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Hawthorn Football Club
2018 season
PresidentJeff Kennett
CoachAlastair Clarkson
Captain(s)Jarryd Roughead
Home groundMelbourne Cricket Ground
University of Tasmania Stadum
AFL season15-7 (4th)
Finals seriesSemi-final
(Lost to Melbourne 71–104)
Best and FairestTom Mitchell
Leading goalkickerLuke Breust (54)
Highest home attendance90,152 (Semi-final vs. Melbourne)
Lowest home attendance9,007 (Round 14 vs. Gold Coast)
Average home attendance38,035

The 2018 season was the Hawthorn Football Club's 94th season in the Australian Football League and 117th overall, the 19th season playing home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 18th season playing home games at the University of Tasmania Stadium, the 14th season under head coach Alastair Clarkson, and the 2nd season with Jarryd Roughead as club captain.

Hawthorn improved on their 10–11–1 record in 2017, finishing in fourth place with a 15–7 record. Their 4-point win against St Kilda in round 22 clinched a finals series appearance for the first time since 2016, and their 10th in the last 14 seasons. Their 9-point win over Sydney in round 23 clinched a double chance for the first time since 2016, and their 7th in the last 8 seasons.

Hawthorn were defeated by the defending premiers Richmond 64–95 in the qualifying final. This was the first time the two had played a final against each other. This was Hawthorn's third consecutive finals defeat having lost two finals in 2016. It was also Hawthorn's third consecutive qualifying final defeat having lost qualifying finals in 2015 and 2016. Hawthorn were eliminated from the finals by Melbourne 71–104 in the Semi-final. This was the seventh time the two teams had played a final against each other, and the first time since 1990. This was Hawthorn's fourth consecutive finals defeat equalling the club record. It was also Hawthorn's second consecutive semi-final defeat having lost the semi-final in 2016. Hawthorn also became the first team under the AFL final eight system to be eliminated in straight-sets twice having also being eliminated in straight-sets in 2016.

Club summary

The 2018 AFL season was the 122nd season of the VFL/AFL competition since its inception in 1897; having entered the competition in 1925, it was the 94th season contested by the Hawthorn Football Club. Tasmania and iiNet continued as the club's two major sponsors, as they had done since 2006 and 2013 respectively,[1][2] while Adidas continued to manufacture the club's on-and-off field apparel, as they had done since 2013.[3] Hawthorn continued its alignment with the Box Hill Hawks Football Club in the Victorian Football League, allowing Hawthorn-listed players to play with the Box Hill Hawks when not selected in AFL matches.

Senior personnel

Alastair Clarkson continued as the club's head coach for the fourteenth consecutive season.[4] While Jarryd Roughead continued as the club's captain for the second consecutive season.[5] On 22 August 2017, it was announced Cameron Bruce was departing the club at the end of the 2017 season to join Carlton as a senior assistant coach.[6] On 29 August 2017, it was announced that Collingwood assistant coach Scott Burns and former West Coast player Darren Glass would join Hawthorn as assistant coaches.[7] On 2 October 2017, it was announced that Tracey Gaudry would step down as the club's CEO. Peter Nankivell was appointed as the interim CEO.[8] On 4 October 2017, Richard Garvey resigned as president of the club, with Jeff Kennett re-appointed in the role.[9] Kennett previously served as president of the club from 20052011. Garvey remained at the club as a director. On 17 October 2017, it was announced that Justin Reeves was appointed as the CEO of the club.[10] On 2 August 2018, it was announced that after six seasons as assistant coach Brett Ratten would be leaving the club at the end of the season to explore new opportunities.[11]

Playing list changes

The following lists all player changes between the conclusion of the 2017 season and the beginning of the 2018 season.

Trades

12 October 2017 To Hawthorn
Jarman Impey
Pick 67, 2017 AFL draft
To Port Adelaide
Pick 33, 2017 AFL draft
Pick 61, 2017 AFL draft
4th round pick, 2018 AFL draft
[12]
19 October 2017 To Hawthorn
Pick 43, 2017 AFL draft
Pick 75, 2017 AFL draft
To Brisbane Lions
Luke Hodge
Pick 44, 2017 AFL draft
[13]

Draft

AFL draft

Round Overall pick Player Recruited from ref
3 45 James Worpel Geelong Falcons
4 67 Dylan Moore Eastern Ranges
5 71 Jackson Ross Eastern Ranges

Rookie draft

Round Overall pick Player Recruited from ref
1 7 Harrison Jones Murray Bushrangers
2 23 David Mirra Box Hill Hawks
3 34 Dallas Willsmore* Hawthorn

Willsmore was delisted by Hawthorn on 26 October 2017, but was re-drafted as a rookie.

Retirements and delistings

Date Player 2018 team Reason Ref
15 May 2017 Luke Surman N/A Delisted [14]
15 August 2017 Josh Gibson N/A Retired [15]
21 August 2017 Jack Fitzpatrick N/A Retired [16]
26 October 2017 Billy Hartung North Melbourne Delisted [17]
26 October 2017 Kade Stewart N/A Delisted [17]
15 November 2017 Ty Vickery N/A Retired [18]

2018 player squad

Senior list Rookie list Coaching staff

Head coach

Assistant coaches


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)
  • injured
  • Upgraded rookie(s)
  • (B) Category B rookie
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (ret) Retired

Updated: 16 December 2017
Source(s): HFC Website; Coaches

Season fixture

AFLX

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Broadcast Attendance Recap
Home Away Result
Friday, 16 February (7:08 pm) Essendon 3.6.7 (73) 3.3.6 (54) Won by 19 points Etihad Stadium (H) Seven 22,585
Friday, 16 February (9:00 pm) St Kilda 2.5.5 (55) 4.5.7 (77) Won by 22 points Etihad Stadium (A) Seven
GF Friday, 16 February (9:33 pm) Melbourne 3.3.8 (56) 1.5.6 (46) Lost by 10 points Etihad Stadium Seven Recap

JLT Community series

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Broadcast Attendance Recap
Home Away Result
1 Saturday, 3 March (2:05 pm) Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) 11.12 (78) Lost by 22 points Mars Stadium (A) Fox Footy 4,565 Recap
2 Saturday, 10 March (7:05 pm) Carlton 13.19 (97) 16.6 (102) Lost by 5 points University of Tasmania Stadium (H) Fox Footy 5,405 Recap
Source

Premiership season

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Broadcast Attendance Record Recap
Home Away Result
1 Saturday, 24 March (7:25 pm) Collingwood 15.11 (101) 9.13 (67) Won by 34 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Seven 58,051 1–0 Recap
2 Monday, 2 April (3:20 pm) Geelong 18.9 (117) 17.16 (118) Won by 1 point Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) Seven 73,189 2–0 Recap
3 Sunday, 8 April (1:10 pm) Richmond 15.12 (102) 13.11 (89) Lost by 13 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) Fox Footy 70,701 2–1 Recap
4 Sunday, 15 April (3:20 pm) Melbourne 18.7 (115) 6.12 (48) Won by 67 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Seven 41,973 3–1 Recap
5 Sunday, 22 April (3:20 pm) North Melbourne 14.14 (98) 11.4 (70) Lost by 28 points Etihad Stadium (A) Seven 27,981 3–2 Recap
6 Saturday, 28 April (7:25 pm) St Kilda 13.11 (89) 7.12 (54) Won by 35 points University of Tasmania Stadium (H) Seven 15,741 4–2 Recap
7 Saturday, 5 May (2:10 pm) Essendon 10.7 (67) 13.12 (90) Won by 23 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) Fox Footy 53,018 5–2 Recap
8 Friday, 11 May (7:50 pm) Sydney 10.11 (71) 12.7 (79) Lost by 8 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Seven 32,784 5–3 Recap
9 Sunday, 20 May (3:20 pm) Brisbane Lions 20.9 (129) 11.7 (73) Lost by 56 points The Gabba (A) Seven 20,628 5–4 Recap
10 Sunday, 27 May (1:10 pm) West Coast 9.6 (60) 11.9 (75) Lost by 15 points Etihad Stadium (H) Fox Footy 28,077 5–5 Recap
11 Saturday, 2 June (2:10 pm) Port Adelaide 9.10 (64) 9.7 (61) Won by 3 points University of Tasmania Stadium (H) Fox Footy 13,007 6–5 Recap
12 Bye
13 Saturday, 16 June (7:25 pm) Adelaide 12.16 (88) 4.8 (32) Won by 56 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Seven 26,693 7–5 Recap
14 Saturday, 23 June (1:45 pm) Gold Coast 13.18 (96) 5.13 (43) Won by 53 points University of Tasmania Stadium (H) Fox Footy 9,007 8–5 Recap
15 Saturday, 30 June (7:25 pm) Greater Western Sydney 13.17 (95) 12.6 (84) Lost by 11 points Spotless Stadium (A) Seven 10,866 8–6 Recap
16 Saturday, 7 July (7:25 pm) Western Bulldogs 9.5 (59) 19.8 (122) Won by 63 points Etihad Stadium (A) Seven 35,320 9–6 Recap
17 Saturday, 14 July (1:45 pm) Brisbane Lions 9.11 (65) 15.8 (98) Lost by 33 points University of Tasmania Stadium (H) Fox Footy 12,557 9–7 Recap
18 Sunday, 22 July (1:10 pm) Carlton 7.10 (52) 18.16 (124) Won by 72 points Etihad Stadium (A) Fox Footy 30,405 10–7 Recap
19 Sunday, 29 July (2:40 pm) Fremantle 7.11 (53) 17.10 (112) Won by 59 points Optus Stadium (A) Fox Footy 41,845 11–7 Recap
20 Saturday, 4 August (1:45 pm) Essendon 16.11 (107) 16.7 (103) Won by 4 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Fox Footy 68,857 12–7 Recap
21 Saturday, 11 August (1:45 pm) Geelong 10.11 (71) 8.12 (60) Won by 11 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Fox Footy 59,529 13–7 Recap
22 Saturday, 18 August (7:25 pm) St Kilda 11.10 (76) 12.8 (80) Won by 4 points Etihad Stadium (A) Seven 24,795 14–7 Recap
23 Saturday, 25 August (7:25 pm) Sydney 10.14 (74) 12.11 (83) Won by 9 points Sydney Cricket Ground (A) Seven 39,660 15–7 Recap
Source

Finals

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Broadcast Attendance Recap
Home Away Result
Qualifying final Thursday, 6 September (7:20 pm) Richmond 13.17 (95) 9.10 (64) Lost by 31 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) Seven 91,446 Recap
Semi-final Friday, 14 September (7:50 pm) Melbourne 10.11 (71) 16.8 (104) Lost by 33 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Seven 90,152 Recap

Ladder

Template:AFL Ladder/2018

Awards, records and milestones

Awards

AFL awards

Club awards

Records

VFL/AFL records

Club records

Milestones

References

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