Thanks to Finn Maginness for giving us some great performances in the brown and gold! The game he neutralised Daicos won't soon be forgotten. For a while there Finn went on a tear, shutting down oppo players left and right. A genuine weapon, the likes of which no other team seemed to have in their arsenal. Also the grit and resilience to fight back from his life-threatening kidney injury in Tassie, that needs to be highlighted. Bloody good effort. We often overlook how brutal this game can be, hey? Ultimately I don't think we saw all Finn could do at senior level - rarely plugged into the midfield despite consistently dominating in that role for Box Hill. It's gonna be annoying if the Dogs unleash him in that way to good effect. He was a critical contributor to in Box Hill's premiership season this year. I think this is the right move for Maginness. He's been very patient and very professional and deserves a better crack at senior footy. We know how good he is, and he'll have a better chance to prove it more consistently. Go well, Finn! (except against us!)

Essendon fans re: Zach Merrett 🙏🙏🙏

BREAKING: Cal Twomey is reporting that Calsher Dear has re-committed to Hawthorn. It's understood he will be signing a two-year deal to remain with the club. Thank you, Calsher. I'm sure I echo the thoughts of Hawks supporters everywhere when I say this has made my day!

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