Hawks Pride

Hawks Pride are deeply saddened by the lowered suspension for Lance Collard of St Kilda Football Club. It was his second offence which has been reduced from 7 weeks to 2 weeks.

The AFL Appeals board stated today that “It is commonplace that players can employ language from time to time which is racist, sexist or homophobic while on the field” is hurtful to many in our community and not congruent with the work many people have done within the AFL industry.

Andrew Dillon, AFL CEO, announced today that the AFL strongly rejects this statement. However, we are asking the AFL and all Clubs to do more to educate players, legal staff and anyone involved in football about the importance of language used on the field and in every room of the AFL and to create consistent policies for consequences when players breach the rules set. Otherwise, moments like this only undermine the years of work we have done.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1503648

🏳️‍🌈 Equal the Contest – Pre-Game Event 🏉
When the rules exclude you, rewrite them.

Join us for an inspiring pre-game event featuring a short screening of the award-winning documentary Equal the Contest, followed by a live panel discussion with filmmaker Mitch Nivalis and guest speakers.

📅 Saturday 11 October
🕐 Arrival: 1:00pm
🎬 Event concludes: 2:45pm
🏟️ Game starts: 3:05pm (Hawthorn vs Gold Coast – AFLW Pride Round)
📍 Functions By the Bay – Davis Room
💰 Free event

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
✨ Click the link in bio to register.

“A landmark day for footy, equality—and our community.

Today, former West Coast Eagle Mitch Brown made AFL history by becoming the first openly bisexual man in the league’s 129-year history. His decision shines a spotlight on the often-hidden struggles within our game’s hyper-masculine culture—and, importantly, it offers a beacon of visibility for countless players and fans who’ve felt unseen.  

Mitch spoke candidly about hiding his identity throughout his playing days, describing the emotional toll of concealing who he is—including moments when homophobic language was so routine it was normalized.  

At Hawk Pride—and across the Hawthorn family—we stand behind his bravery. His story isn’t just personal—it’s a powerful catalyst for change. We hope this sparks deeper conversations and real inclusivity, both in the AFL and beyond.

To every young q***r person out there—you’re seen, you belong, and your truth has power.

Let’s keep flying together.

Pride Rnd 2024 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and of course it makes it all that more special when we come away with the WIN!!

A work of art ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Inspired by players Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Louise Stephenson Hawthorn's pride guernsey proudly displays the rainbow hawk front and centre, representing the entire LGBTQIA+ and people of colour community. The back of the guernsey displays the Progress Pride Flag at the bottom 🫶

See the jumper on display this Saturday as the Hawks take on the Eagles.

Are you Pride Round ready?
Head into or shop online for your .pride merch.

*To order a Hawks Pride scarf call hawks nest as not available online yet.

Who’s ready for the double header?
& annual pride game this Sunday 9th June down @ Box Hill City Oval
VFLW @ 11:30am
VFL @2:05pm

So excited to see our team run out in this jumper this Sunday 9th June at Fenjiu stadium ( Box Hill City Oval) @ 11:30am then followed by @ 2:30pm for a pride packed day.