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7NEWS
15 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Hawthorn players admit to ‘stat-padding' in brutal player-led meeting
Injured Hawthorn midfielder Will Day took charge of a players only meeting to dissect the shocking loss to Collingwood last Friday night. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed Day delivered a 'scathing assessment' of what he saw from the stands during last week's capitulation. The 51-point loss to the Pies was Hawthorn's third in a row and has the one-time premiership favourites suddenly in danger of dropping out of the top eight altogether. In the meeting, that was observed by coach Sam Mitchell, the players nominated 'stat-padding' and 'self-centred approach' as things they were doing that they don't love. 'Some home truths delivered in what the hawks hope is a line in the sand to turn their season around after three straight losses,' Cleary explained 'Players asked to nominate what is and isn't working in two columns. 'Under what we're doing that we don't love, suggestions included: Stat-padding disposals and a self-centred approach or lack of team first focus. 'And then what we love that we're not doing, players said they need to bring more energy and to celebrate everything — including one-percenters like smothers and defensive efforts.' Mitchell said the 'robust' meeting was not out of the ordinary. 'The thing about Will is, he is injured at the moment, he's got as much passion and as much care for us to have success,' Mitchell said on The Agenda Setters. 'He doesn't have the self consciousness and the fatigue of actually going and playing all the time. He's probably the one who's got a bit more time to watch the vision and drive a bit of standards. 'Every club every week has got players talking about what they like and what they don't like in the game. The fact that it's driven by our players I think is much better than if it's driven by us. 'Of course (it was robust), but if you asked me at the start of the season when we were 4-0 if the review was robust then I'd say yes.' After starting the season with four straight wins, the Hawks were quickly installed as premiership favourites. They were entrenched in the top four with a 7-2 win-loss record after Round 9, but their season is now in freefall. The Hawks lost to Gold Coast in Darwin before being comprehensively outplayed by Brisbane and then Collingwood at the MCG. The past two losses were of particular concern for Sam Mitchell given they were smashed in the tackle count (38-82 against the Pies and 36-59 against the Lions). They now face blockbuster clashes against the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide in desperate need of a win to get their season back on track. But they will head into the next two matches without captain James Sicily. The club confirmed earlier report that he will be sidelined with an abdominal/hip injury.
News.com.au
19 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Hawthorn captain James Sicily sidelined through injury
Hawthorn captain James Sicily is set to miss his side's season-shaping fortnight with a hip-abdominal injury. The Hawks have lost three games in a row and will now face the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide without their All-Australian star. The injury setback follows reports Sicily has been playing under an injury cloud. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell last week fended off questions about Sicily's fitness, particularly his groin. Mitchell launched a strong defence of his captain, labelling the reports of a sore groin 'a storm in a teacup'. 'His groins are fine, he's playing every week, there's no reason that his kicking has anything to do with his groins, his groins are fine,' Mitchell said. 'He kicked the ball reasonably well last week I thought. Go watch all of his kicks and tell me which ones you could do better. Bring them back, show me some vision. 'I am very happy with his kicking. I could get you all the kicks he's done that hardly anyone in the competition could pull off he's done in the last month. 'The kicking, that is a storm in a teacup.'
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hawks slumping, Swans facing rare uncertain times
KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 13 OF THE AFL SEASON HOLLYWOOD HAWKS BECOMING HORROR HAWKS Premiership favourites after backing up an impressive finish to 2024 with an Opening Round win, Hawthorn have stumbled to three-straight defeats. After losing to top-four sides Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Collingwood, it doesn't get any easier for Sam Mitchell's team as they face the Western Bulldogs followed by Adelaide in the next fortnight. IS FREMANTLE'S RESURGENCE REAL? The Dockers head to their mid-season bye at 7-5 after upsetting Gold Coast and have a huge chance to cash in over the next month, with four straight games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder. Justin Longmuir's men can set themselves up for a huge run towards September if they're good enough. THIS MAY WELL BE THE END OF A GREAT AFL CAREER Scans are expected to confirm that former GWS co-captain Callan Ward has another ACL tear, ending his season. At 35 and after 327 games, it looks like his dream of playing in a premiership will not come true. TIGERS SMELL BLOODS The Swans were awful at home against Adelaide and their season is in free fall. Where has their Bloods Culture gone? Now they head to the MCG for a dangerous assignment - the only thing Richmond did wrong against GWS was goalkicking. CROWS ON THE CHARGE As embarrassing as Sydney were, the Crows were ultra impressive as they continue their rise under Matthew Nicks. A blockbuster home match awaits against reigning premiers Brisbane this Friday night. If Adelaide can knock off the Lions then the lid will be off at West Lakes. JACK DARLING TAKES ON HIS MATES IN WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN Jack Darling will be the centre of attention on Sunday when North Melbourne take on West Coast in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. Darling won a premiership at West Coast during his 298-game career with the Eagles, and he still has plenty of friends at the club despite joining North Melbourne at the end of last year. KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 13 OF THE AFL SEASON HOLLYWOOD HAWKS BECOMING HORROR HAWKS Premiership favourites after backing up an impressive finish to 2024 with an Opening Round win, Hawthorn have stumbled to three-straight defeats. After losing to top-four sides Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Collingwood, it doesn't get any easier for Sam Mitchell's team as they face the Western Bulldogs followed by Adelaide in the next fortnight. IS FREMANTLE'S RESURGENCE REAL? The Dockers head to their mid-season bye at 7-5 after upsetting Gold Coast and have a huge chance to cash in over the next month, with four straight games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder. Justin Longmuir's men can set themselves up for a huge run towards September if they're good enough. THIS MAY WELL BE THE END OF A GREAT AFL CAREER Scans are expected to confirm that former GWS co-captain Callan Ward has another ACL tear, ending his season. At 35 and after 327 games, it looks like his dream of playing in a premiership will not come true. TIGERS SMELL BLOODS The Swans were awful at home against Adelaide and their season is in free fall. Where has their Bloods Culture gone? Now they head to the MCG for a dangerous assignment - the only thing Richmond did wrong against GWS was goalkicking. CROWS ON THE CHARGE As embarrassing as Sydney were, the Crows were ultra impressive as they continue their rise under Matthew Nicks. A blockbuster home match awaits against reigning premiers Brisbane this Friday night. If Adelaide can knock off the Lions then the lid will be off at West Lakes. JACK DARLING TAKES ON HIS MATES IN WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN Jack Darling will be the centre of attention on Sunday when North Melbourne take on West Coast in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. Darling won a premiership at West Coast during his 298-game career with the Eagles, and he still has plenty of friends at the club despite joining North Melbourne at the end of last year. KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 13 OF THE AFL SEASON HOLLYWOOD HAWKS BECOMING HORROR HAWKS Premiership favourites after backing up an impressive finish to 2024 with an Opening Round win, Hawthorn have stumbled to three-straight defeats. After losing to top-four sides Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Collingwood, it doesn't get any easier for Sam Mitchell's team as they face the Western Bulldogs followed by Adelaide in the next fortnight. IS FREMANTLE'S RESURGENCE REAL? The Dockers head to their mid-season bye at 7-5 after upsetting Gold Coast and have a huge chance to cash in over the next month, with four straight games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder. Justin Longmuir's men can set themselves up for a huge run towards September if they're good enough. THIS MAY WELL BE THE END OF A GREAT AFL CAREER Scans are expected to confirm that former GWS co-captain Callan Ward has another ACL tear, ending his season. At 35 and after 327 games, it looks like his dream of playing in a premiership will not come true. TIGERS SMELL BLOODS The Swans were awful at home against Adelaide and their season is in free fall. Where has their Bloods Culture gone? Now they head to the MCG for a dangerous assignment - the only thing Richmond did wrong against GWS was goalkicking. CROWS ON THE CHARGE As embarrassing as Sydney were, the Crows were ultra impressive as they continue their rise under Matthew Nicks. A blockbuster home match awaits against reigning premiers Brisbane this Friday night. If Adelaide can knock off the Lions then the lid will be off at West Lakes. JACK DARLING TAKES ON HIS MATES IN WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN Jack Darling will be the centre of attention on Sunday when North Melbourne take on West Coast in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. Darling won a premiership at West Coast during his 298-game career with the Eagles, and he still has plenty of friends at the club despite joining North Melbourne at the end of last year.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Hawks slumping, Swans facing rare uncertain times
KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 13 OF THE AFL SEASON HOLLYWOOD HAWKS BECOMING HORROR HAWKS Premiership favourites after backing up an impressive finish to 2024 with an Opening Round win, Hawthorn have stumbled to three-straight defeats. After losing to top-four sides Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Collingwood, it doesn't get any easier for Sam Mitchell's team as they face the Western Bulldogs followed by Adelaide in the next fortnight. IS FREMANTLE'S RESURGENCE REAL? The Dockers head to their mid-season bye at 7-5 after upsetting Gold Coast and have a huge chance to cash in over the next month, with four straight games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder. Justin Longmuir's men can set themselves up for a huge run towards September if they're good enough. THIS MAY WELL BE THE END OF A GREAT AFL CAREER Scans are expected to confirm that former GWS co-captain Callan Ward has another ACL tear, ending his season. At 35 and after 327 games, it looks like his dream of playing in a premiership will not come true. TIGERS SMELL BLOODS The Swans were awful at home against Adelaide and their season is in free fall. Where has their Bloods Culture gone? Now they head to the MCG for a dangerous assignment - the only thing Richmond did wrong against GWS was goalkicking. CROWS ON THE CHARGE As embarrassing as Sydney were, the Crows were ultra impressive as they continue their rise under Matthew Nicks. A blockbuster home match awaits against reigning premiers Brisbane this Friday night. If Adelaide can knock off the Lions then the lid will be off at West Lakes. JACK DARLING TAKES ON HIS MATES IN WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN Jack Darling will be the centre of attention on Sunday when North Melbourne take on West Coast in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. Darling won a premiership at West Coast during his 298-game career with the Eagles, and he still has plenty of friends at the club despite joining North Melbourne at the end of last year.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Hawks slumping, Swans facing rare uncertain times
KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 13 OF THE AFL SEASON HOLLYWOOD HAWKS BECOMING HORROR HAWKS Premiership favourites after backing up an impressive finish to 2024 with an Opening Round win, Hawthorn have stumbled to three-straight defeats. After losing to top-four sides Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Collingwood, it doesn't get any easier for Sam Mitchell's team as they face the Western Bulldogs followed by Adelaide in the next fortnight. IS FREMANTLE'S RESURGENCE REAL? The Dockers head to their mid-season bye at 7-5 after upsetting Gold Coast and have a huge chance to cash in over the next month, with four straight games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder. Justin Longmuir's men can set themselves up for a huge run towards September if they're good enough. THIS MAY WELL BE THE END OF A GREAT AFL CAREER Scans are expected to confirm that former GWS co-captain Callan Ward has another ACL tear, ending his season. At 35 and after 327 games, it looks like his dream of playing in a premiership will not come true. TIGERS SMELL BLOODS The Swans were awful at home against Adelaide and their season is in free fall. Where has their Bloods Culture gone? Now they head to the MCG for a dangerous assignment - the only thing Richmond did wrong against GWS was goalkicking. CROWS ON THE CHARGE As embarrassing as Sydney were, the Crows were ultra impressive as they continue their rise under Matthew Nicks. A blockbuster home match awaits against reigning premiers Brisbane this Friday night. If Adelaide can knock off the Lions then the lid will be off at West Lakes. JACK DARLING TAKES ON HIS MATES IN WOODEN SPOON SHOWDOWN Jack Darling will be the centre of attention on Sunday when North Melbourne take on West Coast in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. Darling won a premiership at West Coast during his 298-game career with the Eagles, and he still has plenty of friends at the club despite joining North Melbourne at the end of last year.
