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.This is a big one. Hawks Insiders own Ashley Browne sat down with Hawthorn champion and newly minted Hall of Fame inductee Luke Hodge to chat through his induction and his journey to this point.No dot points, no fancy words. This podcast doesn’t need it. Sit back, turn up the volume and fill your Hawthorn free weekend with a fantastic conversation between Ash and Luke.Thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. 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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Instant Reaction Pod: Hawks vs Crows
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.It wasn’t pretty, but as Sam Mitchell said, it was probably our best win of the season. A cold night down in Launceston it took the Hawks a while to warm to the task, but when they did, likely thanks in part to a bake from their coach, the team showed the grit needed to get the win against a quality opponent.In an Instant Reaction Pod with a difference, Danny is joined by ‘Angry’ Brad, as well as a starring cameo from Shane Crawford (you read that right) to chat about the game and plenty of other things.🗣️ Key talking points:* The slow start, the spray, and the response;* An impressive second half performance by a team desperate to head into the bye in comfort;* Key moments that dictated the game;* Standout players and the leadership shown by the stand-in skipper;* Box Hill’s win against Coburg and the pressure on spots;* Players who are coming back and how Mitchell and co fit them in';* Crawf’s thoughts on our season so far and what this team is capable of;* Sam Mitchell the coach and why he’s held in such high regard;* A snippet about the 2008 GF and a fantastic story about Stewy Dew;* and so much more…Thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. 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: Is HOK back?
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 are up and about after an unexpected win against the Dogs that Brad is still apologising for — and so are the Insiders.Ahead of a big clash against a Top 4 side in Adelaide, a bullish Ash, Mick, Weissy and Daz caught up on:* The best performers from our morale boosting win against the Dogs;* The Gini media beat up and how he plays better on the edge;* Selection headaches against the Crows;* Whether HOKball was properly back';* The young son-of-a-gun that stood out in our VFL win;* The Harley Reid trade rumour that won’t go away.* Ash’s thoughts from the Hall Of Fame red carpet;* What made Hall Of Fame inductee Luke Hodge such a champion;* The Hawks Hall Of Famers that are next in line;* A historic night in Launceston; and* All your questions from socials.Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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 Reaction Pod: Hawks vs Dogs
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.How bloody good was that? It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the Hawks but on Thursday night the boy proved that it isn’t ‘season over’ but it’s season just getting started.In a wide-ranging and pretty all over the shop type chat, recorded 20 minutes after the final siren, Danny and Nat talked through the Hawks best win of 2025.🗣️ Key talking points:* Just how important the win actually was;* A good start, plenty of pressure and much better execution;* The requisite level of effort from everyone, to a man;* Standout performers including the best 8 players in Nat’s best 6;* The changes to the team structure and the impact it had;* What happens to the side when Sicily, Scrimshaw, Watson, Lewis and Day are fit;* and so much more…Thank you for your ongoing support of Hawks Insiders. 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: In the Doghouse
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.Another week searching for positives, and despite the loss to the Pies on Friday night there has been more to be happy about over the past few days.Ahead of the Thursday night clash against the Bulldogs, Ash, Mick and Weissy got together to discuss a range of topics including:* Press conferences - the do’s and do not’s;* Sam Mitchell on Media Street;* Selection and rewarding form;* Who is injured, who has been managed and fact versus fiction;* Re-signings and contract discussions;* The Dogs - what we hope to see and how we think it will go;* and plenty more…Thanks to our loyal Hawks Insiders subscribers — your support helps make the pod 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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