Stop bashing the expansion clubs

Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.

AFL sharpshooters: Best shots at goal

AFL sharpshooters: Best shots at goal
AFL goalkicking coach Ben Dixon says the AFL’s sharpshooters are thriving under the freedom to practice with fewer sports-science restrictions.

Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back

Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.

Hawks getting their mojo back

Hawks getting their mojo back
SAM Mitchell says Hawthorn’s nine-goal final term that blew Richmond away on Friday night was a window to the team’s top game and a “step forward” in fourth straight flag pursuit.

Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks

Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
NORTH Melbourne has suffered a major long-term injury and another star is in doubt for this weekend. Latest take on your club’s playing stocks. EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST

SuperLadder: where does your club sit?

SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
HOW is your club placed after Round 7? Herald Sun expert Jon Anderson looks at every club after another big weekend of football.

SuperCoach studs and duds

SuperCoach studs and duds
WE review every game to find out who stood up for our SuperCoach teams and who lets us down in Round 7. Did your players get a mention?

Hawks down Tigers without trio of superstars

Hawks down Tigers without trio of superstars
DESPITE missing its superstar trio of Mitchell, Hodge and Roughead, Hawthorn kicked its highest score of the season in its win over Richmond.

Video: Did Hawks get lucky with late goal?

Video: Did Hawks get lucky with late goal?
THE #FreeKickHawthorn hashtag was trending last week but it could be #FreeGoalHawthorn this week after another contentious decision late in the game. WATCH IT and VOTE

Hawks step up without Mitchell, Hodge

Hawks step up without Mitchell, Hodge
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson says his side has relied too heavily on Sam Mitchell and his late withdrawal on Friday night forced his teammates to “step up”.

Lewis leads Hawks over the line

Lewis leads Hawks over the line
WITH fellow playmaker Sam Mitchell out of the side, Hawthorn’s Jordan Lewis was under the pump. He delivered when the Hawks needed him most.

What’s happened to Hawthorn’s midfield?

What’s happened to Hawthorn’s midfield?
TRYING to explain Hawthorn’s problems? Start with these crazy numbers on the Hawks’ star midfielders.