Overview

• 7NEWS reports Hawthorn and Essendon have made informal inquiries about roles for Ken Hinkley days after his 13-year Port Adelaide tenure ended.
• Caroline Wilson says Mitchell is open to adding Hinkley as another voice, with options ranging from full-time to consulting arrangements.
• Essendon have discussed a position under Brad Scott, according to Wilson, while CEO Craig Vozzo declined to comment on any football department changes.
• Hinkley has publicly said he will take time away to consider his future and spend time with family before deciding on any job.
• Commentators including Kane Cornes suggest Hawthorn’s interest could also serve a long-term pitch to Zak Butters, who is contracted through 2026 and becomes a restricted free agent thereafter.