AFL 03/23 05:35 2 [13] Hawthorn v Melbourne [9] 38-93
AFL 03/16 02:45 1 [9] Essendon v Hawthorn [9] 107-83
AFL Pre-Season 03/02 07:10 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs 62-119
AFL 08/26 03:45 24 [16] Hawthorn v Fremantle [14] 56-93
AFL 08/20 05:20 23 [4] Melbourne v Hawthorn [16] 87-60
AFL 08/13 03:10 22 [16] Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs [7] 67-64
AFL 08/05 06:35 21 [16] Hawthorn v Collingwood [1] 105-73
AFL 07/30 03:10 20 [16] Hawthorn v St Kilda [8] 93-122
AFL 07/22 03:45 19 [11] Richmond v Hawthorn [16] 96-95
AFL 07/16 03:10 18 [17] North Melbourne v Hawthorn [16] 40-88
AFL 07/08 06:35 17 [11] Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn [16] 85-72
AFL 07/02 03:10 16 [16] Hawthorn v Carlton [15] 52-112
AFL 06/25 06:40 15 [14] Gold Coast v Hawthorn [16] 101-34
AFL 06/10 03:45 13 [16] Hawthorn v Brisbane [4] 98-73
AFL 06/03 03:45 12 [2] Port Adelaide v Hawthorn [16] 151-96
AFL 05/27 03:45 11 [5] St Kilda v Hawthorn [16] 78-88
AFL 05/21 03:10 10 [18] Hawthorn v West Coast [17] 142-26
AFL 05/13 06:35 9 [17] Hawthorn v Melbourne [2] 49-103
AFL 05/06 09:30 8 [15] Fremantle v Hawthorn [17] 117-48
AFL 04/29 06:35 7 [11] Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn [18] 94-65
AFL 04/23 03:10 6 [18] Hawthorn v Adelaide [9] 76-79
AFL 04/16 05:20 5 [15] Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn [18] 77-75
AFL 04/10 05:20 4 [18] Geelong v Hawthorn [17] 127-45
AFL 04/01 02:45 3 [18] Hawthorn v North Melbourne [5] 80-61
AFL 03/26 02:10 2 [7] Sydney v Hawthorn [17] 118-37
AFL 03/19 04:20 1 [13] Hawthorn v Essendon [13] 65-124
AFL Pre-Season 03/02 06:10 - Hawthorn v Collingwood 100-106
AFL 08/21 03:10 23 [13] Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs [9] 64-87
AFL 08/14 03:10 22 [8] Richmond v Hawthorn [13] 128-67
AFL 08/06 03:45 21 [13] Hawthorn v Gold Coast [11] 70-63

The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Mulgrave, Victoria, that competes in the Australian Football League (AFL). The club was founded in 1902 in the inner-east suburb of Hawthorn, making it the youngest Victorian-based team in the AFL.

Hawthorn is the only club to have won premierships in each decade of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. In total, it has won 13 senior VFL/AFL premierships. The team play in brown-and-gold vertically striped guernseys. The club's Latin motto is spectemur agendo, the English translation being "Let us be judged by our acts."

Upon inception and until 1973, the Hawks played home matches at Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn; they subsequently shifted home matches to Princes Park in 1974, lasting until 1991 when Hawthorn moved to Waverley Park. Later the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) became the home ground when Waverley was redeveloped. The club moved its training and administration facilities from Glenferrie to Waverley Park in 2006, which by that point was no longer hosting AFL matches, and continues to be based at the park, which is located in an area of the club's major supporter base in Melbourne's outer-eastern region. Since 2007, Hawthorn have played four games a year at their second home ground of York Park in Launceston, Tasmania, with most of the remaining home games usually played at the MCG and one usually played at Marvel Stadium.

Hawthorn also fields a women's team in the AFL Women's competition. It joined the league for its seventh season and played its first game on the 27th of August 2022 at Marvel Stadium. Initial ticket allocations sold out within 24 hours.

History

History

Hawthorn first fielded a side in the VFL seconds in 1925, the same year they entered the VFL.

The reserve team's first flag was won in 1958, when they held onto a winning lead by defeating Collingwood by four points. Gary Young kicked four goals, while Elward kicked two. Horace Edmonds was the coach.

In 1959, the reserves side went back-to-back after defeating Fitzroy by 31 points.

The side's third premiership came in 1972, with a team that contained four of the previous years senior premiership players, Geoff Angus, Ken Beck, Michael Porter and Ray Wilson. Up and coming future club champions Michael Moncrieff, Michael Tuck, Kelvin Matthews and Alan Goad were instrumental in the match. The Hawks led all day before Melbourne hit the front with two minutes to go, a late goal to Fitzgerald won the game. Wayne Bevan kicked 4 goals for the winners.

In 1985, the reserves team's fourth and final premiership contained future premiership players in James Morrissey, Greg Dear, Peter Curran, Chris Wittman and Paul Abbott, as well as Hawthorn veterans Peter Knights, Gary Buckenara, Rodney Eade and Colin Robertson, and in his only year at the club, Steve Malaxos. Buckenara kicked 8 goals.

The reserves side's last grand final appearance came in 1997, when the side were defeated by Richmond by 44 points.

Starting in 2000, Hawthorn has been affiliated with the Box Hill Football Club in the Victorian Football League. Under the affiliation, Hawthorn players who are not selected in the AFL can play alongside Box Hill senior players in the VFL competition. The clubs have a strong affiliation, with Box Hill changing its club nickname from Mustangs to Hawks when the sides affiliated. Box Hill has won three premierships since the affiliation began (2001, 2013 and 2018).

Hawthorn Football Club, commonly known as the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football team based in Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1902, the club is one of the oldest and most successful teams in the Australian Football League (AFL).

The team's colors are brown and gold, and they are known for their distinctive guernsey featuring a gold hawk emblem on a brown background. The Hawks play their home games at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which has been their home ground since 1906.

Hawthorn has a rich history of success, having won a total of 13 AFL premierships, making them one of the most successful clubs in the league. They have also been runners-up on seven occasions, highlighting their consistent competitiveness over the years.

The team is renowned for its strong and disciplined playing style, characterized by their ability to move the ball quickly and efficiently. They are known for their exceptional teamwork, often executing precise handball chains and pinpoint kicking to create scoring opportunities.

Hawthorn has produced some of the game's greatest players, including legends such as Leigh Matthews, Dermott Brereton, Jason Dunstall, and Luke Hodge. These players have not only achieved individual success but have also played pivotal roles in the team's premiership triumphs.

Under the guidance of their experienced and highly regarded coach, Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn has consistently been a force to be reckoned with in the AFL. Clarkson's tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent have been instrumental in the team's sustained success.

Off the field, Hawthorn has a passionate and dedicated fan base, known as the "Hawk Army." The club has a strong community presence and actively engages with its supporters through various initiatives and events.

Overall, Hawthorn Football Club is a powerhouse in the AFL, known for its rich history, successful track record, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.