3 September 2026
Nick Watson likened to AFL icons after Hawthorn's thumping of Fremantle
Nick Watson drew comparisons to AFL icons after Hawthorn’s thumping finals victory over Fremantle. The young superstar’s performance in the win prompted the high praise. 7NEWS Sport reports Watson also has a special link to former Hawk Sam Mitchell, and the pair have both explained why that connection matters. The comparisons and the Mitchell link have intensified attention on Watson as he emerges through the finals series.
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Why this matters
Hawthorn fans and club selectors are likely to watch Watson’s development more closely now that his finals form and his special link to Sam Mitchell have been publicly explained.
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