Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The draft has been run and done, and the KCC is the proud home for five new fledgling Hawks. Ash Browne, Mick Cowan and Danny Prins look back at the draft before looking forward to preseason next Monday.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our second night activity;* Jack Dalton and Matt LeRay, their roles and expectations;* Ollie Greeves in the rookie draft, but how?* Ash’s thoughts on Cam Nairn and Aidan Schubert;* Box Hill will look a lot different next year;* Pre-season starts Monday at Dingley;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe
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Draft Pod: Breaking down Night 1
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Day 1 in the books and it was a lot of things, but probably nothing quite like Hawks fans expected.Danny Prins, Nat Martin and Mick Cowan, with a special guest cameo from Ash Browne, broke down the ins and outs of the longest first round in AFL history.🗣️ Key talking points:* Trading up and trading down;* Missing out on the gun midfield options and pivoting;* Taking two picks but not picking a mid;* Stockpiling future second round picks;* Who are Cam Nairn and Aidan Schubert;* What does this mean for the Hawks list;* Some thoughts on what the Hawks might do on night two;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe
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The Pre-Draft Mega Pod
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The AFL Draft is one of the biggest days in the footy calendar, and the Hawks Insiders are here to have you completely prepared for it.Danny Prins, Nat Martin and Andrew Weiss jumped on for a quick chat and spent the next hour plus chatting all things draft.🗣️ Key talking points:* What should Hawthorn do with their draft picks? Trade them into the future or take the best available talent;* If they select at the picks they have, what are Hawthorn’s list needs and what kind of player profiles should we be looking at;* Pick 10 options and why the Hawks should pick them;* Sliders to Pick 22, who should the Hawks take;* Some late draft smokey’s that we should keep an eye on and why;* What happens with Kobe Williams;* and much, much more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe
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The Week That Was Pod: A fixture to savour amongst our AFLW finals campaign
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.We held off our The Week That Was Pod a day so that we could discuss the beauty that is the 2026 AFL Draw with you, our HI fam.A condensed crew of HI regulars — Ash, Mick, Brad and Julia — got together to discuss the events of the week - focussing on our AFLW Finals campaign, and the fresh-off-the-press 2026 AFL Fixture drop - among other news.🗣️ Key talking points:* Our AFLW Qualifying final loss to North Melbourne - what went right and what we need to improve on;* A look ahead to our do-or-die Semi Final against the Blues;* Coaching updates including the return of a cult hero, and our Western Bulldogs raid;* James Blanck and his elevation to the senior list;The state of our list - particularly the crop of young defenders coming through;* A comprehensive review of the 2026 fixture - the good, the bad and the ugle;* And much much more.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe
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The Week That Was Pod: A New Merch Era Begins
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.A condensed crew of HI regulars — Mick, Ash and Daz — reconvened at the same time, same place for a discussion of the week that was in brown and gold.🗣️ Key talking points:* A look inside Hawthorn’s brand new Dingley training facility — and the HI regular who finally made it through the gates (shoutout Patty Malone!);* Our AFLW performance review and the heavy loss to North Melbourne, including discussion around injuries, milestones, and post-game controversy;* Speaking of … is there a need for better coordination of AFLW post-match ceremonies after Jasmine Garner’s milestone mix-up?;* How the Hawks’ injury list is impacting performance, and which players are lifting under pressure;* The club’s new partnership with Under Armour, and what it means for merch, apparel, and future collaborations;* Pre-season training plans, including players’ off-season adventures and early November return dates;* Trade and draft chatter — from potential rookie upgrades (James Blanck?) to midfield rotations and the club’s recruiting value proposition at Dingley; and* A preview of Friday night’s AFLW qualifying final at Ikon Park against North Melbourne.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make our coverage possible each and every week.Follow us on social media through the links below:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hawksinsiders.substack.com/subscribe
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