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.🗣️ Key talking points:* 7-2 start to the season, why all the concern?* The depth being built in this playing list and the performances of some of the ‘lesser lights;* A shaky start and a barnstorming finish;* Some individual player focus;* The milestone man Josh Ward;* The skipper is back;* The Hawks entering a different phase of the journey to a Premiership;* Looking ahead to the Suns. It’s time to make a statement;* Plenty more…The Hawks head to Darwin today and begin preparations for a big month of football, but if you haven’t listened already, make sure to listen to our post game catch up with Josh Ward and read the recap article, both of which will be in your Substack feed.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: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
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The Week That Was Pod: The celebrations continue
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
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Instant Reaction Pod: Hawks vs Tigers
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.🗣️ Key talking points:* The Centenary celebrations pre-match;* A slow-ish start and what the cause was;* Foot on the gas and away they go. Return of Hokball?* Josh Battle BOG?* The run and gun of Josh Weddle, Changkouth Jiath and Massimo D’Ambrosio;* Father Time Jack Gunston continuing to wind back the clock;* Clarko back in the Hawthorn fold and the wounds beginning to heal; and* Plenty more…Keep your eyes peeled on Hawks Insiders for all of our Centenary Game coverage including our full recap article.And if you haven’t listened already, make sure to listen to our special Movers and Shakers pod in celebration of Hawthorn’s 100th.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: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
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Podcast Special: Hawthorn's 100 Movers and Shakers
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
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The Week That Was Pod: Celebrating a club ton
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
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