As if this historic rivalry needed another spotfire, but Zach Merrett’s failed trade in 2025 has set the scene for a heated clash on Friday night at the MCG.

Coaching great Alastair Clarkson has revealed how he feared the fallout from Hawthorn’s devastating racism saga would kill ...

Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a traditional rivalry clash between Carlton and Richmond. On Friday, Essendon will get its season underway against Hawthorn.

Zach Merrett has suffered a brutal ‘what if’ in Round 1 as Hawthorn dished out a 21.19 (145) to 13.5 (83) demolition over ...

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has called out a "defensive system breakdown" from his beloved AFL club after their Round 1 ...

Coach Brad Scott says Essendon are under no illusions how far off the AFL’s best they remain after their defence was shown up ...

There will be nowhere for Hawthorn to hide on Friday night against arch nemesis Essendon after its coach Sam Mitchell made a clear demand.

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how ...

Cam Mackenzie will face a fitness test this week to be available for Round 1 against Essendon this Friday night. Hawthorn High Performance Manager Peter Burge detailed Mackenzie's progression through ...

A forgotten goalsneak and an uncapped forward put their hand up for opening round selection for a depleted Cats side in their 17-point practice match loss to Hawthorn in Dingley.

The AFL Fans’ Association will demand AFL CEO Andrew Dillon for more “transparency” around fully ticketed matches this AFL season.