Ever get the feeling you know more about the Mighty Hawks than the people paid to write, think and talk about footy on a daily basis?
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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 has come and gone, filled with Hawthorn news, speculation and adoration from the wider football world.Life is good.Another week of zero tech glitches - X seems to be a thing of the past.But the space was still safe, as Ash Browne joined together with Andrew Weiss, Mick Cowan and Simon Morawetz as they got into deep conversation around the best bits from the week so far, including:* The importance of independent Hawthorn media when we are good;* The GWS Giants win - what we liked, and how we feel;* Oscar Allen;* Harley Reid versus Zak Butters;* Box Hill and our fringe players;* Questions from around our social traps;* And much more.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don’t forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 Giants
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.A game so enjoyable an immediate recording was in order, Danny and Daz got stuck into the Hawks biggest win so far this season, with the boys chatting through exactly how the Hawks kept the fortress protected in the wind at Launceston.🗣️ Key talking points:* The wind and the way the Hawks played it;* A rough start but the need to judge at the half;* Second quarter, now known as the Will Day quarter;* The third. The best quarter of football of 2025;* Emerging Cam Mackenzie;* Wiz;* Underrated performers;* A min Box Hill wrap;* Plenty, plenty 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 on the web.Don’t forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 - 26 March
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 new week at Hawks Insiders and we came good on writing the wrongs from last week, making sure that we had no issues on X for the entire evening.Okay - that was because there was no X Safe Space - and perhaps a bit of a look into our future where we potentially change the format of our Wednesday night / Thursday morning offering.Watch this ‘Space’ - pardon the pun.So for now you can sit back and listen to the dulcet tones of Andrew Weiss and Nat Martin as they unpacked a host of brown and gold news from the week, including:.* A slightly different look at the Blues game and what it means to be 3-0;* Harry Morrison and Finn Maginness love - and a look at our depth;* Injuries and how we are looking to replace Connor Macdonald;* A look ahead to the Giants game and questions from our followers;* How Harry Kane and Dylan Moore have more in comment than you think;* Buddy back in town;* And much more.We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don’t forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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 Blues
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.Under the lights, under the pump, and yet again, the Hawks delivered when it mattered — grinding out a 20-point win against a backs-to-the-wall Carlton t the ‘G. Final score: Hawthorn 12.8 (80) defeated Carlton 8.12 (60).The morning after the game, Prinsy and Daz had a rogue, “feelings not facts” chat. It was full of the sort of optimism that comes with a side that just might be building something pretty special.🗣️ Key talking points:* Weathering the early storm and absorbing the pressure;* Efficiency wins games;* Jai’s evolving into one of the comp’s best mids;* Josh Battle — welcome to the Hawthorn Footy Club;* Marbs magic;* Ward and MacKenzie stepping up;* CJ bringing the deep house vibes;* Gunston turning back the clock;* Gini’s selflessness;* Depth proving vital;* How do you even begin to fill a Croc-sized hole? 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 on the web.Don’t forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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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HI Safe Space Replacement Pod - 19 March
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.First of all, a massive apology to all of our Insiders community for the avalanche of technical issues that plagued our attempted Spaces live catchup on Wednesday night.But never fear — we quickly pivoted into an Emergency Podcast with special guest Ed Sill, outgoing President of the Box Hill Hawks, to preview the upcoming VFL season.Ash, Danny, Mora, Brad and Mick chatted about a range of topics including:* Our quick review of the game against the Bombers;* The injury to Jack Scrimshaw the the importance of him in our backline;* A proper pre-match preview of the Thursday night clash against the Blues;* A special appearance from and long form segment with our great friend Ed Sill;* And much more…We appreciate your support here at Hawks Insiders, thank you to our subscribers for helping to allow us to do what we do. Don’t forget to listen in as the HI team goes live on Wednesday nights on X (Twitter). 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
Ever get the feeling you know more about the Mighty Hawks than the people paid to write, think and talk about footy on a daily basis?
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We’ll be delivering considered Hawthorn Footy Club content straight to your inbox and podcast providers, centred around topics that reflect what true Hawks supporters are talking about, not lazy mainstream media narratives that are just so easy to debunk. hawksinsiders.substack.com
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