AFL rivalry

Tigers Roar Early, But Sicily’s Hawks Strike Late in a Milestone Thriller

May 4, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Richmond coach Adem Yze stood by vice-captain Tim Taranto after a fiery second-quarter melee saw the midfielder concede a 50-metre penalty and a goal for knocking over Hawthorn skipper James Sicily. Yze acknowledged the penalty but applauded Taranto’s instinct to defend young teammate Maurice Rioli Jnr, who had been roughed up by Sicily moments earlier. “I’d rather him go in and support his teammate than hang back,” Yze said.

The incident ignited a scuffle involving players from both teams, with normally composed Hawk Jarman Impey unusually fired up. Post-game, Impey downplayed the confrontation, calling it a heat-of-the-moment exchange. Meanwhile, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell focused on the club’s centenary celebration and lauded his side’s physical, commanding 65-point win, noting it as a testament to the team’s growing maturity and potential in 2025.

Clash of Rivals: What Happened Last Time Geelong Faced Hawthorn?

April 16, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Geelong made a statement in their most recent clash with Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium, dominating from start to finish in a powerful 51-point win. Celebrating his 200th game, Gary Rohan got the Cats off to a flying start, while Sam De Koning controlled the ruck with authority. Jeremy Cameron starred with four goals and 19 disposals, earning maximum Brownlow votes as the Cats outclassed the resurgent Hawks across every major stat line.

They’re Back: Power’s Electrifying Surge Leaves Rivals Reeling

April 14, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Port Adelaide didn’t just show up—they exploded. From the first bounce, it was clear they were playing with something to prove. Within a quarter and a half, the Hawks were buried under a tidal wave of pressure, speed, and precision. By the time the scoreboard showed a 71-point margin, the contest looked like a massacre in motion. It wasn’t just a response to criticism—it was a statement. A reminder. This is what Port can do when they’re fired up, when their midfield is humming, and when the doubters give them fuel. For a fleeting moment, Hawthorn rallied, teasing the impossible. But Rioli’s cheeky response to a rough hit—booting the ball into the Barossa—signalled the end. The Power were home, and they’d done it in emphatic style.