Episodes

  • Meet new recruit, Max Lynch

    Meet new recruit, Max Lynch
    Oct 14 2021

    Hawthorn’s quiet start to this year’s trade period was met with a thrilling final day as the club completed two big trades. Ruckman Jonathon Ceglar departed Waverley, while tall-utility Max Lynch officially joined the brown and gold following an exchange with Collingwood. Hear from Hawthorn’s newest recruit, Max Lynch, along with National Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie who wraps up the club's 2021 AFL Trade Period. 

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    4 mins
  • Looking back at a Frosty trade

    Looking back at a Frosty trade
    Oct 11 2021

    Week two of trade is here, and the countdown has officially begun as clubs look to finalise any exchanges before Wednesday's deadline. While there was no news out of Waverley Park over the weekend, today's episode looks at the second anniversary of a trade that saw reliable defender Sam Frost join the brown and gold.

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    4 mins
  • One Hawk departs, two re-sign

    One Hawk departs, two re-sign
    Oct 8 2021

    The last 24 hours witnessed a lot of movement for the brown and gold with one Hawk departing and two re-signing. Hawthorn's Head of Football Rob McCartney speaks exclusively to the Unpacking Trade podcast following the re-signings of Daniel Howe and Finn Maginness, touching on each individual’s promising attributes which fans can expect to see more of in 2022. Host Stephanie Edwards also recaps recent media in which Hawthorn's National Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie addresses speculation surrounding the club's links to opposition players. 

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    6 mins
  • A quieter start to trade

    A quieter start to trade
    Oct 6 2021

    While some clubs have been a part of the trade action already, Hawthorn has had a quieter start to the 2021 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. On day three of trade, Hawthorn’s Recruitment Administration Officer Mitchell Cashion takes us behind the scenes and into the four walls of Waverley Park, detailing the work that is being done across this busy time.

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    4 mins
  • Welcome to day one of trade

    Welcome to day one of trade
    Oct 5 2021

    The 2021 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period has arrived! Host Stephanie Edwards is joined by Hawthorn's National Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie as he unveils what the club is looking to get out of this year’s Trade Period over the next two weeks. Tune in to see what's instore for the brown and gold.

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    6 mins
  • Hawthorn's draft hand of the decade

    Hawthorn's draft hand of the decade
    Dec 7 2020
    In the final instalment of 'Hawks Talk Trade' season 2, draft week is finally here. It's the first time in what feels like forever the Hawks have had a top 10 pick (currently Pick 4), and Mark McKenzie joins the pod to share how the club is planning to use it. But the episode doesn't stop there; you'll hear from up and coming Hawk Damon Greaves around how we went from a rookie-draft selection to one of the club's most promising young defenders, then Head of Development Sam Mitchell jumps on to share his exciting plans for his new role. Lots to dissect - don't miss this one!

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    46 mins
  • Tom Phillips is excited, and we think you might be too

    Tom Phillips is excited, and we think you might be too
    Nov 18 2020
    Meet our newest Hawk - Tom Phillips. The wingman joins the podcast to share his lofty ambitions for his time in the brown and gold - and they're sure to get Hawks fans exciting. After recapping trade period, we turn our attentions to the draft, with National Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie providing rare insight into how the process works from here, and what players may be suited to the Hawks. Another massive episode, and your one-stop shop for all the big trade and draft rumours and news.

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    47 mins
  • Could Hawthorn be the 'dark horse' of the 2020 trade period?

    Could Hawthorn be the 'dark horse' of the 2020 trade period?
    Nov 9 2020
    Graham Wright rejoins the podcast this week to give an update on Hawthorn's trade action. He shares the club's number one priority, and provides answers on the several players who have been linked to the brown and gold. New Hawk Kyle Hartigan also makes an appearance to explain what drew him to Hawthorn, and what role he can see himself filling within the line up.

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    37 mins