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The Hawks set up the win with a dominant first half before running out 16.14 (110) to 8.12 (60) winners.

It was Hawthorn's seventh straight victory over the Blues.

Alastair Clarkson's men are now just two games outside the top eight with a 3-6 win-loss record.

Hawks vice-captain Luke Hodge was superb with 29 possessions while Lance Franklin kicked five goals.

Jarryd Roughead chimed in with three majors while Jordan Lewis (24 disposals) and Michael Osborne (17 touches, two goals) were busy contributors.

For Carlton, skipper Chris Judd and Heath Scotland racked up 30 posessions apiece.

CARLTON: 2.2, 3.5, 7.10, 8.12 (60)
HAWTHORN: 5.3, 9.8, 11.12, 16.14 (110)
GOALS: Carlton: Henderson 3, Robinson 2, Murphy, Joseph, Jacobs
Hawthorn: Franklin 5, Roughead 3, Hooper 2, Osborne 2, Young, Peterson, Hodge, Lewis
BEST: Carlton: Judd, Scotland, Simpson, Murphy, Joseph, Henderson
Hawthorn: Hodge, Franklin, Lewis, Osborne, Roughead, Gilham, Guerra, Hooper
INJURIES: Carlton: White (knee), Johnson (wrist)
Hawthorn: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Carlton: Ryan Houlihan (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Joe Anderson

UMPIRES: Wenn, McInerney, Mollison
CROWD: 47,484 at Etihad Stadium

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Hawks down Tigers in thriller

May 16th 2010 06:50

HAWTHORN has kept its slim finals hopes alive with a thrilling three-point win over Richmond at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

The Hawks prevailed 13.11 (89) to 13.8 (86) thanks to a brilliant tackle by skipper Sam Mitchell on Shane Tuck who was about to take a shot on goal from just inside 50 with about 30 seconds left in the match.

The result sees Hawthorn improve to 2-6 while the Tigers remain winless in 2010.

Mitchell collected 29 possessions in his return from a hamstring injury while Luke Hodge (27) was also prolific.

Cyril Rioli booted four goals - three of which came in the last quarter - while former Port Adelaide star Shaun Burgoyne finished with 20 disposals in his first game in the brown and gold.

For Richmond, Daniel Jackson (31 touches), skipper Chris Newman (27, two goals) and young gun Trent Cotchin (27) worked tirelessly while Jack Riewoldt kicked four majors.

RICHMOND: 3.1, 6.5, 8.5, 13.8 (86)
HAWTHORN: 2.5, 7.6, 9.10, 13.11 (89)
GOALS: Richmond: Riewoldt 4, Newman 2, Graham 2, Edwards, Jackson, Tambling, Rance, White
Hawthorn: Rioli 4, Franklin 2, Roughead 2, Petersen 2, Lewis, Young, Birchall
BEST: Richmond: Jackson, Newman, Cotchin, Riewoldt, Deledio, McGuane, Thursfield
Hawthorn: Mitchell, Hodge, Rioli, Burgoyne, Lewis, Peterson, Sewell
INJURIES: Richmond: Nil
Hawthorn: Nil
UMPIRES: McLaren, Sully, Pannell
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
CROWD: 41,563 at the MCG

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Bateman hit with three-match ban

May 10th 2010 07:56

HAWTHORN premiership midfielder Chance Bateman has been hit with a three-match ban by the AFL match review panel for engaging in rough conduct against West Coast youngster Brad Sheppard.

Bateman's bump on Sheppard was assessed as reckless conduct, medium impact and high contact, which equated to 325 demerit points and a three-game suspension.

Due to a poor record Bateman can't reduce his sanction with an early guilty plea.

Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford can accept a two-match ban for his crude tackle on former Geelong teammate Gary Ablett during the last quarter of Sunday's clash at Skilled Stadium but will be risking a three-game suspension if he elects to contest the rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

Richmond defender Dean Polo has been handed a two-match for his strike on Adelaide's Richard Douglas but his clean record means he will have just a one-week stint on the sidelines if he enters a guilty plea.

The match-day report laid against Cats midfielder James Kelly for rough conduct against Swan Kieran Jack was thrown out, the panel ruling that Kelly was still contesting the ball and not aware that play had been called to a halt.

An incident North Melbourne's Daniel Wells and Collingwood's Luke Ball was looked at but no further action was taken after it was deemed that no forceful contact was made to the head/neck region.

The MRP also assessed a clash between the Western Bulldogs' Jarrod Harbrow and Melbourne's Jamie Bennell but didn't take it any further after ruling that contact was made with an open hand as Harbrow went to smother a handball.

Two incidents involving Adelaide on-baller Bernie Vince were given the all-clear, the panel deeming that contact made by Richmond duo Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin to Vince was below that required to constitute a reportable offence.

Crow Scott Thompson was cleared over a tackle on Riewoldt during the final term of Sunday's match at AAMI Stadium, the MRP saying the former Demon began a tackling motion but did not continue with his tackle once Riewoldt disposed of the ball.

Brisbane ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has been charged with making negligent contact with a field umpire and can accept a $900 fine.

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Star trio re-sign with Hawks

May 6th 2010 01:30

STAR Hawthorn trio Sam Mitchell, Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead have put themselves beyond the reach of the Gold Coast by signing new deals with the Hawks.

Premiership skipper Mitchell will remain at the club until at least the end of 2012 after extending his contract for two years while gun forwards Franklin and Roughead have signed three and four year deals respectively.

Mitchell - who won the AFL Rising Star award in 2003 - and is a two-time Peter Crimmins Medallist - said he had no hesitation in re-committing to the Hawks.

"As a team, we’re looking forward to building on past success and I’m glad to have my place on the journey secured for the next couple of years," Mitchell said.

Franklin, the 2008 Coleman Medallist, said he never planned on leaving the club.

"My future at Hawthorn was never in doubt," Franklin said.

"I love playing footy with my mates and, despite a rough patch right now, I have enjoyed every part of my journey with the Hawks so far."

Roughead - who was taken three spots ahead of Franklin in the 2004 national draft at pick two - was delighted to be remaining in the brown and gold.

"We have a great team, with a mix of promising youngsters and experienced senior players, and I’m thrilled to be one of three players today to commit for the long-term," Roughead said.

"There is a belief within our team that we can achieve further success if we remain a committed, stable and cohesive group and I’m pleased that my contract extension will ensure I play my role within that team for many years to come."

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said the re-signings sent a positive message to the rest of the playing group.

"These three young men have shown great commitment to the club and a desire to build upon our past achievements,” Clarkson said.

"The club is none too pleased with our current form, but this is another indication that we are all committed to putting things right as we continue this journey that we all started together some time ago."

The 1-5 Hawks will clash with fellow struggler West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Saturday afternoon.

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Burgoyne sidelined for up to six weeks

April 19th 2010 07:51

HAWTHORN star recruit Shaun Burgoyne will be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a broken jaw while playing for the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL.

The former Port Adelaide midfielder - who left the field with bleeding from the mouth with a loose tooth following a head clash with rugged Geelong utility Max Rooke during the second quarter of Sunday's game - returned to play out the match but underwent scans after the match which revealed a fracture under the tooth.

A specialist confirmed on Monday afternoon that Burgoyne would be sidelined for three to six weeks.

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Franklin to miss Pies clash

April 13th 2010 10:17

HAWTHORN star forward Lance Franklin will miss Saturday night's vital clash against Collingwood at the MCG after failing in his bid to have his one-match suspension overturned at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.

The 2008 Coleman Medallist was found guilty of rough conduct for his high bump on Western Bulldogs veteran Jason Akermanis during Sunday's match at Etihad Stadium.

Franklin argued that his contact with Akermanis was unavoidable and that he did everything he could to minimise the impact but after deliberating for 15 minutes the three-man jury upheld the match review panel's decision.

Due to a two-match ban for a similar bump on Richmond midfielder Ben Cousins in round 21 last year, Franklin couldn't have escaped with a reprimand with an early guilty plea.

Meanwhile, North Melbourne's Andrew Swallow will be $2400 lighter in the pocket after unsuccessfully challenging his charge of making negligent contact with umpire Scott McLaren.

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Gibson out for up to 12 weeks

April 13th 2010 02:46

HAWTHORN has suffered a major blow with key defender Josh Gibson ruled out for up to 12 weeks with a hamstring injury.

The 26-year-old sustained the injury in the first quarter of the club's 16-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium last Sunday.

Hawks football operations manager Mark Evans said Gibson would undergo surgery on Tuesday evening.

"After consultation last night and this morning with our club medical staff and surgeon, it was determined that a surgical procedure will deliver a better outcome than non-surgical options," Evans said.

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Franklin to contest

April 13th 2010 02:41

HAWTHORN star Lance Franklin will face the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night to contest a rough conduct charge.

Franklin is not risking a a bigger sanction by contesting the one-match ban offered for his bump on Western Bulldogs veteran Jason Akermanis.

Due to a poor previous record the 2008 Coleman medallist couldn't have escaped with a reprimand with an early guilty plea.

North's Melbourne's Andrew Swallow will also appear before the tribunal to challenge his charge of making negligent contact with umpire Scott McLaren during the first quarter of the Kangaroos' 25-point win over West Coast at Etihad Stadium last Saturday.

Swallow is facing a $2400 fine for his second offence for making negligent contact with an umpire.

Meanwhile, Brisbane duo Mitch Clark and Ashley McGrath will miss Saturday night's blockbuster clash with the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba after accepting one-match suspensions - Clark for striking Port Adelaide youngster Jackson Trengrove and McGrath for making unreasonable and unnecessary contact to the face of Power ruckman Cameron Cloke.

Three players have accepted fines offered by the MRP from incidents arising in round three.

Sydney's Kieren Jack accepted a $900 fine for making negligent contact with an umpire, Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne copped a $900 sanction for pinching Geelong star Gary Ablett while Hawthorn's Chance Bateman accepted an $1800 penalty for wrestling.

Richmond young gun Dustin Martin has accepted a reprimand for making forceful front-on contact with Swan Josh Kennedy.

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Buddy hit with one-match ban

April 12th 2010 08:33

HAWTHORN star forward Lance Franklin has been hit with a one-match ban by the AFL match review panel for engaging in rough conduct against Western Bulldogs veteran Jason Akermanis.

Frankin's bump on Akermanis during the second quarter of Sunday's clash at Etihad Stadium was assessed as negligent conduct, low impact and high contact, drawing 125 demerit points.

Due to a two-match suspension for a similar clash with Richmond midfielder Ben Cousins in round 21 last year, Franklin cannot escape with a reprimand with an early guilty plea.

In some good news for the Hawks, the 2008 Coleman medallist won't be risking a heavier sanction if he elects to contest the charge at the AFL Tribunal.

Meanwhile, Brisbane could be without ruckman Mitch Clark and defender Ashley McGrath for Saturday night's blockbuster clash with the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.

Clark was charged with striking Port Adelaide youngster Jackson Trengrove while McGrath was charged with making unreasonable and unnecessary contact to the face of Power ruckman Cameron Cloke.

Both players can accept one-match bans but will risk two-game sanctions if they choose to face the tribunal on Tuesday night.

The MRP took no action over a gang-tackle by three Melbourne players on Adelaide forward Patrick Dangerfield.

It was the view of the panel that Clint Bartram, James McDonald and Michael Newton had tackled Dangerfield in the one motion and did not deliberately sling him to the ground in the tackle.

The panel also said the momentum of the Demons trio caused Dangerfield's head to hit the turf.

The exciting 20-year-old Crow - who was put in a neck brace and taken to Richmond's Epworth Hospital after the tackle - has been cleared of any serious damage to his neck.

No action was taken over the heavy clash between Dogs defender Jarrod Harbrow and Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis.

The match review panel deemed that both players had their eyes on the ball and Harbrow spoiled the ball before he made contact with Lewis.

"His actions were deemed a legitimate attempt to spoil the ball," the panel said.

Richmond young gun Dustin Martin can accept a reprimand for making forceful contact from front-on offence against Sydney's Josh Kennedy but risks a one-match ban if he challenges the charge.

Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne can accept a $900 fine for pinching Geelong star Gary Ablett.

Hawthorn's Chance Bateman accept a $1800 sanction for wrestling with Bulldog Shaun Higgins while North Melbourne's Andrew Swallow and Swan Kieran Jack were fined $1800 and $900 respectively for making negligent contact with field umpires.

The match day report against West Coast forward Ashley Hansen for striking North Melbourne wingman Daniel Wells was thrown out with the panel ruling that Hansen's arm was extended in a tackling motion.

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Hawks too good for Dees

March 27th 2010 05:56

HAWTHORN has maintained its recent dominance over Melbourne with a convincing 56-point win at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

The Hawks got the early jump before going on to record a 17.15 (117) to 8.13 (61) victory.

It was Hawthorn’s fifth consecutive win over the Demons.

Luke Hodge was instrumental in the win with a game-high 34 possessions while skipper Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis and Grant Birchall were also prolific with 27 disposals each.

Campbell Brown and Jarryd Roughead booted three goals apiece but Roughead could have easily finished with a big haul had he made the most of his chances - he booted five behinds for the match.

Debutant Carl Peterson impressed with 17 touches and one goal while ex-Lion Rhan Hooper was lively with 14 possessions, six tackles and two goals.

For Melbourne, top draftees Jack Trengrove and Tom Scully showed plenty of promise with 23 and 23 disposals respectively while Cameron Bruce (23) and James Frawley (23) tried hard.

The Demons had the better of general play early in the first term but they were unable to find an avenue to goal.

The Hawks soon clicked into top gear, forcing Melbourne into countless turnovers with their relentless pressure and punishing them on the scoreboard with six unanswered goals.

The margin blew out to 50 points in the second quarter before Melbourne finally got their first major on the board through Mark Jamar at the 17-minute mark.

It was the only highlight for the Demons in the first half as Hawthorn went into the main break with a commanding 56-point lead.

The Hawks looked set to record a triple-figure win after booting the first four goals of the third term.

But to their credit Melbourne didn’t drop their heads and responded with seven of the last 10 goals of the match to add some respectability to the scoreboard.

MELBOURNE: 0.3, 1.6, 4.9, 8.13 (61)
HAWTHORN: 6.3, 10.8, 15.14, 17.15 (117)
GOALS: Melbourne: Green 2, Petterd 2, Miller 2, Jamar, McKenzie
Hawthorn: Roughead 3, Brown 3, Moss 2, Osborne 2, Hooper 2, Ladson, Peterson, Hodge, Morton, Mitchell
BEST: Melbourne: Bruce, Frawley, Trengrove, Jamar, Scully, McDonald
Hawthorn: Hodge, Mitchell, Lewis, Birchall, Peterson, Lewis, Roughead, Brown
INJURIES: Melbourne: Rivers (ribs)
Hawthorn: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: McLaren, Stewart, Kamolins
CROWD: 45,615 at the MCG

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Skipper blow for Hawks

March 17th 2010 08:21

HAWTHORN has suffered yet another hit to its ruck department with rookie Wayde Skipper ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

The former Bulldog left the field in the first half of the Hawks' final practice match against Brisbane at Southport last Friday reporting knee instability.

Scans revealed damage to his hamstring tendon and he underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the problem.

The loss of Skipper is a major blow for the Hawks as they had planned on promoting him to the senior list to provide support to Brent Renouf in the ruck given that Simon Taylor (leg) and Max Bailey (knee) are sidelined for extended periods, while Robert Campbell is no longer available after being forced into retirement at the end of last season due to a debilitating knee injury.

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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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