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 silly season is officially here, and as always, there is so much Hawthorn news to discuss because quite frankly, we are the centre of the AFL universe.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Mick Cowan, Darren Levin, Nat Martin and Andrew Weiss had a heap of fun discussing much of the news from the past week.🗣️ Key talking points:* A wrap of the Peter Crimmins Medal;* Jack Gunston and Luke Breust;* Daniel Giansiracusa and the monster coup getting him to the club;* Our AFLW game against the Dockers and another W under the belt;* Zach Merrett;* More Zach Merrett;* Even more Zach Merrett;* Which Insider settled in to watch the Crichton Medal?* Our trading plan and the midfield gap;* A tonne of listener questions;* And plenty 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: The Aftermath
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 Hawks AFL season came to an end a week earlier than we all hoped, but there’s still enough to be optimistic about as the team head into an important off-season.Hosted by Ash Browne, the Insiders, including Danny Prins, Brad Klibansky, Mick Cowan and Simon Morawetz, discussed a range of topics.🗣️ Key talking points:* The Prelim and where the Cats had our measure;* What the Hawks need to do to take the next step;* The departure of Sam Frost and Jasper Scaife;* North Melbourne and Port Adelaide pilfering Zane LittleJohn and Andy Collins, and who could replace them;* Luke Bruest to Richmond alongside his mate Do Duryea;* Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Sam Flanders;* A quick review of the AFLW win and a look ahead to the Cats on Thursday night;* Brownlow Medal eye raisers;* A look ahead to our PCM winners;* And plenty 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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Instant Recap Pod: Prelim Pain
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.While fairytales do often come true, unfortunately for the brown and gold faithful it just wasn’t to be on Preliminary Final Friday night at the MCG.In front of nearly 100,000 people under lights in our biggest game of the year, there were too few decent contributors as we got out muscled and outshone by a hardened Geelong outfit.It was a tough watch in the second half - but despite the sub-par showing we were able to unpack the game itself and put some context to the wonderful season that 2025 was.Join Danny, Darren, Brad and Weiss as they discussed:🗣️ Key talking points:* The Hawk Walk led by our President - another wonderful display of our proud club culture;* The first three goals, the opening term, and daring to dream;* The umpiring;* Mitch Lewis’ first half;* Being beaten comprehensively by Geelong’s band of stalwarts;* Our midfield woes;* The good - Moore, Ginni, Gunston and Nash;* The not so good - CJ, Ward, Worpel and many more (particularly in the second half);* And much much more.Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content online. Follow us on social media through the links below:X/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: The Prelim Preview
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.With a preliminary final on the horizon, an (almost) full HI board assembled to discuss another enormous game in HFC history, along with all other matters brown and gold.Hosted by Ash Browne, the pod featured Nat Martin, Julia Faragher, Mick Cowan and Darren Levin, with a special cameo from Brad “Season Not Over” Klibansky.🗣️ Key talking points:* The Adelaide Oval experience courtesy of Mick Cowan;* Brad’s early preview of his Selection Dissection column;* Box Hill’s disappointing end to an otherwise excellent VFL season;* Julia’s recap of our first AFLW loss of the season against the Crows;* The sad end to Luke Breust’s incredible career;* Hawthorn’s remarkable turnaround over the past three years;* All our listeners’ questions including Zach Merrett trade talk; plus* Our Prelim preview and predictions (of course).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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Instant Recap Pod: WE'RE INTO A PRELIM
Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews, analysis, match recaps, and podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.Elimination Finals don’t come much better than that. After a Giant win on the road last week, the Hawks backed it up with a demolition of the Minor Premiers, winning by 34 points and teeing up a Preliminary Final against ~ you can’t script this ~ Geelong.Daz, Julia, Ash, Weissy, Mora and — live from Adelaide — Mick Cowan caught up within 20 minutes of the final siren to celebrate the win and look forward to what promises to be another blockbuster clash against the Cats.🗣️ Key talking points:* A dominant four-quarter performance with contributions from across every line.* Jack Gunston’s best finals haul.* The Adelaide experience courtesy of Mick.* Sam Butler’s clutch cameo.* Mr September Jai Newcombe.* Josh Ward’s best season in brown and gold.* Jack Scrimshaw is back.* Josh Weddle’s all-action performance.* Chol’s sneaky good game, despite not hitting the scoreboard.* Is Gini under an injury cloud?* Connor Macdonald and Dylan Moore bringing the energy.* The looming prelim against Geelong – tantalising, or terrifying?Please consider subscribing to our Substack, and make sure you tell your friends and family where they can get the best Hawthorn content online. Follow us on social media through the links below:X/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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