, Box Hill, Tassie, Will Day and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started as genuine concern — suspensions, five changes, and a seriously STACKED Gold Coast outfit — ended in a 49-point statement win that put Hawthorn forward as genuine contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banking the (ugly) wins and looking forward to our next match against the Suns at UTAS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Levin and Nat Martin caught up pre-game at Marvel Stadium to discuss their thoughts, concerns and tips for the clash against Port, in which the Hawks were clear favourites. Confidence was high — a big brown and gold crowd, a favourable matchup, and predictions of a comfortable win. But it didn't really pan out that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.How quickly does a round five win turn into something more?The Hawks Insiders team of Ash, Daz, Mick, Nat and Jason Johnson Brad (live from the car) take a deeper like at a side that's not just building — it's growing up in real time.Fresh off backing up the Easter Monday high with a commanding Gather Round win over the Dogs, the conversation has shifted. This isn't about promise anymore. It's about expectation.

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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.How many times can you watch the final two minutes of the Easter Monday clash before it becomes … a problem?The Hawks Insiders team of Daz, Brad and Mick are still buzzing after one of the great wins in recent memory against the Cats. But as much as we'd love to live in that moment forever, there's a crucial Gather Round clash against the Dogs just around the corner.

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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.It's the run in to the biggest non-finals match on the Hawthorn calendar and this weeks TWTW Pod is very Easter Monday-centric.Danny, Mick, Nat and Brad jumped on at the tailend of the longest break between games ever, to chat about:* The big one against the Cats;* How the Hawks get the win, and who needs to be stopped;* Jarman Impey, the trigger and life membership;* Calsher Dear, his spot in the team, and rumours of clubs circling; * Box Hill Hawks, a rampant Geelong VFL side and the imbalance in the list build;* Dare to Hope and what a great cause it is (support it here)Thanks as always to our HI members for all your support. You're the reason we keep turning up week in, week out — even when the Hawks aren't playing.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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're in the midst of an 18 day break, but the Hawks Insiders team doesn't know the meaning of “bye”.Ash, Mick and Daz caught up to discuss (among other things):* The exhilarating win over the Swans;* Hawthorn's B+ start to the season (according to Mick anyway);* Box Hill's win over the Swans and Will McCabe's eye-catching performance;* The Bailey Humphrey trade rumour that won't go away; and * Draftee Jack Dalton putting his hand up for an early debut.The flathead Hawk guernsey, which will be resurrected for Gather Round, also prompted a walk down memory lane. Ash and Mick shared their own recollections of Princes Park, along with all of the amazing memories HI members shared on our socials.As always, we fielded a bunch of your very excellent questions — from Ginnivan's goal ‘drought' to our ageing backline.Daz would also like to apologise in advance to any WA-based Hawks fans

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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 sense of relief this week as we not only smashed the Bombers, but seemingly got our season back on track. And the whole HI Team had plenty to say as we look on in excitement at the game at the MCG tonight.Ash was on board once again to steer the Wednesday night ship, as our team of Mick, Nat, Mora and Brad took you through a plethora of topics, including: * A nice little review of the game against the Bombers including discussion on when we had the game in the bag;* The Danish Royal Family;* More discussion on the scissor scandal of 2026;* Sam Mitchell's impressive rounds in the media this week;* Brendan Gale issuing the Hawks with an eviction notice and Tasmanian versus brown and gold loyalty;* The Tasmanian stadium build and it's potential limitations;* On-field strategy;* The return of Jai Serong;* A preview of the game ahead against the Swans;* And much much more.As always we want to know what you thought of the discussion - comment and let us know what you agree with, disagree with, and how you are feeling about things!.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

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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.It was one of the biggest contingents of Insiders we have had on TWTW pod for quite some time, and there was plenty of content to discuss.With Ash back leading TWTW lines, he was joined by Nat, Brad, Danny, Mick and Weissy and the group put Ash's immaculate timekeeping regime to shame as they discussed: * The disappointment that was Opening Round;* The Jailbirds at the club - what we made of the Moore and Macdonald USA news;* Our midfield - feels like this will be discussed every week this year;* Season expectations;* Questions from the community;* Blake Hardwick 200 - what a man, what a milestone;* Belting the Bombers;* And much much mo(o)re.As always we want to know what you thought of the discussion - comment and let us know what you agree with, disagree with, and how you are feeling about things!.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

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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.“If we get the development right, we should be even better in '27, '28 and '29.”- Rob McCartney Our first ever live panel show at the Kennedy Community Centre was one of those nights that reminded us how special the Hawks Insiders community is. From guided tours of the facilities to special guests (including some unexpected ones in the crowd!), the Hawks really rolled out the brown and gold carpet for us.For those who couldn't make it along — or if you just want to relive the night — we're publishing the full panel interview with Hawthorn Executive General Manager of Football Rob McCartney and Box Hill head coach (and Hawthorn development coach) Dave Mirra as a pod.Rob gave a few clues about the next wave of players pushing for their Hawthorn debut and the famous Rule 529; while Miz offered a fascinating insight into how the Box Hill–Hawthorn pipeline actually works behind the scenes.

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.In our first — and only — AMMI Community Series match of 2026, the Hawks went down to the Dogs in disappointing fashion 18.9 (117) to 11.7 (73).Nat Martin and Angry Brad unpacked the loss — and while it's not “season over” just yet, there were a few worrying signs ahead of our Round Zero clash against the Giants.

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 inching closer to Opening Round, and the Hawks Insiders — led by Danny Prins — came together to discuss: * The return of Jack Ginnivan after a finger issue.* Are we concerned Tom Barrass' back?* What we'd like to see against the Dogs.* Can the Reeves and Meek combo really work?* Will an edgy and injury-free James Sicily tear it up in 2026?* What our midfield mix looks like heading into the Opening Round.* Plus all your questions answered! Yes, all.Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we ramp up the content ahead of our Opening Round fixture against the Giants.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

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