The first goal of the 2014 AFL Grand Final was kicked by Josh Kennedy at the 5 minute mark of the opening term.
The first opportunity to score was a set-shot to Hawthorn’s Liam Shiels in the second minute.
His shot came close but drifted wide for a point.
The Swans had a chance in the square shortly after, but strong defensive pressure from the Hawks cleared the ball without registering a score.
Sydney’s Josh Kennedy then sent the first major through after seeing an opportunity to pop a shot over the Hawks’ defence following a dash from outside 50.
The shot landed short, but with no one on the line, bounced through for the first goal of the 2014 AFL Grand Final.
The Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks face off in the 2014 AFL Grand Final after finishing the regular season as the top two teams in the competition.
The Swans advanced via wins against the Fremantle Dockers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos, while Hawks overcame the Geelong Cats in week one and survived a tight match against Port Adelaide in the preliminary final.
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