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02 Oct 2026

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Home at last: Martin's career-high 28 sinks Adelaide as Hawkheads get their “30”

Home at last: Martin's career-high 28 sinks Adelaide as Hawkheads get their “30”

Kelan Martin's 28 powers our first win of NBL27, as the Sandpit asks for a 30-point lead and gets one.

It took four games to get here, but the first win of NBL27 arrived exactly where it belonged: in front of our own people. We beat the Adelaide 36ers 114-92 at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday night, led for 37 minutes and 47 seconds, and pushed the lead as far as 32 against the side many have tipped for the championship.

Kelan Martin poured in a new NBL career high of 28 points, five days after setting his previous best in Sydney. Sam Froling posted 19 points and 13 rebounds. We handed out 33 assists, won the boards 49-35, and two development players got to soak in moments they will never forget.

> Read the full recap

Back homenext Friday

We're back at the WIN Entertainment Centre the following weekend, against the Tasmania JackJumpers on Friday 9 October at 7:30pm and the Cairns Taipans on Sunday 11 October at 5:00pm.

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FROLING SIGNS 3 YEAR DEAL TO STAY IN THE 'GONG!

29 Apr

FROLING SIGNS 3 YEAR DEAL TO STAY IN THE 'GONG!

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The Illawarra Hawks handed keys to the city

8 Apr

The Illawarra Hawks handed keys to the city

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Todd Blanchfield returns to the Hawks on 3-year deal

4 Apr

Todd Blanchfield returns to the Hawks on 3-year deal

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Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the re-signing of Mason Peatling on two-year deal.

1 Apr

Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the re-signing of Mason Peatling on two-year deal.

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Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the re-signing of Dan Grida on two-year deal.

1 Apr

Illawarra Hawks are excited to announce the re-signing of Dan Grida on two-year deal.

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“It’s performance based, so we’ll see.”

27 Mar

“It’s performance based, so we’ll see.”

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HAWKS CELEBRATE WITH THE CITY!

25 Mar

HAWKS CELEBRATE WITH THE CITY!

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“One of the greatest victories I’ve ever seen.” Derek Rucker

19 Mar

“One of the greatest victories I’ve ever seen.” Derek Rucker

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"Sometimes they go in, sometimes they don’t." Tyler Harvey

14 Mar

"Sometimes they go in, sometimes they don’t." Tyler Harvey

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Want to sit court side thanks to Greater Bank?

13 Mar

Want to sit court side thanks to Greater Bank?

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Hawks alumni #120, Adam Caporn, named head coach of the Boomers.

12 Mar

Hawks alumni #120, Adam Caporn, named head coach of the Boomers.

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"We’re headed back to the Gong, we’re coming home.”  Justin Tatum

12 Mar

"We’re headed back to the Gong, we’re coming home.”  Justin Tatum

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The Hawks Announce New Leadership Structure

8 Mar

The Hawks Announce New Leadership Structure

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“It's going to be a hell of a series, and it's one we are really looking forward to” Sam Froling

7 Mar

“It's going to be a hell of a series, and it's one we are really looking forward to” Sam Froling

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Why? “Because we earned it,” sparkplug guard Dan Grida says. 

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Why? “Because we earned it,” sparkplug guard Dan Grida says. 

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“We put ourselves in this situation,” Coach Tatum

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“We put ourselves in this situation,” Coach Tatum

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