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The Latest Breaking News from Josh Battle

Hawks out-tackle Bulldogs for badly needed win

Hawthorn have broken their three-game winning streak, beating the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium by 22 points.

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Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.

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Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports

Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he would welcome more potential talented players at the club following the off-season recruiting of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.

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Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans

James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.

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Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener

Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.

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Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.

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Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.

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Boom AFL recruit Smith shines in first Cats hit-out

Bailey Smith was the centre of attention at GMHBA Stadium and Geelong's star recruit he did not disappoint in the hit-out against Hawthorn.

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Hawthorn livewire has a Power-ful hunger for revenge

Hawthorn's next meeting with Port Adelaide will be one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2025, and Nick Watson already has it circled on his calendar.

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Finals exit fuels Hawks for more in 2025

Hawthorn are determined to kick on from their finals run next year, and are confident Tom Barrass and Josh Battle can help them do so.

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Cats footy boss has dig at Saints over AFL compensation

The AFL compensation for St Kilda losing free agent Josh Battle to Hawthorn has prompted a barb from Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie.

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Saints, Giants reap first-round AFL compensation picks

St Kilda's blow of losing Josh Battle to Hawthorn via free agency has been offset by the news they will receive pick No.8 as compensation.

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Departing Richmond quartet cop swipe from president

A quartet of Richmond premiership players exiting the club have copped a thinly veiled swipe from the Tigers' president at the best and fairest award.

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Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn

Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.

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Tigers confirm Bolton, Rioli and Baker want to leave

Liam Baker is the latest player set to leave Richmond, while Hawthorn are on track to lure West Coast defender Tom Barrass.

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Saints unsure on Battle future as beefed-up offer looms

Josh Battle faces a huge decision on his AFL future with Hawthorn keen on luring him away from St Kilda, who are unclear on the free agent's intentions.

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Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh

St Kilda star Jack Sinclair believes in the direction the Saints are taking, and hopes in-demand teammate Josh Battle will stay to be a part of it.

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Lyon lauds King after Saint's latest AFL injury setback

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon made it clear he wants Max King to stay at the club long-term, following the key forward's latest serious injury setback.

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Modest Peatling says he needs more to crack GWS team

Fringe player James Peatling helped GWS stay undefeated with a clutch mark against St Kilda but says he'll have to do more to break into the side.

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Inside the game: How Port Adelaide's could change the game with their no-ruck approach

As Port Adelaide takes a no-ruck approach to their footy, Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson ask whether the move is sustainable - and will other clubs follow suit?

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Hayes ACL injury sours grinding Saints win

An ACL tear for St Kilda rookie Jack Hayes has taken the gloss off the Saints' 17-point triumph against GWS.

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