Hawthorn Football Club
2018 season
PresidentJeff Kennett
CoachAlastair Clarkson
Captain(s)Jarryd Roughead
Home groundMelbourne Cricket Ground
University of Tasmania Stadium
Record15–7 (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
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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. This was also the first season without either Luke Hodge or Sam Mitchell on the list since 2001.

Hawthorn improved on their record from 2017, finishing in fourth place with a 15–7 record. This was the 7th time in the last 8 seasons Hawthorn won 15 or more games. 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. As of 2023, this is the last time Hawthorn have made the finals

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 2005–2011. 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

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

See also: 2017 AFL 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 Harry Jones Murray Bushrangers
2 23 David Mirra Box Hill Hawks
3 34 Dallas Willsmore[note 1] Hawthorn
  1. ^ Willsmore was originally 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 — Delisted [14]
15 August 2017 Josh Gibson — Retired [15]
21 August 2017 Jack Fitzpatrick — Retired [16]
26 October 2017 Billy Hartung North Melbourne Delisted [17]
26 October 2017 Kade Stewart — Delisted [17]

2018 player squad

2018 Hawthorn Football Club 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: 10 September 2018
Source(s): HFC Website; Coaches


Season fixture

AFLX

See also: AFLX
Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Report
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)
Friday, 16 February (9:00 pm) St Kilda 2.5.5 (55) 4.5.7 (77) Won by 22 points Etihad Stadium (A)
GF Friday, 16 February (9:33 pm) Melbourne 3.3.8 (56) 1.5.6 (46) Lost by 10 points Etihad Stadium Report

JLT Community series

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Broadcast Attendance Report
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 Report
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 Report
Source

Premiership season

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

Ladder

Pos Team
 Pld W L D PF PA PP Pts Qualification
1 Richmond 22 18 4 0 2143 1574 136.1 72 2018 finals
2 West Coast (P) 22 16 6 0 2012 1657 121.4 64
3 Collingwood 22 15 7 0 2046 1699 120.4 60
4 Hawthorn 22 15 7 0 1972 1642 120.1 60
5 Melbourne 22 14 8 0 2299 1749 131.4 56
6 Sydney 22 14 8 0 1822 1664 109.5 56
7 Greater Western Sydney 22 13 8 1 1898 1664 114.1 54
8 Geelong 22 13 9 0 2045 1554 131.6 52
9 North Melbourne 22 12 10 0 1950 1790 108.9 48
10 Port Adelaide 22 12 10 0 1780 1654 107.6 48
11 Essendon 22 12 10 0 1932 1838 105.1 48
12 Adelaide 22 12 10 0 1941 1865 104.1 48
13 Western Bulldogs 22 8 14 0 1575 2037 77.3 32
14 Fremantle 22 8 14 0 1556 2041 76.2 32
15 Brisbane Lions 22 5 17 0 1825 2049 89.1 20
16 St Kilda 22 4 17 1 1606 2182 73.6 18
17 Gold Coast 22 4 18 0 1308 2182 59.9 16
18 Carlton 22 2 20 0 1353 2282 59.3 8
Source: AFL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
(P) Premiers

Finals

See also: 2018 AFL finals series
Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold) Venue Report
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) Report
Semi-final Friday, 14 September (7:50 pm) Melbourne 10.11 (71) 16.8 (104) Lost by 33 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (H) Report

Awards, records and milestones

Awards

AFL awards

Club awards

Records

VFL/AFL records

Club records

Milestones

References

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  2. ^ "iiNet". Hawthorn Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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  7. ^ "Burns and Glass to join Hawks". hawthornfc.com.au. Hawthorn Football Club. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Gaudry steps down as CEO". hawthornfc.com.au. Hawthorn Football Club. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
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  10. ^ Ryan, Peter. "Hawthorn appoint Geelong executive Justin Reeves as CEO". The Age. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Ratten to explore new opportunities". Hawthorn Football Club. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Jarman jumps onboard". hawthornfc.com.au. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  13. ^ "Hodge officially a Lion". hawthornfc.com.au. 19 October 2017.
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  15. ^ Pierik, Jon (15 August 2017). "Josh Gibson, a key member of Hawthorn's premiership dynasty, announces retirement". theage.com.au. The Age. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  16. ^ Waterworth, Ben (21 August 2017). "Jack Fitzpatrick announces retirement due to concussion". Fox Sports. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  17. ^ a b "Hawks confirm list changes". hawthornfc.com.au. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  18. ^ "AFL MVP 2018: Tom Mitchell crowned AFL Players' Association MVP after awesome season". foxsports.com.au. 30 August 2010.
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