Aug 26, 2009
The Hawks are set to appeal Coleman Medallist Lance Franklin's two-match ban at the AFL appeals board on Thursday night. Franklin was suspended at Tuesday night's tribunal hearing after Hawthorn unsuccessfully challenged his original one-match ban for bumping Richmond's Ben Cousins. Franklin looks certain to miss Saturday's do-or-die clash against Essendon, which will decide eighth spot on the ladder. The…
Aug 24, 2009
The Hawks face the horrible possibility of losing Lance Franklin for its must-win clash with the Bombers this weekend, due to suspension. Franklin was charged with rough conduct for his head-high bump on Richmond's Ben Cousins during Saturday's win over the Tigers. If he chooses to fight the ban at the tribunal and fails, then he'll face a two game…
Jul 15, 2009
Hawthorn premiership midfielder Jordan Lewis has had a lucky escape at the AFL tribunal, after avoiding suspension for punching an opponent in the stomach. Lewis was found not guilty of striking North Melbourne defender Michael Firrito because the panel ruled the amount of force did not constitute a strike. The 23-year-old is now free to play Collingwood at the MCG…
Jun 24, 2009
Hawthorn premiership defender Rick Ladson looks set to return from injury to play his 100th game on Saturday night against West Coast. Ladson has been stranded on 99 games since last year's Grand Final, and has only now been able to step up and sustain his workload. The 25-year-old would be a welcome return for the injury depleted Hawks, who…
Jun 4, 2009
Last year’s Norm Smith Medallist Luke Hodge is back in the side for the Hawks round 11 clash with the Sydney Swans on Sunday afternoon at the MCG. Senior Hawks defender, Luke Hodge has missed the last three matches with an abductor strain but is set to be a very handy inclusion for this weeks match against the seventh place…
May 28, 2009
Hawthorn will include some handy players for their round 10 clash with Adelaide at AAMI Stadium this Sunday Afternoon. Premiership players Stuart Dew and Xavier Ellis will be back in the line-up for the Hawks while the youngest player on an AFL list, Liam Shiels will make his Debut. Shiels only just turned 18 last month and is still studying…
May 14, 2009
Hawthorn’s star defender Luke Hodge could miss up to 4 weeks with an adductor strain that he has been carrying in recent weeks. Hodge struggled in the Hawk’s loss to Essendon last weekend and will most definitely miss tomorrow nights match against Fremantle at Subiaco Oval. With some more bad news for the injury riddled Hawthorn side, Cameron Stokes will…
May 6, 2009
Hawks’ ruckman Simon Taylor has escaped suspension, by winning his challenge against a rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal. Taylor was found not guilty of engaging in rough conduct against Carlton's Setanta O'hAilpin last Saturday despite pole-axing the Irishman 15 metres off the ball. Taylor risked a three week suspension had he lost his challenge, but is now free…
May 6, 2009
Hawthorn have dismissed suggestions their reigning Coleman Medallist Lance Franklin is overweight. The Hawks said they were more than comfortable with Franklin's fitness, but conceded he is now a bit heavier than last year. Franklin is listed in the 2009 AFL Record as being 101kg, however Hawks captain Sam Mitchell revealed Franklin was 1.5kg heavier than that. Hawthorn fitness and…
May 1, 2009
Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson has kept his options wide open to combat Blues gun-forward Brendan Fevola in Saturday's match at the MCG. The reigning premiers were forced to rule out key defender Stephen Gilham, who is plagued with a knee injury which has restricted him to just one match this season. This leaves Clarkson with no obvious match-up for Fevola.…
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