Hawthorn star forward has signed a fresh multi-year deal with the club. The move blocks a route for interest from the Gold Coast Suns, who were weighing their own moves their forward in free agency. A Hawthorn teammate was also re-signed as well, though an immediate word on King’s future was shared. The announcement follows a stretch of heavy speculation about where King lands. The news network first broke the details the two-year deal for Lewis. The Hawks reinforce their list while Gold Coast’s plans hang in the balance.
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Lewis locks away future at Hawthorn - hawthornfc.com.au
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