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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    The buzz around Greaves can be distilled to a few compelling factors: 1. The Puzzle: Understanding why a player with his junior pedigree was passed over by all 18 clubs. 2. The Potential: The appealing possibility that recruiters missed a gem—a player who could break into the senior side...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Cam Nairn

    Sixteen pages to go! 😂
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    And if he works hard, he will be our bully in the AFL ...until Geelong come sniffing and try to recruit him as a free agent just like they did with Worps. sigh
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    Either Lloyd Meek is a seriously great runner for his size or he's about to get lapped by Ginni. Which is it?
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    Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Tyler Brockman!

    This post has aged very well given Tyler is in the news for the wrong reasons.👇 https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/west-coast-eagles/its-not-me-bro-what-did-i-do-eagles-investigate-alleged-street-brawl-involving-young-forward/news-story/cdfacc6224b1acecc120344fd2c88dd0
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    Peptides! The *Essendrug Dopers: come smell the bull****! -PART 2

    "'Trotts' and me had had a lot of chats with ‘Macca' [McKenzie] and Sam about my desire to play AFL footy and had been quite open with them throughout the year. I was out of contract and was communicating throughout the year that if there was an opportunity I would want to explore it. They were...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 37, Henry Hustwaite - Debuts against the Dees!

    Thanks. Let's see what other track watchers have to say in 2026. Really hope he has a fire lit under him to take the next step, just like Dylan Moore took the next step after almost being delisted/rookied.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 37, Henry Hustwaite - Debuts against the Dees!

    Lots of talk about how Greeves is tracking during preseason. Any news on Henry making his case for senior selection and a breakout year?
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    Peptides! The *Essendrug Dopers: come smell the bull****! -PART 2

    Essendon, the gift that keeps on giving… New president in 2025, soon to be on the lookout for a new CEO. How long is Brad Scott going to last? When will Hirdy be back coaching? Or is Dean Solomon the new messiah? What does Zac and Tom Petroro make of all of this? Waddle will be champing at the...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Sam Frost. Hits trigger for 2025!

    Same video. Use this one if you prefer Elon to Zuck tracking your internet browsing habits. 😂 Frosty was certainly an excitement machine with ball in hand... Never knew what was going to happen. His retirement gives me Ritchie Vandenberg vibes - heart and soul player who sustained us through...
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    Clip 3 - Will Bailey Macdonald get more senior opportunities this year?
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

    Lots of talk here about Greeves. Some insight from Ash Browne's industry sources here: https://hawksinsiders.substack.com/p/draft-recap-five-new-hawks-in-the My read on the AFL system is you need to have some sort of strength or quality that is outstanding that will contribute to the team as a...
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    Brian Cook's links to Hawthorn and the Scrimshaw family

    Fascinating piece from the Herald Sun and Mick Warner on Brian Cook. Some interesting notes: 1. Brian Cook could have been the AFL CEO instead of Demetriou. 2. Cook has links to Box Hill 3. Cook has links to the Scrimshaw family 4. Cook played 50 reserves matches for Hawthorn during the...
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    List Mgmt. Welcome to Hawthorn recruiter Mark Finnigan?

    "North Melbourne have farewelled two of its key recruiters while a third is reportedly also on the way out ... national recruiting manager Mark Finnigan reportedly resigned ... Finnigan, who had been at Arden Street for 17 years, has reportedly joined Hawthorn"...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Fionn O’Hara

    "Standing at 186cm tall and weighing in at 81kg, the 19-year-old O’Hara possesses the rare combination of elite speed and endurance." He probably needs to put on some muscle. Welcome to the club and hope to see you in the brown and gold!

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