AFL News: Hawthorn

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September 19

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ashley Klein has been announced as the new CEO.

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August 26

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves was briefly assessed for a right ankle concern in Q2 on Saturday. He underwent a further assessment in the change rooms. 

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Q1 opening centre bounce: N.Reeves (R), J.Worpel, W.Day, C.Nash

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August 22

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Jai Newcombe (hamstring) will be a Round 24 test
Mitch Lewis (foot) will be a Round 24 test
Brandon Ryan (illness) will be a Round 24 test

Jack O’Sullivan (groin) further assessment 

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Changkuoth Jiath (groin) season 
Sam Frost (foot) season 
Chad Wingard (Achilles) season 
Fionn O’Hara (knee) season

Source: Hawthorn

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August 20

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Will Day was assessed for a leg concern in Q4 on Sunday. 

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August 19

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Round 23 Team Change: Brandon Ryan EMG OUT, Lloyd Meek EMG per Hawthorn. 

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August 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Mitch Lewis (foot) will be a Round 23 test
Brandon Ryan (illness) will be a Round 23 test

Jack O’Sullivan (groin) further assessment 

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Changkuoth Jiath (groin) season 
Sam Frost (foot) season 
Chad Wingard (Achilles) season 
Fionn O’Hara (knee) season

Source: Hawthorn

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August 13

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Chad Wingard was assisted from the ground in Q1 with a lower leg concern on Sunday. He was subbed out of the game. 

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August 12

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Round 22 Team Change: Brandon Ryan OUT, Denver Grainger-Barras IN per Hawthorn.

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August 9

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Henry Hustwaite (ankle) available 

Karl Amon (knee) will be a Round 22 test
Sam Frost (foot) will be a Round 22 test

Fionn O’Hara (knee) further assessment 
Jack O’Sullivan (groin) further assessment 

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Changkuoth Jiath (groin) season 

Source: Hawthorn

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August 5

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves was assessed for a back concern in Q2 on Saturday. 

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August 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Karl Amon (knee) will be a Round 21 test
Henry Hustwaite (ankle) will be a Round 21 test
Fionn O’Hara (knee) will be a Round 21 test

Changkuoth Jiath (groin) further assessment 
Jack O’Sullivan (groin) further assessment 

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Source: Hawthorn

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July 29

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Team Change: Fergus Greene EMG OUT, Cooper Stephens EMG per Hawthorn. 

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July 25

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Max Ramsden (concussion protocol) Available

Fergus Greene (knee) will be a Round 20 test

Changkuoth Jiath (groin) further assessment 
Fionn O’Hara (knee) further assessment 
Jack O’Sullivan (groin) further assessment 

Henry Hustwaite (ankle) 1 week

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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July 22

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Sicily was assessed for a foot/ankle concern in Q1 on Saturday. He returned to the game.

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July 18

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

James Blanck (concussion protocol) Available 

Max Ramsden (concussion protocol) not available

Fergus Greene (knee) will be a Round 19 test

Changkuoth Jiath (groin) further assessment 

Fionn O’Hara (knee) 1 week

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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July 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Fergus Greene was assisted from the ground with a leg concern in Q2 on Sunday. He returned to the game. Greene was subbed out of the game in Q3 and iced his right knee. 

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July 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jarman Impey was assessed for a rib concern in Q1 on Sunday. He returned to the game.

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July 11

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Luke Breust (throat) will be a Round 18 test
Changkuoth Jiath (calf) will be a Round 18 test
Josh Morris (shoulder) will be a Round 18 test
Clay Tucker (illness) will be a Round 18 test

James Blanck (concussion protocol) not available 

Fionn O’Hara (knee) further assessment 

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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July 8

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Will Day was assessed for a shoulder concern at 3QT on Saturday. He returned to the game in Q4.

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July 8

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Mitch Lewis was assessed for a foot/ankle concern in Q1 on Saturday. 

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July 4

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Jarman Impey (back) will be a Round 17 test
Tyler Brockman (illness) will be a Round 17 test
Emerson Jeka (calf) will be a Round 17 test

Josh Morris (shoulder) further assessment 
Fionn O’Hara (knee) further assessment 

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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July 2`

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Mitch Lewis was assessed for a foot/ankle concern in Q2 on Sunday. He returned to the game at the start of Q3. 

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July 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Round 16 Team Change: Jarman Impey (injured) OUT, Harry Morrison into the 22 per Hawthorn. 

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June 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Round 16 Team Change: Tyler Brockman (illness) OUT, Finn Maginness into the squad per Hawthorn. 

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June 27

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Changkuoth Jiath (calf) available 
Jack O’Sullivan (groin) available 

Emerson Jeka (calf) 1 week

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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June 25

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick was assessed for a foot/ankle concern in Q3 on Sunday. He returned to the game shortly after an assessment. 

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June 20

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Sam Frost (foot) available 
Luke Breust (quad) available

Changkuoth Jiath (calf) will be a Round 15 test

Jack O’Sullivan (groin) 2-3 weeks

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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June 13

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Sam Frost (foot) available Round 15
Luke Breust (quad) available Round 15

Changkuoth Jiath (calf) will be a Round 15 test

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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June 10

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Luke Bruest was assessed for a leg cork in Q3 on Saturday. He returned to the ground with his left thigh strapped. He was subbed out of the game shortly after. 

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June 10

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Will Day was assessed for a left shoulder concern in Q1 on Saturday. He returned to the game with his left shoulder strapped. 

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June 6

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Emerson Jeka (hamstring) expected to be available 

Chad Wingard (calf) will be a Round 13 test
Changkuoth Jiath (calf) 2-3 weeks

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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May 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Josh Ward (foot) will be a Round 12 test
Chad Wingard (calf) will be a Round 12 test
Jack O’Sullivan (managed) will be a Round 12 test
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 1 week
Changkuoth Jiath (calf) 3 weeks

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Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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May 27

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Seamus Mitchell was assessed for a leg concern in Q4 on Saturday. 

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May 25

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says they’re confident Ned Reeves (ankle) will be available for Round 11.

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May 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Short:
Ned Reeves (ankle) will be a Round 11 test
Chad Wingard (calf) 1 week
Josh Ward (foot) 1 week 
Changkuoth Jiath (calf) 2 weeks 
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 2 weeks 

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Mid/Long:
Max Lynch (concussion protocol) Inactive list

Source: Hawthorn

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May 21

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jacob Koschitzke was assessed for a leg concern in Q3 on Sunday.  

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May 21

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves was subbed out of the game in Q3 on Sunday with a foot/ankle concern. 

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May 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Max Lynch (concussion protocol) further assessment
Jai Serong (illness) available 

Short Term:
Changkuoth Jiath (calf) not available 
Josh Ward (foot) not available 

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Long Term:
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 3-4 weeks 

Source: Hawthorn

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May 13

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Changkuoth Jiath was assessed for a leg concern in Q4 on Saturday. 

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May 13

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Blanck was subbed out in Q2 on Saturday with a leg concern. 

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May 9

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Luke Breust and Changkuoth Jiath will be available for Round 9.

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May 9

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Max Lynch (concussion protocol) further assessment

Short Term:
Josh Ward (foot) not available 
Jai Serong (illness) 1 week

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Long Term:
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) minimum 4 weeks 

Source: Hawthorn

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May 6

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves was assessed for an ankle/leg concern in Q1 on Saturday night. He returned to the game shortly after the assessment. 

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May 4

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Changkuoth Jiath (managed) and Luke Breust (managed) will not play in Round 8.

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May 2

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Max Lynch (concussion protocol) further assessment
Fionn O’Hara (concussion protocol) available

Short Term:
Josh Morris (calf) will be a Round 8 test

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Long Term:
Jai Serong (illness) 3-4 weeks

Source: Hawthorn

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April 29

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Fergus Greene was assessed after colliding with the goal post in Q3.

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April 26

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Mitch Lewis (knee) available
Henry Hustwaite (concussion protocol) available

Short Term:
Fionn O’Hara (concussion protocol) not available
Max Lynch (concussion protocol) not available

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Long Term:
Jai Serong (illness) 4-5 weeks

Source: Hawthorn

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April 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jarman Impey was assessed for an ankle/foot concern in Q4 on Sunday. 

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April 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Chad Wingard was assessed for a right shoulder concern in Q4 on Sunday. He returned to the game shortly after the assessment. 

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April 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Denver Grainger-Barras was assessed for a rib concern in Q2 on Sunday. He was also assessed in Q3 for a cut to the head. 

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April 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Max Lynch was assessed for high contact in Q2 on Sunday. He was subbed out of the game with concussion per Hawthorn. 

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April 18

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Fionn O’Hara (concussion protocol) to be assessed 

Short Term:
Chad Wingard (tongue) will be a Round 6 test
Cooper Stephens (calf) will be a Round 6 test
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) will be a Round 6 test
Jack Scrimshaw (toe) will be a Round 6 test
Mitch Lewis (knee) 1 week 
Henry Hustwaite (concussion protocol) not available

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Long Term:
Jai Serong (illness) no current return date available

Source: Hawthorn

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April 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Chad Wingard was assessed for a mouth/tongue concern in Q2 on Sunday. He was subbed out at HT. 

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April 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Luke Breust was assessed for a leg/hamstring concern in Q1 on Sunday. 

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April 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Denver Grainger-Barras will replace Jack Scrimshaw in the squad for Round 5 per Hawthorn. 

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April 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says there’ll likely be a couple of changes from the team last week. 

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April 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell confirms Chad Wingard will be named in the starting 22. 

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April 12

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Short Term:
Josh Weddle (ankle) will be a Round 5 test. Expected to be available. 
Henry Hustwaite (concussion protocol) not available
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 1 week
Mitch Lewis (knee) 1-2 weeks

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Long Term:
Jai Serong (illness) no current return date available

Source: Hawthorn

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April 10

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says there’ll be at least a couple of changes for Round 5. 

Source: Fox

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April 10

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Conor Nash was assessed for high contact after a head clash in Q2 on Monday. He was taken into the change rooms for further assessment. He returned to the game after the assessment.

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April 7

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Team change for Monday: James Blanck will replace Josh Weddle in the squad per Hawthorn. 

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April 5

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says his mids are “not looking for big numbers as individuals” but more so  attempting to win the “battle” as a group. Mitchell added that with 6 mids some players are being forced out of position. 

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April 5

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Mitch Lewis (knee) is looking at a Round 7-8 return “at best” and has been dealing with an issue on his oppositive knee. 

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April 5

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says if Chad Wingard (calf) gets through training this week he’ll be available to play on Monday. 

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April 4

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Josh Morris (shoulder) available for VFL return
Chad Wingard (calf) available

Short Term:
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 2 weeks
Mitch Lewis (knee) 2-3 weeks

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Long Term:
Jai Serong (illness) no current return date available

Source: Hawthorn

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March 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Harry Morrison will be named this week.

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March 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Jack Scrimshaw will be named this week.

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March 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Chad Wingard is expected to be available this week provided he gets through training. 

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March 28

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Short Term:
Chad Wingard (calf) will be Round 3 test. Likely available 
Josh Morris (shoulder) 1-2 weeks
Jai Serong (illness) no current return date available

Long Term:
Mitch Lewis (knee) 4-5 weeks
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 3-4 weeks

Source: Hawthorn

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March 21

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list
Harry Morrison (hamstring) available

Short Term:
Chad Wingard (calf) not available Round 2
Josh Morris (shoulder) 3 weeks

Long Term:
Mitch Lewis (knee) 5-6 weeks
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) 4-5 weeks

Source: Hawthorn

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March 19

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says he released Finn Maginness from his tagging duties on Zach Merrett to make adjustments forward of the ball today.  

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March 19

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Chad Wingard was assessed for a calf concern in Q3. He spent the majority of the final Qtr on the bench. 

AFLRATINGS Players News: Chad Wingard

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March 17

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell references Dylan Moore playing a half-forward role this season.

Source: SEN

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March 17

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell confirms they’ll start the season with two rucks. 

Source: SEN

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March 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Cam Mackenzie will debut in Round 1 per Hawthorn. 

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March 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Hawthorn Injury list

Short Term:
Harry Morrison (hamstring) Will be a test. 

Long Term:
Josh Morris (shoulder) Out 4-5 weeks.
Mitch Lewis (knee) Out 5-6 weeks.
Emerson Jeka (hamstring) Out 5-6 weeks.

Source: Hawthorn

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March 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Mitch Lewis is likely to return in the range of Round 4-6.

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March 6

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Sicily says Mitch Lewis could return around Round 4-5.

Source: SEN

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March 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adrian Hickmott says managing the workload of the young midfield group will be in the “front of our minds” this season.

Source: SEN

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March 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adrian Hickmott says he expects Finn Maginness to play the “same” role as last season. 

Source: SEN

Fantasy Impact: Expect Finn Maginness to be used in a hard tagging role throughout the 2023 season. Last year senior coach Sam Mitchell challenged several teams with a variety of oppositions tags. Without knowing which player will be the target each week it is fair to say Mitchell will identify and remove an important role from opposition teams. 

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March 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adrian Hickmott says Harry Morrison is expected to return “pretty soon” from a hamstring injury.

Source: SEN

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March 2

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Chris Newman says the coaching group was “pleased” with the performance of Cam Mackenzie on Thursday. 

Fantasy Impact: Cam Mackenzie recorded 24 disposals, 5 marks and 3 tackles for the Hawks in the practice match against Collingwood. A debut in Round 1 is highly likely.

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March 2

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Changkuoth Jiath (hip/leg) was assessed on the sidelines in Q2. He returned to the ground within a few minutes.

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February 28

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Cooper Stephens, Cam Mackenzie, Changkuoth Jiath, Luke Breust, Max Ramsden and Jai Serong are available to play to this week per Hawthorn. 

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February 23

AFLRATINGS NEWS: GM of Football Rob McCartney says Cam Mackenzie (leg cork) will play in the practice match next week.

Source: SEN

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February 22

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Butler has signed a two-year contract extension per Hawthorn. He is now contracted until the end of 2025.

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February 17

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Sicily has been announced as Hawthorn captain.

Source: Ashley Browne

James Sicily the new @HawthornFC captain.

— Ashley Browne (@hashbrowne) February 17, 2023

 

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February 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adrian Hickmott says Chad Wingard will play in a practice match next week.   

Source: SEN

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February 16

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adrian Hickmott says James Sicily (ankle) “will be fine”. 

Source: SEN

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Fergus Greene was a solid marking option in the forward line presenting a number of times as a genuine target. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Henry Hustwaite was used through the middle of the ground late and was very clean through congestion.

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Lachlan Bramble was used across half-back for the first team early. Josh Weddle was used on the outside on a wing and behind the ball for the second team early. His pace and game awareness was a standout. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Cam Mackenzie was used through centre bounces on the second team early and was able to get his hands on the ball first several times. Cooper Stephens was also used at centre bounces in the second team early. Noah Long was also used. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: James Sicily was assessed twice for a left foot/ankle concern. He did not return after the second assessment. Sicily was used in defence when playing. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

James Sicily likely done for the day with a left foot/ankle concern. @aflratings

— Pete (@aflratingsPete) February 15, 2023

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves was assessed for a cut just above the right eye, he returned to the ground after being strapped up. Reeves and Meek split the ruck/fwd role. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Dylan Moore played mostly across half-forward, he moved up and down the wing and was used multiple times in ball transition. Moore was also able to hit the scoreboard. Karl Amon was able to find plenty of ball and provided quality inside forward 50 entries. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jai Newcombe, Will Day and James Worpel were used at the opening centre bounces in Q1 and Q2. Josh Ward appeared to be the first rotation at centre bounces. Connor MacDonald was also used at centre bounces at times. 

Source: @aflratingsPete

 

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Hawks intra

This completes 10/10 Vic clubs this pre-season. pic.twitter.com/qD4TNU73wl

— Pete (@aflratingsPete) February 15, 2023

February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves references Jai Newcombe, Josh Ward, James Worpel, Cam Mackenzie and Cooper Stephens when discussion the core midfield group. Reeves added that Worpel “is back to his best”.

Source: SEN

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves says the ruck combination with Lloyd Meek “should work really well together”. Reeves added that Meek can use his mobility and strength around the ground while he offers something different with his height at centre bounces and when playing forward.

Source: SEN

Fantasy Impact: Hawthorn is set to play a dual ruck setup with Lloyd Meek and Ned Reeves splitting time forward and ruck. The fantasy scoring output for each could be limited with time spent forward which is likely to deliver inconsistent scores. 

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February 15

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ned Reeves has signed a three-year contract extension at the Hawks. He is now contracted until the end of 2026 per Hawthorn. 

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February 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell references Fergus Greene or Emerson Jeka as possible replacements for Mitch Lewis. 

Source: Callum Twomey 

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February 14

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Mitch Lewis (knee) could return as early as Round 4-5 “as an absolute best case scenario”.

Source: Callum Twomey

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell on the best case scenario for Mitch Lewis’ return from his knee injury and the candidates to replace him in the Hawks’ forward line👇 https://t.co/PiUZxgdw5A

— Callum Twomey (@CalTwomey) February 13, 2023

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February 8

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Dylan Moore has signed a three-year contract extension at Hawthorn. He is now contracted until the end of 2026.

Source: Mitch Cleary

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February 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick says he may spend time further up the ground this season. He added that depending on the opposition he may play off opponents or move to a lock down defensive role. 

Source: SEN

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February 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick says there won’t be much of a change to the game style this season.

Source: SEN

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February 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick says Cam Mackenzie looks “ready-made” to play an inside midfield role.

Source: SEN

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February 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick says Lloyd Meek is going to be “handy” assisting Ned Reeves in the ruck. 

Source: SEN

Fantasy Impact: It is likely Hawthorn are heading for a dual ruck situation with Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek. With key forward Mitch Lewis set to miss the start of the season it is possible both Reeves and Meek could spend significant periods of time forward which could limit their fantasy output. 

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February 3

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Blake Hardwick says the injury to Mitch Lewis (ACL) is looking “pretty positive” at this stage.

Source: SEN

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February 2

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Josh Ward (groin/hip) has returned to full training this week. 

Source: Josh Gabelich

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February 2

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Jai Newcombe says he’ll play “a lot” though the midfield this season. 

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February 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Davis Hale says Cam Mackenzie should “push” for an AFL debut early in 2023.

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February 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: A final decision is yet to be made on whether Josh Weddle plays through the midfield or in defence this season per assistant coach Kade Simpson. 

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February 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Karl Amon says he’ll play a similar role on a wing at Hawthorn with the ability to play as an inside mid.

Source: SEN

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February 1

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Karl Amon says Josh Weddle is “physically” ready to adapt to playing at AFL level.

Source: SEN

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January 31

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Harry Morrison (hamstring) will be sidelined for at least a month per Hawthorn. He is expected to be available for Round 1.

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January 30

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Harry Morrison was assessed for a leg injury at training today.

Source: Daniel Cherny

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January 26

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Mitch Lewis will be out for an extended period following an ACL sprain at training. Lewis will not require surgery at this stage and is expected to miss round one per Hawthorn. 

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Will Day has moved into the midfield “a bit more” over pre-season. 

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says there are no “significant” positional changes this season. 

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: There is genuine “competition” for spots at the ruck position per senior coach Sam Mitchell. He added they will “trial” playing one and two rucks in pre-season games. 

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says James Worpel is taking “significant steps” over pre-season.

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell references Henry Hustwaite as one of the talented young players.

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January 24

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Sam Mitchell says Cam McKenzie and Josh Weddle have settled well but are “still learning”.

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January 21

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Josh Ward says he’s looking to take a “solid role” in the Hawthorn midfield this season.

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January 20

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Chris Newman says Karl Amon has trained the “bulk” of pre-season through the midfield. He added Amon adds flexibility though the midfield either inside or outside. 

Source: SEN

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January 20

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Josh Ward & Conor Nash are expected to return to full training next week per assistant coach Chris Newman.

Source: SEN

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January 20

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Chris Newman says playing two rucks gives you “flexibility”. He added Lloyd Meek can play ruck and forward. 

Source: SEN

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January 18

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Josh Ward has signed a two-year contract extension at Hawthorn. He is now contracted until the end of 2025.

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January 18

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Will Day says he’s been training with the mids group with a view to playing through the midfield in the long term following discussions with senior coach Sam Mitchell. Day added this is the first pre-season at Hawthorn where he’s had no injury issues over pre-season. 

Source: RSN

Fantasy Impact: Day is likely to move to an outside midfield role with several positional moves also possible under senior coach Sam Mitchell to start the 2023 season. The move of Day away from a defensive role opens up a spot for a running half-back type. New draftee Josh Weddle would be one player to keep a watch on over pre-season for a potential early debut to slot into a defensive role. 

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January 17