Hawthorn key target has committed to a multi-year contract extension with the club. The move stops interest from the Gold Coast Suns, who were eyeing target Ben King their forward in free agency. A Hawthorn teammate has been tied down as well, though no firm update on King’s future was shared. The announcement follows a stretch of constant speculation about what King does next. The news network first reported the two-year terms the two-year deal for Lewis. The Hawks deepen their list as the Suns work out what is next.
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Lewis locks away future at Hawthorn hawthornfc.com.au
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Hawthorn forward makes free agency call - Yahoo Sports Australia
Hawthorn forward makes free agency call Yahoo Sports Australia
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Key forward rejects rival interest to pen long-term deal at Hawks - afl.com.au
Key forward rejects rival interest to pen long-term deal at Hawks afl.com.au
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Hawthorn re-signs tall forward Mitch Lewis amid chase for Gold Coast Suns star Ben King - 7NEWS
Hawthorn re-signs tall forward Mitch Lewis amid chase for Gold Coast Suns star Ben King 7NEWS
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Mitchell dodges questions on King as Lewis, Gunston re-sign - Herald Sun
Mitchell dodges questions on King as Lewis, Gunston re-sign Herald Sun