2015 Hawthorn Football Club season
91st season in the Australian Football League
Australian rules football club season
The 2015 season was the Hawthorn Football Club 's 91st season in the Australian Football League and 114th overall. Hawthorn entered the season as the two-time defending AFL premiers, having won back -to-back AFL premierships. Hawthorn won their third consecutive AFL premiership , fifth AFL premiership, and thirteenth premiership overall, defeating West Coast 107–61 in the Grand Final . Hawthorn became the first team to win five premierships in the AFL era. Hawthorn became just the second team in the AFL era to win three-consecutive premierships; joining the Brisbane Lions (2001 –2003 ); and the sixth team in VFL/AFL history to win three consecutive premierships; joining Carlton (1906 –1908 ), Collingwood (1927 –1930 ), and Melbourne (twice; 1939 –1941 , 1955 –1957 ). Alastair Clarkson won his fourth premiership as coach, tying with Leigh Matthews for most premierships won in the AFL era. Clarkson also surpassed John Kennedy Sr. and Allan Jeans (3) for most premierships won as coach of Hawthorn. Luke Hodge joined Michael Voss as the only players to captain three premierships in the AFL era. Grant Birchall , Shaun Burgoyne , Luke Hodge , Jordan Lewis , Sam Mitchell , Cyril Rioli , and Jarryd Roughead all won their fourth premierships, tying with Martin Pike for the most in the AFL era. Shaun Burgoyne played in his sixth AFL Grand Final, tying with Martin Pike for the most appearances in the AFL era.
Club summary
The 2015 AFL season was the 119th season of the VFL/AFL competition since its inception in 1897; having entered the competition in 1925 , it was the 91st season contested by the Hawthorn Football Club. The Melbourne Cricket Ground once again acted as Hawthorn's primary home ground, hosting six of the club's eleven home games,[ 1] with four games played at their secondary home ground, Aurora Stadium in Launceston, and one played at Etihad Stadium in Round 21. The four matches at Aurora Stadium were against the Western Bulldogs , Gold Coast Suns , Fremantle and the Brisbane Lions in rounds 3, 9, 15 and 22 respectively,[ 2] while the one home game at Etihad Stadium was against Port Adelaide in Round 21. The club played Geelong , Essendon , Port Adelaide, Sydney and Carlton twice during the regular season, and travelled interstate five times (twice each to Sydney and Adelaide, and once to Perth).[ 1]
Major sponsors Tasmania and iiNet continued as the club's two major sponsors,[ 3] [ 4] while Adidas continued to manufacture the club's on-and-off field apparel.[ 5]
Senior Personnel
Alastair Clarkson continued as the club's head coach for the eleventh consecutive season, while Luke Hodge continued as the club's captain for the fifth consecutive season. Both have held their respective positions since 2005 and 2011, respectively.
Playing list changes
During the 2014 off-season , the Hawks acquired the services of Melbourne 's James Frawley via the free agency system,[ 6] as well as those of Greater Western Sydney 's Jonathan O'Rourke during the trade period.[ 7] 200-gamer Brad Sewell announced his retirement shortly after the end of the club's 2014 season , in which the club won their 12th premiership but for which he was overlooked.[ 8] In addition, Mitch Hallahan , Kyle Cheney and Luke Lowden were all traded away from the club,[ 9] while Jordan Kelly, Derick Wanganeen and Ben Ross were all delisted.[ 10]
The following lists all player changes between the conclusion of the 2014 season and the beginning of the 2015 season.
Trades
9 October 2014
To Hawthorn Jonathan O'Rourke Pick 43, 2014 AFL draft
To Greater Western Sydney Pick 19, 2014 AFL draft Pick 40, 2014 AFL draft
[ 11]
16 October 2014
To Hawthorn Pick 47, 2014 AFL draft Pick 49, 2014 AFL draft
To Gold Coast Mitch Hallahan
[ 12]
16 October 2014
To Hawthorn Pick 31, 2014 AFL draft Pick 50, 2014 AFL draft Pick 68, 2014 AFL draft
To Adelaide Kyle Cheney Luke Lowden Pick 43, 2014 AFL draft Pick 47, 2014 AFL draft Pick 59, 2014 AFL draft
[ 12]
Free Agency
Additions
Draft
AFL draft
Rookie draft
^ Grimley was originally delisted by Hawthorn on 9 October 2014 but was re-drafted as a rookie
Retirements and delistings
2015 player squad
Senior list
Rookie List
Coaching staff
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Legend:
(c) Captain(s)
(vc) Vice-captain(s)
Long-term injury list
Upgraded rookie(s)
(vet) Veteran's list
(ret) Retired
Updated: 21 July 2015 Source(s): HFC Website ; Coaches
Season summary
Pre-season matches
The club played three practice matches as part of the 2015 NAB Challenge , and were played under modified pre-season rules, including nine-point goals .
Rd
Date and local time
Opponent
Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold)
Venue
Home
Away
Result
1
Thursday, 26 February (7:10 pm)
Collingwood
2.8.6 (72)
0.17.14 (116)
Lost by 44 points
Aurora Stadium (H)
2
Sunday, 8 March (4:10 pm)
North Melbourne
2.9.13 (85)
1.9.9 (72)
Lost by 13 points
Deakin Reserve, Shepparton (A)
3
Thursday, 19 March (7:10 pm)
St Kilda
1.4.6 (39)
22.13 (145)
Won by 106 points
Etihad Stadium (A)
Source
Premiership Season
Home and away season
Rd
Date and local time
Opponent
Scores (Hawthorn's scores indicated in bold)
Venue
Record
Report
Home
Away
Result
1
Monday, 6 April (3:20 pm)
Geelong
17.21 (123)
8.13 (61)
Won by 62 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
1–0
Report
2
Sunday, 12 April (3:20 pm)
Essendon
12.6 (78)
11.10 (76)
Lost by 2 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (A)
1–1
Report
3
Sunday, 19 April (1:10 pm)
Western Bulldogs
19.13 (127)
8.9 (57)
Won by 70 points
Aurora Stadium (H)
2–1
Report
4
Saturday, 25 April (7:10 pm)
Port Adelaide
15.9 (99)
13.13 (91)
Lost by 8 points
Adelaide Oval (A)
2–2
Report
5
Saturday, 2 May (7:20 pm)
North Melbourne
10.10 (70)
19.16 (130)
Won by 60 points
Etihad Stadium (A)
3–2
Report
6
Saturday, 9 May (4:35 pm)
Greater Western Sydney
16.12 (108)
14.14 (98)
Lost by 10 points
Spotless Stadium (A)
3–3
Report
7
Saturday, 16 May (2:10 pm)
Melbourne
24.11 (155)
7.8 (50)
Won by 105 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
4–3
Report
8
Saturday, 23 May (7:20 pm)
Sydney
9.15 (69)
11.7 (73)
Lost by 4 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
4–4
Report
9
Saturday, 30 May (1:45 pm)
Gold Coast
14.9 (93)
6.4 (40)
Won by 53 points
Aurora Stadium (H)
5–4
Report
10
Sunday, 7 June (4:40 pm)
St Kilda
10.9 (69)
20.12 (132)
Won by 63 points
Etihad Stadium (A)
6–4
Report
11
Bye
12
Thursday, 18 June (7:20 pm)
Adelaide
12.13 (85)
17.12 (114)
Won by 29 points
Adelaide Oval (A)
7–4
Report
13
Saturday, 27 June (2:10 pm)
Essendon
16.18 (114)
11.10 (76)
Won by 38 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
8–4
Report
14
Friday, July 3 (7:50 pm)
Collingwood
12.19 (91)
15.11 (101)
Won by 10 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (A)
9–4
Report
15
Sunday, 12 July (3:20 pm)
Fremantle
17.13 (115)
6.7 (43)
Won by 72 points
Aurora Stadium (H)
10–4
Report
16
Saturday, 18 July (7:20 pm)
Sydney
7.15 (57)
23.8 (146)
Won by 89 points
ANZ Stadium (A)
11–4
Report
17
Friday, 24 July (7:50 pm)
Carlton
4.11 (35)
27.11 (173)
Won by 138 points
Etihad Stadium (A)
12–4
Report
18
Friday, 31 July (7:50 pm)
Richmond
7.11 (53)
10.11 (71)
Lost by 18 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
12–5
Report
19
Saturday, 8 August (5:40 pm)
West Coast
11.8 (74)
13.10 (88)
Won by 14 points
Domain Stadium (A)
13–5
Report
20
Saturday, 15 August (7:20 pm)
Geelong
12.13 (85)
19.7 (121)
Won by 36 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (A)
14–5
Report
21
Friday, 21 August (7:50 pm)
Port Adelaide
13.8 (86)
16.12 (108)
Lost by 22 points
Etihad Stadium (H)
14–6
Report
22
Saturday, 29 August (2:10 pm)
Brisbane Lions
21.8 (134)
9.8 (62)
Won by 72 points
Aurora Stadium (H)
15–6
Report
23
Saturday, 5 September (4:40 pm)
Carlton
17.11 (113)
8.8 (56)
Won by 57 points
Melbourne Cricket Ground (H)
16–6
Report
Source
Ladder
Source:
[ 14] Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
(P) Premiers
Notes:
Finals
Awards, Records & Milestones
Awards
Records
Round 1: Sam Mitchell kicked Hawthorn's 170,000th point in the VFL/AFL
Round 17: Hawthorn inflicted Carlton 's heaviest AFL defeat, winning by 138 points. The Hawks' score of 27.11 (173) was also the highest score posted during the AFL season.
Milestones
Round 1: James Frawley – first AFL game for Hawthorn (previously with Melbourne )
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 7:
Round 8:
Round 9:
Round 10:
Round 14:
Round 15:
Round 16:
Round 17:
Round 18:
Round 19:
Round 21:
Hawthorn's 1,900th game of VFL/AFL football.
Round 22:
Semi Final:
Preliminary Final:
Brownlow Medal
Results
italics denotes ineligible player
Tribunal cases
References
^ a b 2015 Fixture released , Hawthorn Football Club official website, 30 October 2014
^ 2015 Tasmania matches released , Hawthorn Football Club official website, 29 October 2014
^ Tasmania Archived 6 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine , Hawthorn Football Club official website
^ iiNet Archived 6 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine , Hawthorn Football Club official website
^ Hawks sign five-year deal with Adidas , mUmBRELLA , 13 September 2012
^ James Frawley joins Hawthorn as a free agent, Melbourne receives pick 3 as compensation , Herald Sun , 6 October 2014
^ O'Rourke Becomes A Hawk , GWS Giants Official Website, 9 October 2014
^ Ward, Roy (5 October 2014). "Brad Sewell says goodbye to Hawthorn with stirring speech" . Retrieved 8 October 2014 .
^ Schmook, Nathan (16 October 2014). "Hawk six-gamer takes up three-year offer from Suns" . Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014 .
^ "Hawks announce list changes" . Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014 .
^ "First trade off the rank: O'Rourke now a Hawk" . AFL.com.au . 9 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2018 .
^ a b Edmund, Sam (16 October 2014). "Mitch Hallahan, Kyle Cheney and Luke Lowden traded from Hawthorn" . Herald Sun . Retrieved 5 October 2018 .
^ Landsberger, Sam (6 October 2014). "James Frawley joins Hawthorn as a free agent, Melbourne receives pick 3 as compensation" . Herald Sun . Retrieved 5 October 2018 .
^ "2015 AFL Ladder" . Zero Hanger . 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2023 .
^ a b "Match Review Panel full statement: round five" . Australian Football League. 4 May 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015 .
^ Schmook, Nathan (5 May 2015). "Hodge, May fail to convince Tribunal, both out for three weeks" . Australian Football League. Retrieved 5 May 2015 .
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