Phase Me Up

What the numbers say about Hawthorn's rise in 2026, a data driven look powered by Actual Footy

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Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on social media with the team at Actual Footy, an intelligence database containing every player and team statistic dating back to 2017.

Through that partnership, we were fortunate enough to be granted a complimentary membership, giving us access to some incredible insights into what the data says about Hawthorn, how we compare across seasons, and where we stack up against the rest of the competition.

I’m a footy data nerd and absolutely love this stuff, so a huge thank you to Paul and the team at Actual Footy for the access.

Before diving in, it’s worth explaining some of the key metrics Actual Footy uses.