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Hawks suffer double blow

March 7th 2010 04:50

HAWTHORN has suffered a double blow ahead of the 2010 season with ruckman Simon Taylor and key midfielder Brad Sewell sidelined with injuries.

Taylor broke his leg in the club's 40-point loss to North Melbourne in a practice at North Ballarat Oval on Saturday while Sewell sustained a broken collarbone.

Hawks football operations manager Mark Evans said Taylor would be out for the next four months.

"Simon underwent surgery this morning to have a plate inserted to repair a fractured fibula," Evans said.


"Doctors have advised it will be two months until Simon can resume activity and it will be around four months until he will be available to play again."

The loss of Taylor leaves Hawthorn severely depleted in the ruck department given that Robert Campbell retired at the end of last season and youngster Max Bailey won't play this year after undergoing his third knee reconstruction.

The extent of Sewell's injury remains unknown.

"He will have further assessment with a specialist later this week, and we will know more then, but he will miss the first few weeks of the season," Evans said.
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Hamstring injury sidelines Burgoyne

March 3rd 2010 09:48

PRIZED Hawthorn recruit Shaun Burgoyne is in doubt for round one after suffering a hamstring injury at training on Wednesday.

The former Port Adelaide midfielder, who is yet to make his debut in the brown and gold, underwent scans which revealed a low-grade tear.

Hawks football operations manager Mark Evans said the club would be conservative in its approach to the injury.

"The original plan was to play Shaun in round four of the pre-season program but now that won't obviously happen," Evans said in a statement.


"The club does not expect it to be a lengthy delay though."


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Hawks thump Tigers

February 13th 2010 11:16
HAWTHORN has given new Richmond coach Damien Hardwick a horror start to his coaching career with a 73-point thumping of the Tigers in the first-round NAB Cup clash at Aurora Stadium on Saturday night.

The Hawks dominated for three quarters before taking their foot off the pedal in the final stanza, eventually winning 3.16.12 (135) to 0.9.8 (62).

The loss was made worse for Richmond with first-year player Ben Nason suffering what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the second quarter while Adam Thomson suffered concussion after copping a knee to the head in a marking contest with Jordan Lisle.

Hawthorn skipper Sam Mitchell was instrumental in the win with a game-high 38 possessions, Luke Hodge was also prolific with 26 disposals while Lance Franklin starred up forward with five goals.

Brad Sewell, Jordan Lewis, Xavier Ellis and Liam Shiels also won plenty of the football.

For the Tigers, Dustin Martin - the club's first pick at last year's national draft - was impressive with 26 quality possessions, Brett Deledio collected 22 touches while Jack Riewoldt kicked three goals.

The Hawks stamped their authority on the contest in the opening stanza, winning more of the football and using it better than their opponents as they piled on seven goals.

Franklin was particularly influential with three majors to help his side to a commanding 38-point lead at quarter-time.

Richmond's only goal for the term came off the boot of youngster David Astbury.

It was more of the same in the second quarter with the Hawks slamming on seven goals, including super goals from Luke Breust and Mitchell to establish a 72-point advantage at the main break.

A Jarryd Roughead super goal from near the boundary line was the highlight of a third term in which Hawthorn booted six goals to two to blow the margin out to 102 points at the final change.

With the result well and truly beyond doubt the Hawks eased off in the last quarter and the Tigers took full advantage, kicking five goals to avoid a 100-point plus loss.

Alastair Clarkson's men will now face the winner of the clash between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions while Richmond will play on the NAB Challenge circuit.

HAWTHORN: 0.7.3, 2.10.7, 3.15.11, 3.16.12 (135)
RICHMOND: 0.1.1, 0.2.1, 0.4.2, 0.9.8 (62)
SUPER GOALS: HAWTHORN: Breust, Mitchell, Roughead
RICHMOND:
GOALS: HAWTHORN: Franklin 5, Hodge 2, Roughead 2, Mitchell, Ellis, Moss, Suckling, Lisle, Shiels, Schoenmakers
RICHMOND: Riewoldt 3, Nahas 2, Astbury, Hislop, Polak, M. Morton
BEST: HAWTHORN: Mitchell, Franklin, Hodge, Sewell, Lewis, Roughead, Shiels, Ellis
RICHMOND: Martin, Deledio, Riewoldt, Newman, Connors
INJURIES: HAWTHORN: Dowler (ankle), Franklin (bruised buttock)
RICHMOND: Nason (knee), Thomson (concussion)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Shaun Ryan (25), Stefan Grun (13), Brett Ritchie (39)
CROWD: 11,217 at Aurora Stadium
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Renouf burnt in accident

January 6th 2010 07:54
HAWTHORN ruckman Brent Renouf has required skin grafts for burns sustained in an accident at a Queensland beach.

The 21-year-old was accidently knocked into a bonfire burning at Broadbeach by a group of young men who began wrestling close to where Renouf was standing.

Renouf immediately cooled the burns in the ocean before being transported to Broadbeach hospital.

The Hawks said in a statement that there was no police involvement at the scene and the hospital admissions report stated that alcohol was not a factor in the incident.

Hawthorn football operations manager Mark Evans said Renouf was receiving the best care possible.

"Brent is in a good condition and is receiving quality medical attention", Evans said.

"The burns are localised to three areas and the burns are approximately the size of a hand in each area."

"The burn on Brent's forearm has required a skin graft with two small parts, each the size of a 20 cent coin."

"The burns to his lower back and leg appear to be minor."

"Brent is progressing well, is in good spirits and will return to pre-season training next week."

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Croad calls it quits

January 6th 2010 02:34
HAWTHORN premiership defender Trent Croad has announced his retirement from AFL football.

The 29-year-old, who didn't play a game last season due to a left foot injury sustained in the Hawks' grand final win over Geelong in 2008, said surgeons had advised him that he risked serious damage to his foot if he played on.

"I've basically been rehabilitated to a point where I've got no pain and just to basic level things," Croad said.

"But you want to prepare yourself for AFL level and it's that next step that's the dangerous bit."

"If I was to re-break or re-fracture the foot again, that's where serious things could happen in the sense that I would have no function in the foot again."

Taken with pick three in the 1997 national draft, Croad played 222 games - a tally which includes 38 for Fremantle between 2002-2003.
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Hawks delist trio

October 28th 2009 13:02
HAWTHORN has delisted young forward Mitch Thorp and rookies Haydn Kiel and Tim Walsh.

Thorp, who had a year remaining on his contract, was taken ahead of Geelong star Joel Selwood with pick six in the 2006 national draft.

The 20-year-old was touted as a potential star but a poor run with injuries meant he only played two games for the Hawks.

He requested to be traded to another club during trade week but no deal was forthcoming.

Meanwhile, rookie Matthew Suckling has been elevated to Hawthorn's senior list.
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Hawks snare Burgoyne

October 8th 2009 11:24
HAWTHORN has snared Port Adelaide midfielder Shaun Burgoyne in a complex four-club deal.

Hawks premiership forward Mark Williams joins Essendon on a three-year contract and Bomber Jay Nash heads to Port as part of the trade.

The Power also received two first-round draft selections - picks nine and 16 from Hawthorn and Essendon respectively - while the Bombers were given picks 24 (from Port) and 33 (from Geelong).

The Cats gained picks 40 and 56 from Port Adelaide and pick 42 from Essendon.

Hawthorn list manager Chris Pelchen said Burgoyne, who has signed a three-year deal with the 2008 premiers, was a welcome addition to the club.

"Shaun is a quality player of outstanding character and we welcome him to our club," Pelchen said.

"He offers us another highly talented option in our midfield and we look forward to seeing him in the brown and gold next year."

Pelchen also said the Hawks were delighted to have facilitated Williams' move to Essendon.

"Williams had a contract with Hawthorn for the 2010 season but received an offer for three years from Essendon and requested to be traded," he said.

"We were able to use that request to satisfy the trade of Shaun to Hawthorn, so it is mutually beneficial that Mark has found a new home and that the Hawks have been able to add such a quality player to our squad."

Port Adelaide football operations manager Peter Rohde wished Burgoyne all the best in the future and said the deal left the club in a 'terrific position'.

"This leaves us with picks eight, nine and 16 in the National Draft, which is a terrific position," Rohde said.

"We are also delighted to have secured Jay Nash from Essendon."

"We have had our eye on Jay since he was drafted and really rate him as a half-back or on-baller."

Essendon coach Matthew Knights believes the deal will benefit the Bombers in the short and long-term.

"The reality is, this week we have assisted Andrew Lovett to find a new home and, in return, we have gained Mark Williams and two second round draft picks," Knights said.

"We are extremely happy with the outcome of this trade deal and think it will deliver excellent short and long-term benefits for the football club."

"We wanted an x-factor forward who could fill a number of roles and Mark Williams is just that player. He kicked three goals in the 2008 Grand Final and five goals in the preliminary final so he can deliver on the big stage."

"He is a great kick at goal and has recovered from the knee injury that hampered him this year. He will be a very exciting addition to our forward line and, importantly, he was very keen to come to Windy Hill."

In an unrelated deal announced on Thursday night, Hawthorn duo Josh Kennedy and Ben McGlynn are bound for Sydney after the two clubs agreed on a trade.

The Swans offloaded pick 39 for Kennedy and picks 46 and 70 for McGlynn.



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Brown remains a Hawk

October 7th 2009 04:47
HAWTHORN hardman Campbell Brown will remain at the club after turning down an offer to move to Port Adelaide.

There had been reports that the Hawks had offered the 2008 premiership defender and their first-round draft pick (number nine overall) for star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne.

But the club said in a statement that Brown had no interest in moving to Alberton.

"Hawthorn’s Campbell Brown has declined an approach by Port Adelaide to join the South Australian club as part of a trade for Power’s Shaun Burgoyne," the statement said.

"Port Adelaide raised its interest in the versatile defender with Brown’s management at Elite Sports Properties, however, Brown expressed his desire to stay at Hawthorn and he re-affirmed his commitment to the club in talks with club officials today."

Earlier in the day, Hawks president Jeff Kennett dismissed suggestions that the club was prepared to part with Brown.

"The story is wrong, wrong, wrong," Kennett told SEN.

"Young Campbell is going nowhere, his future is with Hawthorn."

"As far as I know we didn't offer him up, his named wasn't offered up."

"That doesn't mean that clubs aren't approaching players - that's part of the game."

"I'm not saying for a moment that Port Adelaide hasn't approached Campbell but Hawthorn has not offered up any premiership player and nor will we - it is my desire that no premiership player leaves Hawthorn."
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Mitchell named top Hawk

October 3rd 2009 13:44
HAWTHORN skipper Sam Mitchell has claimed his second Peter Crimmins Medal on Saturday night.

Mitchell collected 170 votes to win the best-and-fairest award ahead of classy young forward Cyril Rioli (123) and star Lance Franklin (121).

The Hawks' midfielder's consistency in 2009 was highlighted by the fact that he polled in 21 of his 22 games.

In other awards, Liam Shiels was named the club's best first-year player while Brendan Whitecross won the most improved award.

Mitchell also collected the award for most consistent and Clinton Young was awarded best clubman.

Peter Crimmins Medal Top 10
1. Sam Mitchell 170
2. Cyril Rioli 123
3. Lance Franklin 121
4. Brad Sewell 113
5. Chance Bateman 112
6. Luke Hodge 96
7. Jarryd Roughead 92
8. Campbell Brown 91
9. Grant Birchall 81
10. Jordan Lewis 73

Other award winners:
Best first-year player: Liam Shiels
Most improved award: Brendan Whitecross
Best clubman: Clinton Young
Most consistent: Sam Mitchell
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Campbell calls it a day

October 3rd 2009 13:12
HAWTHORN ruckman Robert Campbell has announced his retirement from AFL football due to a degenerative knee condition.

Campbell, who was a key member of the club's 2008 premiership side, informed his teammates prior to the Peter Crimmins Medal at Crown Palladium on Saturday night of his decision to retire.

The loss of the 27-year-old means Hawthorn will have to rely on Simon Taylor and Brent Renouf to carry the ruck load in 2010 given youngster Max Bailey will miss all of next season with another serious knee injury.

Campbell said he would be 'eternally grateful' for the opportunities he had been given and the support he'd been shown by the club during his 116-game career.

"You're told from the start of your career that footy is a tough, uncompromising and challenging business, and you are never under any illusion," Campbell told the club's website.

"Since 2005 I knew that I have had a degenerative knee condition, and I had thought at that time my career might be cut short, then and there."

"I will be eternally grateful for the faith Clarko (coach Alastair Clarkson) and his coaching group showed in me - to allow me to continue playing footy - and ultimately play in a premiership team."

"I would also like to thanks my family, my partner and my friends for their amazing support over my career in football."

Clarkson said Campbell would be missed but the club respected his decision to hang up the boots.

"We had enormous trust and belief in the manner that Robbie could influence a contest and this will be one aspect that will be difficult to replace," Clarkson said.

"He has overcome many obstacles in his football career but we have taken the decision that the journey of life should now take significance over the journey of foot ball. A player's well-being is the most important thing."



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Hawks appoint new chief executive

September 17th 2009 09:30
HAWTHORN has appointed former Geelong chief operating officer Stuart Fox as its new chief executive.

Fox replaces Ian Robson who left the Hawks in July to take over the chief executive role being vacated by Peter Jackson at Essendon.

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett said Fox was the ideal man for the job.

"Mr Fox has served Geelong loyally for almost a decade, and that sense of loyalty, together with his personal values, make him an ideal leader to take Hawthorn to the next level of its development," Kennett said.

"Importantly his commercial experience will serve Hawthorn well, as we complete our 'five2fifty' business plan in 2012, and Stuart will oversee its successor business plan for the period 2012-2020 which will be completed by the end of 2011, when it will be presented to members."

Geelong chief executive Brian Cook wished Fox all the best for the future and said he had made an enormous contribution to the club.

"Stuart has been an integral part of what the club has been able to achieve over the past decade and he will be missed," Cook said.

"We have long seen Stuart as a CEO in-waiting and everyone at the club is thrilled that he has this opportunity."

"Stuart played a major role in leading both stages of the $60 million redevelopments of Skilled Stadium and he has overseen our commercial operations during a time when the club's revenues and profits have grown enormously."

"I am sure that he will bring energy and innovation to Hawthorn and continue to be successful in the role."

Fox will begin his role with the Hawks on November 10.
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Hodge signs new deal with Hawks

September 10th 2009 10:57
HAWTHORN vice-captain Luke Hodge has signed a new three-year deal which will see him remain with the Hawks until at least the end of the 2012 season.

Hodge said he wouldn't miss playing alongside some of the competition's brightest stars for anything.

"It's good to be committed to the club for the next three years, it's an exciting time and I wouldn't miss it for anything," Hodge said.

"Seeing blokes like Cyril Rioli, Buddy Franklin ... I just love playing with them kind of guys."

Hodge also said the club was keen to bounce back from a disappointing season which saw them become the first reigning premier since Adelaide in 1999 to miss the finals.

"We're a young group, 2009 didn't go the way we wanted it to but the boys are real keen to get back to the training and next year's going to be a lot better," he said.

"We've definitely still got the skill, we've definitely still got the hunger for next year ... the boys are already starting to train now so it's going to be a good year for us next year."

The 25-year-old, who was taken with the number one pick in the 2001 national draft, has played 151 games for Hawthorn.
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Injury-prone Hawk hangs up boots

September 8th 2009 09:06
HAWTHORN forward Tim Boyle has announced his retirement from AFL football.

The injury-prone 25-year-old managed just 31 games and booted 39 goals in seven seasons at the Hawks.

Boyle was taken with pick 51 in the 2002 national draft but had to wait until 2005 to make his debut after suffering a broken leg during the Hawks' 2004 pre-season campaign.

The 25-year-old showed what he was capable of in 2007 - he played 20 games including the club's two finals matches and was Hawthorn's third highest goal kicker.

A nagging hip injury restricted Boyle to just six matches last season and in May this year he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson said Boyle had given his all during his time at the club.

"It's been tough for him to get out there and be a regular contributor to our side," Clarkson said.

"However when he was fit, particularly in season 2007, he showed he was a very important member of our team."

"He has prepared himself well for life after footy and we wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his life."



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Clarkson given suspended fine

September 3rd 2009 23:43
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson has been given a suspended $5000 fine for his on-field outburst at the end of last Saturday's fiery clash against Essendon at the MCG.

Clarkson, who had to be restrained after Bombers skipper Matthew Lloyd knocked out Hawks midfielder Brad Sewell with a heavy shirtfront that saw the spearhead handed a four-match ban and left Sewell with a fractured cheekbone and eye socket, was found to be in breach of AFL Player Rule 29.1 in that he acted in a threatening or aggressive manner towards another player.

The league's football operations manager Adrian Anderson said the AFL had received a written report from ground security and he had written to Clarkson and the Hawthorn Football Club, seeking an explanation for what occurred.

"The AFL is concerned about the potential for such situations to escalate on the ground and also the need for AFL coaches to set a positive example for coaches at all levels," Anderson said.

Clarkson expressed regret for his actions.

"I apologise for my actions after Saturday's match and any embarrassment caused to the AFL," he said.

"I believe senior coaches should model appropriate behaviour and I fully intend to set a positive example for coaches and others involved across all levels of football."

Clarkson will have the fine hanging over his head until the end of the 2011 season.
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