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Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide LIVE: AFL footy hits Launceston on Tasmanian election day
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. 'We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well,' Battle said. 'They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. 'It will be a good contest.' Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. 'It's been great for us,' Battle said. 'We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. 'We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side.' Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. 'The contest has always been really tight,' said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. 'We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. 'They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. 'The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played.' Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
The Age
a day ago
- Sport
- The Age
Hawthorn Hawks vs Port Adelaide Power LIVE: AFL footy hits Launceston on Tasmanian election day
Latest posts Latest posts 12.56pm Hawks switched on for crucial Power test Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. 'We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well,' Battle said. 'They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. 'It will be a good contest.' Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. 'It's been great for us,' Battle said. 'We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. 'We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side.' Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. 'The contest has always been really tight,' said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. 'We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. 'They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. 'The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played.' Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hawks switched on for crucial Power test
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted). Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted). Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Hawks switched on for crucial Power test
Hawthorn aren't taking anything for granted in Launceston as injury-hit rivals Port Adelaide present as a potential banana skin on the path towards the AFL finals. The Power, who are out of top-eight contention, will be without injured stars Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis for the clash at UTAS Stadium on Saturday. But Hawks defender Josh Battle is wary of a Port outfit that have won the last four meetings between the sides, including last year's explosive semi-final and a one-sided rout earlier this season. "We know they're a good side when they're at their best as well," Battle said. "They've had the wood over us in the last few games we've played, so we're looking forward to coming up against them. "It will be a good contest." Hawthorn (11-6) slipped to seventh with last week's loss to Fremantle but are more than comfortable in Launceston, where they have won their last 10 games. Former St Kilda backman Battle has featured in all three - victories over GWS (12 points), Adelaide (three) and North Melbourne (85) - since his high-profile switch to the Hawks this season. "It's been great for us," Battle said. "We've got a pretty good record here, so (we've been) really looking forward to coming down here. "We know it's a massive opportunity to perform against a good side." Port assistant coach Josh Carr said there had been no secret to the Power's recent success against the Hawks, in a rivalry that has seemingly cooled since their Gather Round grudge match fell flat. "The contest has always been really tight," said Carr, who will take over from coach Ken Hinkley at the end of the season. "We haven't been lucky to get over the line because we've actually made that happen, but we know how these games pan out. "They're really tough games and we prepare for Hawthorn's best. "The weather's going to be pretty rough, so it won't be any pretty football that needs to be played." Port made three changes to the team that beat West Coast last week, with captain Rozee (hand), gun midfielder Horne-Francis (foot) and Willie Rioli (omitted) all out. Dylan Williams will play his first senior game of the season, after kicking seven goals in a rare appearance as a forward in the SANFL last week. Jackson Mead and Logan Evans also return. Hawthorn also made three changes, recalling Mitch Lewis for his first game this season after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Lewis replaces fellow key forward Mabior Chol (sore groin), while Jack Scrimshaw and Bailey Macdonald were preferred over Cam Mackenzie and Changkuoth Jiath (both omitted).
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hawks to reach for 'kit bag' after Gather Round shocker
Hawthorn will revisit their Gather Round shocker and address a poor recent record against Port Adelaide ahead of their must-win AFL clash. While the Hawks will start favourites on Saturday in their Launceston home away from home, they have lost their last four games to the Power. In a round-six game laden with storylines, Port bounced Hawthorn with 12 goals to three to halftime at Adelaide Oval. What was billed as the highlight of Gather Round, given Port coach Ken Hinkley had taunted Jack Ginnivan after their epic semi-final last September, was a fizzer. Sixth-placed Hawthorn are coming off a loss to Fremantle and must regroup immediately, given someone will finish ninth in the tight finals race. "They've had the wood over us lately, they've won certainly the last three," Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said before Thursday morning training at sodden Waverley. "We haven't handled a couple of situations well. It's a big end to the season for every club and they're in the way of what we're trying to achieve." Mitchell was asked if they would revisit their Gather Round failure or simply get on with business. "A bit of both - we'll prepare the players as best we can to get the outcome we want," he said. "There's a whole range of things in our kit bag that we can use for that. The last couple of times we've played Port is part of that. "But whether we decide to show too much of that or not is to be determined." Hawthorn took a four-game winning streak into last week's Fremantle clash and Mitchell was asked about the significance of the loss. "Your (media) sky has fallen down ... last week we played some parts of really good footy and then some parts that weren't quite up to standard," he said. "Port are more than capable of being a fantastic side, so we know we need to play our best. "There aren't too many teams that can be too far from their best too often, and we're certainly in that boat." A feature of the Fremantle game was the absurdly high tackle count, which the Dockers won 103-78. Mitchell noted his team had the second-highest tackle count of the round. "They were outstanding, fantastic, but from our tackle attempts it was one of those games," he said. One of the highlights of Hawthorn's season remains 33-year-old forward Jack Gunston, who has kicked 39 goals in 14 games. Mitchell explained Gunston is the embodiment of using your brains. "Jack, he's learned ... later in his career, how to use his brain power to help his body," Mitchell said. "He's left it all out there as far as what he produces on the field, but during the week he does an enormous amount of work, not just on himself, but on everyone else. "That's probably given him extra 'legs'. Even when he doesn't play well, he has a significant influence on us." Hawthorn will revisit their Gather Round shocker and address a poor recent record against Port Adelaide ahead of their must-win AFL clash. While the Hawks will start favourites on Saturday in their Launceston home away from home, they have lost their last four games to the Power. In a round-six game laden with storylines, Port bounced Hawthorn with 12 goals to three to halftime at Adelaide Oval. What was billed as the highlight of Gather Round, given Port coach Ken Hinkley had taunted Jack Ginnivan after their epic semi-final last September, was a fizzer. Sixth-placed Hawthorn are coming off a loss to Fremantle and must regroup immediately, given someone will finish ninth in the tight finals race. "They've had the wood over us lately, they've won certainly the last three," Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said before Thursday morning training at sodden Waverley. "We haven't handled a couple of situations well. It's a big end to the season for every club and they're in the way of what we're trying to achieve." Mitchell was asked if they would revisit their Gather Round failure or simply get on with business. "A bit of both - we'll prepare the players as best we can to get the outcome we want," he said. "There's a whole range of things in our kit bag that we can use for that. The last couple of times we've played Port is part of that. "But whether we decide to show too much of that or not is to be determined." Hawthorn took a four-game winning streak into last week's Fremantle clash and Mitchell was asked about the significance of the loss. "Your (media) sky has fallen down ... last week we played some parts of really good footy and then some parts that weren't quite up to standard," he said. "Port are more than capable of being a fantastic side, so we know we need to play our best. "There aren't too many teams that can be too far from their best too often, and we're certainly in that boat." A feature of the Fremantle game was the absurdly high tackle count, which the Dockers won 103-78. Mitchell noted his team had the second-highest tackle count of the round. "They were outstanding, fantastic, but from our tackle attempts it was one of those games," he said. One of the highlights of Hawthorn's season remains 33-year-old forward Jack Gunston, who has kicked 39 goals in 14 games. Mitchell explained Gunston is the embodiment of using your brains. "Jack, he's learned ... later in his career, how to use his brain power to help his body," Mitchell said. "He's left it all out there as far as what he produces on the field, but during the week he does an enormous amount of work, not just on himself, but on everyone else. "That's probably given him extra 'legs'. Even when he doesn't play well, he has a significant influence on us." Hawthorn will revisit their Gather Round shocker and address a poor recent record against Port Adelaide ahead of their must-win AFL clash. While the Hawks will start favourites on Saturday in their Launceston home away from home, they have lost their last four games to the Power. In a round-six game laden with storylines, Port bounced Hawthorn with 12 goals to three to halftime at Adelaide Oval. What was billed as the highlight of Gather Round, given Port coach Ken Hinkley had taunted Jack Ginnivan after their epic semi-final last September, was a fizzer. Sixth-placed Hawthorn are coming off a loss to Fremantle and must regroup immediately, given someone will finish ninth in the tight finals race. "They've had the wood over us lately, they've won certainly the last three," Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said before Thursday morning training at sodden Waverley. "We haven't handled a couple of situations well. It's a big end to the season for every club and they're in the way of what we're trying to achieve." Mitchell was asked if they would revisit their Gather Round failure or simply get on with business. "A bit of both - we'll prepare the players as best we can to get the outcome we want," he said. "There's a whole range of things in our kit bag that we can use for that. The last couple of times we've played Port is part of that. "But whether we decide to show too much of that or not is to be determined." Hawthorn took a four-game winning streak into last week's Fremantle clash and Mitchell was asked about the significance of the loss. "Your (media) sky has fallen down ... last week we played some parts of really good footy and then some parts that weren't quite up to standard," he said. "Port are more than capable of being a fantastic side, so we know we need to play our best. "There aren't too many teams that can be too far from their best too often, and we're certainly in that boat." A feature of the Fremantle game was the absurdly high tackle count, which the Dockers won 103-78. Mitchell noted his team had the second-highest tackle count of the round. "They were outstanding, fantastic, but from our tackle attempts it was one of those games," he said. One of the highlights of Hawthorn's season remains 33-year-old forward Jack Gunston, who has kicked 39 goals in 14 games. Mitchell explained Gunston is the embodiment of using your brains. "Jack, he's learned ... later in his career, how to use his brain power to help his body," Mitchell said. "He's left it all out there as far as what he produces on the field, but during the week he does an enormous amount of work, not just on himself, but on everyone else. "That's probably given him extra 'legs'. Even when he doesn't play well, he has a significant influence on us."
