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Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Apr 6

‘Saying goodbye to Waverley Park is tough. It’s where my passion for Hawthorn began—cold days, iconic players, and unforgettable moments.’

As the club moves towards a new era at Dingley, ANDREW WEISS will forever cherish the memories of our old fortress.

Waving goodbye to Waverley

A mixed set of emotions as Waverley Park (Bunjil Bagora) was officially listed on the market

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 21

🎙️Podcast: The Hawks delivered under the bright Thurs night lights! Danny & Daz break down a gutsy 20-point win over Carlton in a 'feelings not facts' chat full of optimism 🔥

Jai’s rise, Marbs magic, CJ’s deep house vibes & more! Listen via your preferred pod provider or ⬇️🎧

Instant Reaction Pod: Hawks vs Blues

THREE. AND. ZIP.

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 20

Article: "At the end of the day, he’s just a good person. And good people are hard to ignore."

Is there a more universally loved Hawthorn Football Club player than Jarman Impey? Daz pays tribute to a very special person ahead of his 200th.

Full article via the link below 👇

“He’s just a good person”

A tribute to Jarman Impey from someone who knows him best

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 19

Link is up now, should be in your SubStack as well 🙂

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 19

🚨 Emergency Podcast 🚨

After tech chaos on Spaces, we regrouped with a huge impromptu pod including a VFL season preview featuring special guest Ed Sill! 🏉🔥

Bombers game review
Blues pre-match preview
VFL deep dive with Ed

Listen now via link ⬇️ or your podcast provider 🎧

HI Safe Space Replacement Pod - 19 March

We tried so hard, and got so far, but in the end it had to be a podcast 🎙️

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 19

Article: As the Hawks brace for a Blue bounce back on Thursday night, BRAD KLIBANSKY has his team ready, fit and firing. The Hawks will need to:

🎯 Shut down their mids
🎯 Don't let Weitering do his thing
🎯 Stop Curnow from being a threat

Read Brad's team to get this done via link ⬇️

Selection Dissection: Beating Brad's Blues

The Hawks brace for a Blue bounce back on Thursday night, in another game under lights

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 15

Podcast: 🎙️ HI Instant Reaction Pod with DARREN LEVIN and NAT MARTIN 🫶🏻

Key takeaways:
- Clinical efficiency inside 50
- Back six standing tall
- Amon’s elite delivery
- Moore's impact
- Watson’s all-round game
- Depth shines

Listen via your podcast provider or the link below ⬇️

Instant Reaction Pod: Hawks vs Bombers (R1)

Listen now | The Hawks start the season 2-0 after a huge win at the 'G

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 12

Podcast: The Hawks delivered a thrilling OR win over the Swans! On this week's Safe Space, the HI crew break down the game, discuss jersey takes, contract rumors, and more 🔥 Tune in for all the insights ahead of our clash with the Bombers!

Listen through your preferred pod provider or via link ⬇️

ICYMI: HI Podcast - 12 March

1-0 baby. The Hawks have already banked more wins than the first 5 weeks of last season. The Insiders were there to break it down.

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 6

Article: The long wait’s over – Hawks kick off Season 2025 v Sydney this Friday! New faces, fierce competition for spots & big opportunities for young guns.

Who makes the cut & who misses out? Check out BRAD KLIBANSKY’s Round 1 selection dissection ⬇️ 🟡🟤🟡

Selection Dissection: Ugly Ducklings or Beautiful Swans?

As we gear up for our biggest game of the season so far ;) Brad Klibansky has had the potential line up under lock and key, until now.

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 5

Podcast: 🚨 New pod alert! HI’s ASHLEY BROWNE & DARREN LEVIN are joined by friend of the Insiders EMMA RACE to break down Full Sweat, the Hawks' pre-season doco on Channel 7.

From Wonderwall to Snowball, Hickmott & Hokball — they cover it all! 🎧 #Hawthorn #AFL

Listen now via link ⬇️

🎧 Full Sweat recap pod

Listen now | HI were joined by Emma Race to break down the most anticipated doco of the summer

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 5

Article: Want the inside word on how the Hawks are putting in the work this pre-season? From CJ’s tunes to silent running & goal-kicking comps — track watcher @cowan179 has the full scoop. 🟤🟡

Read more via the link below ⬇️

What does a pre-season training session look like?

It's not just a DJ set from CJ

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Mar 3

Article: The countdown is on 🔥 Hawthorn enters 2025 with hype, hope, and high expectations. With a healthy list and new additions, the Hawks are primed for a big season—but challenges await.

HI's ASHLEY BROWNE gets us prepped for Opening Round with his latest ⬇️ 🔐

Ready for hype, hope and expectation

Silver linings, possible dark clouds and things to remember on the eve of the new football season.

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 28

Article: A mixed bag in the pre-season game, but plenty of positives to take! Barrass & Battle look primed for a huge season, midfield showed great signs, and the run and carry footy is back. 💪👊

Check out our wrap including Ethan's observations ⬇️

📝 Notes from our second match sim against the Dogs

Pre-season match number two is in the bank as we count the days to Opening Round

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 27

Podcast: Great chat at Thursday Night Safe Space post-Bulldogs match! 🙌

Ash, Danny, Darren, Brad, and Mick discussed the game's highs & lows, preseason match value, injuries, Tom Barrass in brown & gold, Opening Round vs. Swans & a quick mention of Ollie Greeves.

Listen via the link ⬇️

ICYMI: HI Podcast - 27 February

We went live with our immediate post match reaction to the final preseason hit out before the Hawks get stuck into Opening Round next week

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 26

Article: No one knows our jumper better than ANDREW JOHNSTON.

So when he ranks all the jumpers we have worn over the last 100 years (with a few caveats), it is worth giving your attention to.

A cracking read on the eve of the season.

Check out the link below ⬇️ 🔐

The best and the rest (HFC guernsey edition)

You know it's pre-season when the ranking articles come out, but on the eve of Hawthorn's 100th birthday season, now is the time to deep dive into the history of our iconic guernsey

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 24

🔐 🎙️ Mini-Pod: ASH BROWNE chats with Hawthorn captain James Sicily at Captains Day 2025!

🔸Back on Broadway
🔸Playing under lights in 2025
🔸Positional versatility
🔸New recruits Tom Barrass & Josh Battle
🔸Reliving that shot vs Port

One for our paid subscribers. Listen in Substack via the link below ⬇️

HI Exclusive: James Sicily at Captains Day

HI's Ashley Browne catches up with James Sicily for an exclusive chat about the 2025 AFL Premiership Season

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 22

Podcast: Cam Mackenzie joins HI’s DANNY PRINS & DARREN LEVIN to chat:

✅ Finals disappointment & 2025 expectations
✅ His form on the track
✅ Cooper Hodge training the house down
✅ Gun new recruits & Harley Reid talk 👀
✅ Who is primed for a breakout year

Full chat below + on all pod platforms ⬇️

Podcast Special: Cam Mackenzie has arrived

We sit down with HI's 'man' for the 2025 season, and potential breakout star Cam Mackenzie as we look ahead to an exciting new era

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 21

🚨 Tickets for the Hawks Insiders LIVE Panel Show are selling fast! 🦅🎙️ Don't miss out—grab yours before they're gone! 🎟️

Secure your spot now through our Substack using the link below ⬇️

#HawksInsiders #LIVEPanelShow

The Insiders, LIVE... But you'd better hurry!

Tickets have flown out the door since we dropped them on Tuesday. So hurry and get yours if you want to come on the 5th!

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 20

Opportunities are knocking for Hawthorn in 2025! 🚪🔥 From Cam Mackenzie’s breakout potential to James Sicily’s flexibility, the season is full of chances for players to shine.

Who will step up and seize their moment? DANNY PRINS has a look in his latest for HI. Link below ⬇️

When Opportunity Knocks

Opportunities will present themselves across the 2025 season... who will be brave enough to take hold of them?

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 19

Article: 'The Heat is On' at HFC! 🔥 Players like Josh Ward and CJ need big 2025 seasons to secure their spots. It's a crucial year for many as competition heats up.

HI's NAT MARTIN has a look at who's under pressure to perform this year.

Follow the link below for the article ⬇️

The sense of anticipation for this season is palpable, but who will be feeling the pinch?

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 19

Mini-Pod: When we say the subscription is worth the price, its because of exclusives like this. Luke Hodge chats 1:1 with ASHLEY BROWNE in this Subscribers only mini-pod!

Join now as a paid subscriber to unlock this article in your Substack feed! Link to the chat ⬇️ 🔐

HI Exclusive: Luke Hodge

Our exclusive one on one with Hawthorn champion turned media personality Luke Hodge for his take on the Hawks heading in to 2025

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 18

Article: 📝 Notes from our first match sim against the Cats:

Some observations from ASH BROWNE, NAT MARTIN and MICK COWAN (live from GMHBA) to get you through your Wednesday.

This one is for our paid subscribers 🔒

Not a subscriber? Plenty of time to join and enjoy exclusive content like this ⬇️

📝 Notes from our first match sim against the Cats

HI's key thoughts, feelings, and observations from our first official hitout

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 18

We have a foot in both camps at the moment, but great to be here!

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 18

We had some thoughts via this pod, and we will have a article dropping today with our takeaways 👌🏻

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 18

Podcast: It wasn’t a win, but there was plenty to like out of this one. Enjoy the Insiders instant reaction to the Hawks first semi-official hit out of 2025.

HI’s DANNY PRINS and BRAD KLIBANSKY run their eyes over the good and the bad of the loss to the Cats ⬇️

Post-Match Sim Recap: Hawks vs Cats

Back in the saddle like we never left

Hawks Insiders @hawksinsiders.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 🚨

Tickets to the annual HI Panel Show are now LIVE! Secure your tickets quickly, as they won’t hang around long!

2025 is loaded with optimism and so are the Insiders, the Panel Show is the perfect way to kick off the season.

TAKE ME TO MY TICKETS ⬇️

In 2025 it's... The Insiders, LIVE!

Join us for our first LIVE HI panel show for 2025 from the Glenferrie Hotel