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Former Hawk adds experience to depleted Coburg list
Coburg Tigers have snared former Hawthorn midfielder Tim Clarke as a playing assistant coach in a new-look team for 2009.
We must improve, say Hawks
It was the most talked about tactic in football last year, but Hawthorn assistant coach John Barker was quick to acknowledge that his club's rolling defensive zone will not - on its own - be enough to deliver the Hawks a second consecutive AFL premiership.
Hawks break 30,000 members barrier
Reigning premiers Hawthorn have become the first Victorian AFL club to sign up more than 30,000 members before Chistmas.
Hawk Renouf to face charges for car damage
Hawthorn premiership ruckman Brent Renouf is due to be charged after an alcohol-fuelled night out ended with damage to two parked cars.
Renouf suspended after damaging car
Hawthorn premiership ruckman Brent Renouf has been suspended and fined by the AFL club for damaging two parked cars in an alcohol-fuelled incident.
Pre-season delay for Hodge
Premiership player Luke Hodge's pre-season training derailed by surgery, preventing him from joining full-contact drills for up to three months.
Kennett to leave on his own terms — this time
The former Victorian premier has enjoyed a golden time at Hawthorn.
Life after footy for the man no one rang
LUKE BRENNAN knows his chances are slim, that the phone would have rung by now. He probably wouldn't have nominated for today's national draft if people hadn't urged him not to be hasty, not to leave himself open to regret. By the time he sits down to lunch today, he expects his AFL career will be over.
Hip surgery sidelines Hawk
Talented Hawthorn youngster and premiership player Xavier Ellis will miss the NAB Cup at a minimum after having hip surgery.
Hawks to be hunters not prey
Football cliche holds that it will be the hunted and not the hunter in season 2009: try telling that to the Hawthorn Football Club.