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Hawk Talk Podcast
by Nick and Tizz
An unofficial Hawthorn Football Club podcast with brown-and-gold-blooded hosts Nick and Tizz - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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2026 Season Recap
Well Hawkers, here we are at the end of another season, and the end of an era for the Hawk Talk Podcast. But there’s time just enough to take a look back at the wild ride that was 2026, tackle some of your burning questions, and take a look at what lies ahead for the Hawthorn Football Club. Don't...
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Preliminary Final Recap (2026)
What a wild few days of dizzying, euphoric highs, and horrible, heart-breaking lows. It was a jam-packed weekend, and this edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast covers the lot, including an exhilarating AFL Preliminary Final, Box Hill's stunning VFL premiership triumph, and our AFLW Hawks ending North...
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Preliminary Final Preview (2026)
Plenty tackled in this Prelim Final Preview edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! We celebrate Box Hill's big win over Essendon, the side booking their spot in the VFL Grand Final. Plus, our AFLW Hawks produced their first win at our Dingley HQ, the KCC. And of course the countdown is officially on -...
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Qualifying Final Recap (2026)
So much for the Superman capes - it was Hawkie Time at Optus Stadium, Hawthorn prevailing over the Dockers by 32 points. It was one of the finest wins of the Mitchell era, with James Sicily turning in an unforgettable BOG game, and the Wiz doing as he pleased. So here we are - the Hawks have…
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Qualifying Final Preview (2026)
The first ever Wildcard Round is in the books, and now we’re getting to the good stuff. Finals footy is officialy here, and it’s time to preview the big Thursday night blockbuster between the Hawks and the Dockers - two teams duking it out for an express pass to the prelims! In this jam-packed...
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Round Twenty-Four, 2026 - Recap
Jack Gunston celebrated his 300th game in style, booting five as the Hawks posted a 62-point victory over the Eagles. The result saw Hawthorn sew up fourth spot on the ladder, and now another big test out west awaits: a Qualifying Final against the Dockers. Meanwhile, in South Australia, our AFLW...
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Round Twenty-Three, 2026 - Recap
Saturday night delivered a strange case of deja vu - another draw between the Hawks and Pies, and Dylan Moore with the deciding kick. The result was just enough to keep Hawthorn clinging onto a top four spot, with the end of the home and away season looming. So many talking points to get to in…
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Round Twenty-Two, 2026 - Recap
The Hawks were handed a brutal lesson in Brissie, and now a top four spot is no sure thing. In this edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast, we discuss what was a disappointing evening for the team, and also look ahead to another season-defining blockbuster under lights at the MCG. Don't forget to…
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Round Twenty-One, 2026 - Recap
It was an uncomfortable watch as the Hawks outlasted North Melbourne in Tassie, prevailing by 16-points. The win was driven by Jai Newcombe and Jarman Impey, and another five-goal haul from the Wiz proved pretty handy too. We’re back to recap that clash and look ahead to the match of Hawthorn’s...
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Round Twenty, 2026 - Recap
Always a pleasure to witness the total obliteration of the Essendon Football Club, and that’s exactly what happened at the MCG! 93 points was the final margin, and it was a very fun day out at the footy for Hawkers. We had Jarman Impey do as he pleased with a BOG performance, Watson and Day…
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Round Nineteen, 2026 - Recap
The Hawks put the foot down in the first half, and cruised pretty comfortably in the second, posting a satisfying 70-point win over the Tigers. Main Event Mitch Lewis booted five, Wiz helped himself to five of his own, and we were treated to first goals galore in what was a lovely day at the…
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Round Eighteen, 2026 - Recap
It was a wet and wild Saturday night at the MCG, and the Hawks brought the Blues splashing back down to earth with a 64-point win - one of the club’s best this season! We recap all the action in another jam-packed Hawk Talk Podcast. Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X -...
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Round Seventeen, 2026 - Recap
The first half against Melbourne was a horror show, and then the second half brought some strange sense of redemption. Overall, it was a peculiar afternoon at UTAS, the Hawks ultimately falling to the Demons by 35 points. We're back to recap all the action and look ahead to the Hawks' next big...
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Round Sixteen, 2026 - Recap
Another week, another midfield masterclass, this time against the Giants at the MCG! The Hawks enjoyed some redemption with a 14-point win, thanks once again to Newcombe and Day, Ginni’s return to good form, and a dazzling second quarter cameo from the Wiz. In this episode, we recap the win and...
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Round Fifteen, 2026 - Recap
The Hawks said hooroo to the hoodoo, securing victory on the Gold Coast for the first time in a decade. The dynamic duo of Newcombe and Day dominated, and the Dylan Moore of old was back in full force. It was a really pleasing 16-point victory! We're back to recap the win in a jam-packed Hawk…
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Round Fifteen, 2026 - Preview
The bye is done and dusted, and the Hawks are headed to the Gold Coast, hopefully to set up the second half of the season in style. We thought we’d hit record, and sneak in a short-and-sweet preview edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Talking points include tensions in the oppo camp, trade rumour...
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Mid-Season Mailbag (2026)
The Hawk Talk Podcast has officially returned, and the mid-season mailbag is bursting at the seams. It’s time to tackle a host of your burning questions as Hawthorn heads into the bye! Don't forget to follow us on our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted on Acast. See...
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Round Nine, 2026 - Recap
It was deja vu in WA, as the Hawks suffered another nightmare final term against Freo. Still, there were plenty of positives to come out of Round Nine, namely the form of Gunners, the Wiz, Amon, and Battle. We’re back to recap the game and tackle your questions here on the Hawk Talk Podcast!…
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Round Eight, 2026 - Recap
As the final siren sounded this past Thursday night, there was an undeniable fact that few considered in the moment, and here it is: Hawthorn still hasn’t dropped a game since Opening Round! How’s that for one-eyed, Hawkers? But seriously, we're back to bring you a more balanced take than that on...
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Round Seven, 2026- Recap
The Hawks eclipsed the Gold Coast Suns in Tassie, posting a really pleasing 49-point win. That’s another contender taken to task, and six on the trot now for the brown and gold! The 2026 campaign is going very nicely indeed. The Hawk Talk Podcast returns to recap the Round Seven clash, and look...
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Round Six, 2026 - Recap
It was a nerve-wracking climax at Marvel as the Hawks wrestled control back from the Power to post a thrilling three-point victory. Once again the Wiz was at his spellbinding best, Dear delivered on return, and Will McCabe had a massive moment he won’t soon forget. This calls for another…
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Gather Round, 2026 - Recap
The Hawks moved to 4-1 with a commanding 40-point win over the Western Bulldogs. Jai Newcombe ran riot, Ginni found yet another gear, and the dual rucks were dominant in the club’s first ever Gather Round victory. There’s plenty to be pleased with as we present to you another edition of the Hawk...
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Round Four, 2026 - Recap
What a game! It was another Easter Monday classic between the Hawks and the Cats, culminating in a golden point from Jack Gunston. We're back to recap the game of the season in another jam-packed Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to follow us our social channels, including X - @HawkTalkPod Hosted…
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Round Four, 2026 - Preview
Happy Easter, Hawkers! Hope you’re having a wonderful long weekend. It’s all about family, friends, far too much chocolate, and of course the footy! It's time to preview the much-anticipated Easter Monday clash with Geelong in this short-but-sweet edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to...
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Round Two, 2026 - Recap
NEW POD: Under lights at the MCG the Hawks dug deep to make it back-to-back wins, besting Sydney by 17 points. Dylan Moore’s redemption story continued, Ginni turned in a superb second half, and Gunston dominated again. In fact, the Hawks had heroes across the board in what was a really pleasing...
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Real Round One, 2026 - Recap
It was a lacklustre blockbuster, at least from an Essendon perspective. But for us Hawks, it was heavenly - a comprehensive 62-point smashing of the old arch rivals, with plenty of goals left out there too! Dyl and Croc put a horror week behind them, Reeves made a triumphant return, and Gunston...
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Round One, 2026 - Recap
Opening Round saw the Hawks get comprehensively outworked by an undermanned Giants outfit, leading to a 27-point loss. There were a few shining lights, but mostly the feeling was one of disappointment. Now the Hawks have to regroup for a must-win clash this Friday night - because every clash with...
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Round One, 2026 - Preview
We are just days away from Opening Round, with Hawthorn set to take on the Giants! There’s been a bit of tribunal news, as well as a new signing. There's all this and more to talk about in this brief eve-of-the-season check-in edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast! Don't forget to find us on our...
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February Check-In (2026)
The countdown is on! It's the middle of February, we're on the eve of another season, and the excitement is palpable! That’s thanks in part to a successful hit-out at the KCC, the Hawks besting Geelong in a practice match by 17 points. We’re back to recap the action, as well as discuss some big...
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2025 Season Recap
Happy holidays, Hawkers! Here we are at the end of another year, and a pretty enjoyable one at that. The Hawks went a step further than last year, and more than ever it feels like the premiership window is open. It’s time to look back at the highs, the lows, the marks, the goals, and so much more...
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Prelim Final Recap (2025)
The Hawks were plucky but a Grand Final berth wasn’t to be, with the Cats prevailing in the Prelim by 30 points. And so a sensational season draws to a close, with plenty of reason to be optimistic, looking ahead to our 2026 campaign. In this edition of the podcast, we offer up our reflections on...
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Semi Final Recap (2025)
Another week, another terrific win on the road - and now the Hawks are into a Preliminary Final! There was so much to like in the 34-point win over the Crows. The midfield brigade was magnificent, led by the irrepressible final boss Jai Newcombe. Young rookie Jack Gunston booted five goals....
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Elimination Final Recap (2025)
With Engie, it’s possible! The Hawks produced their best performance of the season in an unforgettable Elimination Final. They prevailed by 19 points over the Giants, taking another step towards premiership glory. Meanwhile, the same could be said for Box Hill, who bested Brisbane in an all-time...
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Elimination Final Preview (2025)
The first week of the finals is set, and Hawthorn has a huge task - they’ll be hosted by the Giants at Engie Stadium in an Elimination Final clash that has Hawkers more than a little nervous. Meanwhile, Box Hill’s untimely slump continued, our AFLW side just scraped by with a win over the Dogs…
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Round Twenty-Three, 2025 - Recap
It was the Gunners and Punky Show at the MCG, as the Hawks cruised to a comfortable 36-point win over the Dees. Finals look to be a lock - now it’s just a matter of who the Hawks face. Elsewhere up north, our AFLW Hawks opened the season with a sensational win over the Lions. Yup, there's plenty…
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Round Twenty-Two, 2025 - Recap
High stakes, high expectations, and the Hawks did more than win - they handed the Magpies an almighty smashing, prevailing by 64 points. Meek was in fine form, Sicily’s purple patch continued, and the fab forwards were too much to handle. And so, the club’s finals aspirations are alive! There’s…
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Round Twenty-One, 2025 - Recap
Despite a gutsy performance in a topsy-turvy game, our very own Adelaide Oval curse continued. Unfortunately, the Hawks fell to the Crows late by just 14 points. The revelation of Will Day’s injury woes only made things worse, and now Hawthorn are fighting for their right to play finals, in what...
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Round Twenty, 2025 - Recap
A dominant first term saw the Hawks cruise past Carlton, producing a perfectly acceptable 24-point win. Besides some huge highlights from Calsher Dear and the returning Will Day, Barrass was a colossus in defence, and it seemed like the captain recaptured his mojo. Now, a mighty test awaits, as…
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Round Nineteen, 2025 - Recap
There you have it, Hawkers - a flawless defence of the Tassie fortress. Four games in 2025, for four wins! The latest was a really pleasing 38-point victory over Port Adelaide. There’s plenty to talk about, including the sensational games of Moore and Impey, Finn’s alarming injury, Mitch Lewis’...
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Round Eighteen, 2025 - Recap
The test out west was going so well, then the Dockers got into another gear to pinch a 13-point win. It was a game the Hawks should have won, and now fans are left wondering, busting out the ladder predictor, trying to see how it’s all gonna pan out at the pointy end of the home and away season....
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Round Seventeen, 2025 - Recap
The Hawks are on a roll! We’re on the road to finals, and Hawthorn has banked another win, this time against the Saints. 20 points was the margin, and we witnessed a Meek masterclass, as well as Josh Battle rising above the boos, in what was a perfectly average game of footy. But a win is a win!…
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Round Sixteen, 2025 - Recap
Fresh off the bye, the Hawks brutalised North Melbourne, putting them back in their box with an 85-point thumping. Jack Gunston was BOG, Mabior was a menacing presence the whole night, and the midfield ran amok. Meanwhile, Box Hill had their own big win, with their forwards in fine form too....
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Round Fourteen, 2025 - Recap
It was a tight tussle in Tassie, and in bitterly cold conditions, the Hawks prevailed by three points. It was far from pretty, but a win is a win! The Hawk Talk Podcast returns to cover all the big talking points as the club heads into the bye round! Don't forget to join us on our social…
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Round Thirteen, 2025 - Recap
The Hawks snapped their losing streak, producing an upset win over the Western Bulldogs. It was precisely the kind of response required, with Hawthorn turning up the heat, and raising the bar in one of the best wins of the season to date! All the big talking points are covered in this jam-packed...
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Round Twelve, 2025 - Recap
Three straight losses, and the Hawks are officially in a slump. A 51-point defeat at the MCG taught us that there’s heaps to work on, and there’s no shortage of burning questions ahead of a massive clash with the Dogs at Marvel Stadium. It's time to unpack everything on another edition of the…
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Round Eleven, 2025 - Recap
The Hawks’ credentials as genuine contenders took another hit, the team falling to Brisbane at the MCG. Now there’s question marks aplenty, with a season-defining Friday night blockbuster with the Pies the next big test. There’s plenty to get to in this edition of the Hawk Talk Podcast - enjoy!...
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Round Nine, 2025 - Recap
A final term flurry sealed the deal for the Hawks, running out 35-point winners over Melbourne. The club has banked three wins in a row, but now the all-important gauntlet awaits - starting with a return to Darwin to take on the Suns. We’re back to recap the win that was and cover all the big...
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Round Eight, 2025 - Recap
The Hawks celebrated their centenary in style, defeating the Tigers by 65-points, with plenty of big names in attendance! Our new recruits shone, the Wiz was up to his old tricks, and Jack Gunston wrote his name into the record books with a very special milestone. We discuss all that and much…
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Round Seven, 2025 - Recap
After a frustrating first term, the wayward Hawks cruised to a 50-point win over West Coast. We’re back to cover all the big talking points from the match, as well as preview the club’s special centenary celebration at the MCG this coming weekend! Don't forget to join us on our social channels,...
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Round Six, 2025 - Recap
It was a familiar old Easter Monday script for Hawkers, the boys falling to Geelong by seven points in what was a frustrating game overall. The perfect start to the season suddenly seems a distant memory, as the Hawks move to 4-2, hoping to recover their mojo at Marvel Stadium this weekend. It’s...
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An unofficial Hawthorn Football Club podcast with brown-and-gold-blooded hosts Nick and Tizz - @HawkTalkPod
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