Hawthorn Hawks vs Collingwood Magpies LIVE: Hawks, Magpies chase vital pre-finals win at the MCG We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Hawthorn Hawks vs Collingwood Magpies LIVE: Hawks, Magpies chase vital pre-finals win at the MCG By Roy Ward and Peter Ryan August 7, 2025 — 6.34pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 6.34pmMihocek, Mitchell have role to play says Selwood 6.20pmInteractive: Your club’s progress in AFL 2025 Hide key posts Go to latest Pinned post from 6.20pm Interactive: Your club’s progress in AFL 2025 Latest posts Latest posts Mihocek, Mitchell have role to play says Selwood By Roy Ward Collingwood assistant coach Scott Selwood admits forward Brody Mihocek is an invaluable part of the Magpies’ forward line as his future at the club remains uncertain. Mihocek is seeking a longer-term contract but it’s something he may only get at another club with the Magpies, who have an ageing list, reportedly playing hardball about his next deal. Tom Mitchell of the Magpies handballs the ball.Credit: Getty Images “As a forwards coach, we do like to play a combative style and he’s a guy who can play tall or small in that he can crunch the packs or he can do chase down tackles,” Selwood told Fox Footy. “There are not many keys [key forwards] like that, so selfishly as a forwards coach, I’d love to keep him as long as possible.” Veteran onballer Tom Mitchell returns to the Magpies tonight and Selwood has tipped him to have a big game despite only playing nine games since the start of last season. “It’s his strength position and he’s excited for the opportunity as he has missed most of last year and this year - any opportunity at AFL level, he’s ready to eat up and this is the perfect game for him against his old side,” Selwood told Fox Footy. “I have a feeling it is going to be a good night for Tom.” Interactive: Your club’s progress in AFL 2025 Good evening G’day everyone. It’s Roy Ward here and I’ll be tapping away on the keyboard tonight as we follow all the action from Collingwood and Hawthorn’s clash at the MCG. It’s a vital game when it comes to securing finals place for both clubs. First bounce is set for 7.30pm, enjoy the evening to come. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025