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Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn breaks tradition with first-ever co-captains, aiming to strengthen leadership by sharing responsibilities between veteran Sicily and rising star Newcombe.

Summary by The West Australian
Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

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Hawks appoint co-captains in historic first; Prestia, May ask for Sorrento brawl charges to be withdrawn

Richmond’s Dion Prestia and Melbourne’s Steven May appeared at Dromana Magistrates Court via videolink. Meanwhile James Sicily will share the Hawks captaincy in 2026.

·Sydney, Australia
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Hawthorn make surprise captain call on eve of AFL season

The Hawks will have a new leadership model for the first time in the club’s history.

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Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

·City of Perth, Australia
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ESPN AustraliaESPN Australia

Hawks break tradition and appoint co-captains

Midfielder Jai Newcombe has been elevated to share Hawthorn's captaincy with James Sicily in a break with tradition by the AFL club.

·Australia
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AFLAFL

Skipper surprise as Hawks opt for co-captains

Hawthorn will have two skippers in 2026 with a rising midfield gun joining James Sicily in the role

·Australia
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Zero HangerZero Hanger

"Incredibly humbled": Hawks star promoted to co-captain in historic change to leadership structure

It marks the first time in club history Hawthorn will be led by co-captains.

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Zero Hanger broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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