Hawthorn tried James Sicily as an option in attack, rather than recall Jarryd Roughead for Friday night's loss to Essendon.

Hawthorn AFL coach Alastair Clarkson says he has no interest in replacing Brad Scott at North Melbourne.

Stuttering Hawthorn have another opportunity to win back-to-back games for the first time this season when they take on Melbourne at the MCG.

Four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson wants to see Hawthorn on track for their next flag by the time his current contract expires.

Four-time premiership-winning Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is in no hurry to sign a new AFL contract with the Hawks.