Hawthorn and star Josh Weddle are reportedly putting the finishing touches on a bumper contract extension, while the AFL has defended its latest...

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned AFL free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues.

Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned AFL free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues.