Beloved 'Punky' Calls Time on Decorated Hawks Career

'Rage' drives 'Punky' as end looms for Hawks great

Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust will retire at the end of this season, ending a career that...

Beloved 'Punky' calls time on decorated Hawks career

Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust will retire at the end of this season, ending a career that featured more than 300 games and 500 goals.

Much-loved Hawthorn champion calls time on AFL career

The club great broke the news to teammates in emotional scenes.

‘Rage’ drives ‘Punky’ as end looms for Hawthorn great

Luke Breust may, or may not, be familiar with the work of iconic Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. They certainly share the same sentiment, with the three-time Hawthorn premiership forward determined to “rage, rage against the dying of the light”. The 34-year-old, a two-time All-Australian and one of the best small forwards of his generation, announced on Thursday this season will be his last. Former teammate and current Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has no d…

End of an era as Hawk star calls time

From rookie draft pick to 300-game champion, Hawthorn great Luke Breust has announced his retirement after an extraordinary 15-year career.

"A legacy unmatched": Triple premiership player calls time

The crafty forward kicked 149 goals across the Hawks’ back-to-back-to-back flag seasons.