Hawthorn Hawks
Author of Hawthorn racism report charged with fraud
Phil Egan, who authored an incendiary report into alleged racism at the Hawthorn Football Club, has been slapped with dozens of fraud charges over allegations he siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Aboriginal co-op.
- by Cameron Houston and Peter Ryan
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Snap Shot
AFL 2023
Is the ladder Lyon? Why St Kilda might take the fifth
St Kilda have their knockers, but they have been more stable than most teams in the eight this year. Meanwhile, Buddy’s No.38 is where the real magic lies...
- by Peter Ryan
An ‘automatic Legend’: Buddy’s fellow greats marvel at the one-of-a-kind forward
Lance Franklin’s peers, and the greats before him – from Wayne Carey to Dermott Brereton – believe the superstar forward will be recognised as an AFL Legend as soon as he is eligible.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
AFL 2023
Ten of the best: The most magical moments of Lance Franklin’s AFL career
Lance Franklin lit up many games in his glittering AFL career. As he retires, it’s time to look back at the 10 performances that proved his greatness.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2023
Blues and Giants surging as woes deepen for Cats, Dons and Dogs: Key takeouts from round 20
Dismiss your doubts about Carlton and GWS; their return to form is real. But the same can’t be said for reigning premier Geelong, who dropped a game at home and now have significant injury concerns.
As it happened AFL 2023 round 20: ‘I got yelled at at half-time’: Gawn reveals Goodwin spray helped inspire Demons win over Tigers; Crouch stars as Saints beat Hawks
Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as Hawthorn takes on St Kilda and then Richmond squares off with Melbourne.
- by Roy Ward
Saints strengthen finals hopes, Roos stumble in Eagle-and-spoon race
The Saints put on a clinic in the first term, but Hawthorn came back hard before Ross Lyon’s team steadied in the last term to firm up their finals aspirations.
- by Marc McGowan
Tigers surge late to pip Hawks in spectacular comeback; Franklin drives Swans to win in likely WA farewell
Richmond have stormed home from 36 points down late in the third quarter to steal a miracle one-point win over Hawthorn after a Liam Baker goal in the dying stages.
Analysis
AFL 2023
Finals implications and fixture quirks: Why round 19 really matters
There is plenty on the line in an intriguing round 19, with premiership favouritism, top four and top eight implications, not to mention a chance for revenge for one sacked coach.
- by Jon Pierik
Roos to seek AFL help as plight deepens after being flattened by Hawks
The Hawks and Kangaroos might be close on the ladder, but Sunday’s result show’s there’s a big gap between the cellar-dwellers and raised more concerns about where the Roos are headed.
- by Marc McGowan
Swans on key defender hunt; WA coach weighs in on Harley Reid; ex-Dees star’s son catches the eye
The Swans continue to hunt for a big-name key defensive recruit, given the uncertainty about Paddy McCartin’s playing future as he recovers from his latest concussion.
- by Marc McGowan