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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.
While Sam Mitchell fought to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn last trade period, he says he's now the enemy as the arch-rivals square off in round one
Hawthorn has moved on from the arrest of two players in the US during the off-season
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spent a night in jail in Phoenix after trespassing and climbing onto a scissor lift
Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily Round Table podcast.
The Giants and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Giants and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Hawthorn coach says his side 'got what we deserved', while GWS loves what star recruit delivered
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after opening round match against GWS
Watch GWS’s press conference after opening round match against Hawthorn
Short highlights of the Giants and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Giants and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Greater Western Sydney reverses its 2025 elimination final loss to Hawthorn in a powerful performance
GWS first-gamer Phoenix Gothard delivers the dagger in the final quarter and sends the stadium into raptures
Follow the all the action from Saturday's Opening Round games
Clayton Oliver lands a mesmerising finish for his first Giants goal as teammates rush in to celebrate
Mabior Chol gets the jump and sticks a superb mark to give Hawthorn some life
Nick Watson flashes past the contest at pace before finishing brilliantly on the burst for a sensational goal
Jake Riccardi launches a towering effort that hangs in the air before finally dropping through the big sticks
Jack Ginnivan opens his account with a sharp finish from a tough angle before unveiling a new celebration
Sam Mitchell says the pre-season is notoriously difficult to judge where teams truly stand ahead of the season
Our reporters have their say on who makes the cut for your team's first game of the 2026 season
Jai Newcombe was attempting to overturn a one-match ban for rough conduct
Nat Edwards with all the latest Footy Feed news
Former Roo Flynn Perez was staying with an NBA player in the US when he got the call that reignited his AFL career
Joel Peterson with all the latest Footy Feed news
The Hawks have signed Flynn Perez just days before the start of the season
The Match Review Officer's findings will be released on Monday
The Bulldogs and Hawks clash in the AAMI Community Series
Hawthorn's forwards converted only 20.8 per cent of their inside 50s into goal, with coach Adrian Hickmott saying they didn't work hard enough
Short highlights of the Bulldogs and Hawks clash in the AAMI Community Series
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against Western Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs' press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against Hawthorn
The Bulldogs and Hawks clash in the AAMI Community Series
Plenty of Bulldogs starred in their dominant 44-point win over Hawthorn
Nick Watson soars over a Bulldog for a tremendous clunk before a heavy landing
Arthur Jones nails his third goal of the game with a sizzling gather and snap
Tom Liberatore applies the finishes touches on a stylish bit of play during the third term
Jack Gunston hits the scoreboard twice in the opening quarter both from an acute angle
Sam Davidson snaps truly from a standing start to open proceedings at Mission Whitten Oval
Will Day is out of action until at least the middle of the year but that hasn't stopped Sam Mitchell using him in other ways
The teams are in for Friday's games in the AAMI Community Series
Sam Mitchell tells Josh Gabelich how the use of AI is allowing him to focus on other areas of coaching
Hawthorn will be without Tom Barrass for the AAMI Community Series clash but Jack Ginnivan provides a welcome return
Josh Weddle has rejected interest from Essendon to stay at the Hawks
Jack Ginnivan is hopeful of playing in a practice game next week, but is also enjoying some time in the coaches' box while injured
A young Cats forward impressed as the Hawks ran out winners in a match simulation on Monday
Mabior Chol wastes no time in 2026, soaring above the pack and clunking a ripping grab in match sim
Hawthorn fans will be buzzing as Mitch Lewis clunks two beauties before drilling back-to-back goals in a blink
Former Roo and Hawthorn SSP hopeful Flynn Perez launches an absolute ripper from outside 50
Conor Nash barely breaks stride before sending a booming snap through from distance
Calsher Dear cops a worrying knock during a marking clash and is assisted from the field
Re-live our live coverage of Hawthorn's match simulation against Geelong
The squads for Monday's match simulation game have been announced
Hawks veteran Jack Gunston will "cherish" the opportunity of finally representing Victoria
Jack Ginnivan broke his finger during a five-goal outing on Saturday
Josh Weddle and Hawthorn have opened talks on a new contract, amid Essendon's massive interest in the out-of-contract star
Finn Maginness returns to full contact training five months after lacerating his kidney
Tom Mitchell has officially retired after 207 AFL games
From County Meath to Melbourne, Hawthorn's Conor Nash is now an Australian Citizen
Josh Gabelich takes a look at how Hawthorn will fill the holes in its midfield this season
Hawthorn will have two skippers in 2026 with a rising midfield gun joining James Sicily in the role
A bold move to Hawthorn ahead of the 2025 season has revitalised Tom Barrass, culminating in a proud return home to represent WA in AFL Origin
A shoulder reconstruction is expected to sideline Will Day until at least the mid-season bye
Will Day suffers a shoulder injury at Hawthorn training
Will Day impresses at pre-season training as he aims for a full season in 2026
Just like a year ago, coaches will be keeping an eye on Hawks star Will Day this pre-season
Much-loved defender Sam Frost has announced his retirement after 14 seasons at the top level
Brodie McLaughlin suffers a major setback to his bid to earn a lifeline with Hawthorn after breaking his foot at training
Jarman Impey is excited about having a fully fit Will Day at Hawthorn's disposal next year
Flynn Perez, Brodie McLaughlin and Ethan Stanley are trialling for a spot on Hawthorn's rookie list during the pre-season supplemental selection period
Hawthorn pitched a role and an environment that appealed Daniel Giansiracusa as he pursued the next step in his coaching journey
After the best year of his career in 2025, Hawks midfielder Josh Ward has made a strong start to the pre-season
Ned Reeves has re-signed with the Hawks until the end of 2029
Josh Weddle will wait until 2026 to make a call on his playing future
Round one grudge match looms as Hawthorn and Essendon look to continue rivalry following trade battles
Join Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich for AFL Daily
Hawthorn's fans have embraced their players antics on social media this year
Just days after Zach Merrett's trade push fell through, the skirmishes between Essendon and Hawthorn have kicked off again
Following a tumultuous trade period, Essendon is on the front foot in pursuit of Hawthorn youngster Josh Weddle
Hawthorn's president backs the club over Essendon's demands for Zach Merrett
Jason Williams will join Sam Mitchell's team in a development role
Some of the club's greats were on hand as the iconic statue was moved out of Waverley Park
Seamus Mitchell has been delisted by the Hawks
The Bombers have spoken after the Zach Merrett deal fell through
We look at the huge moves that fell over after the most dramatic Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period in memory
Hawthorn has done a deal with Carlton in an effort to strengthen what it can offer Essendon for Zach Merrett
Hawks defender Changkuoth Jiath has joined the Demons
Tom Barrass and Nick Watson are hopeful of playing with Zach Merrett next season
Jai Serong won't be at Hawthorn next season after choosing his preferred new home
Veteran forward Jack Gunston has claimed the Peter Crimmins Medal
Hawk James Worpel will join the Cats as a free agent
A group of Hawks are heading to the United States this off-season
Hawthorn has farewelled Sam Frost and Jasper Scaife after they were informed that they will not be offered contracts for the 2026 season
The Tribunal has handed down its verdict on Mabior Chol's tackle on Tom Stewart
Bombers captain Zach Merrett has spoken publicly for the first time since meeting with the Hawks
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