Hawthorn
38
Match Complete
Melbourne
93
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| C. Macdonald |  | 25:44 | ||
| 24:11 |  | T. Sparrow | ||
| 21:11 | | K. Pickett | ||
| Rushed | | 18:27 | ||
| 11:40 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 9:45 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 7:58 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 3:44 | | J. V. Rooyen | ||
| M. Lewis | | 2:02 | ||
| 4.6 (30) | Third Quarter [+] | 10.7 (67) | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 28:55 | ||
| N. Watson | | 25:26 | ||
| 24:07 | | J. Billings | ||
| 22:43 | | C. Petracca | ||
| 21:28 | | K. Chandler | ||
| 16:41 | | B. Brown | ||
| J. Weddle | | 15:33 | ||
| J. Weddle | | 13:05 | ||
| 10:16 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 7:08 | | K. Chandler | ||
| Rushed | | 3:58 | ||
| 2.3 (15) | Second Quarter [+] | 6.5 (41) | ||
| N. Watson | | 28:44 | ||
| L. Breust | | 26:29 | ||
| 25:25 | | Rushed | ||
| N. Watson | | 20:41 | ||
| 16:24 | | J. V. Rooyen | ||
| 6:51 | | K. Pickett | ||
| C. Macdonald | | 4:59 | ||
| 0.1 (1) | First Quarter [+] | 5.3 (33) | ||
| 26:19 | | Rushed | ||
| 21:09 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| 18:12 | | J. Billings | ||
| 16:53 | | K. Pickett | ||
| 12:03 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| N. Watson | | 11:14 | ||
| 5:34 | | K. Pickett | ||
| 4:02 | | C. Petracca | ||
| 2:33 | | H. Petty | ||
Hawthorn and Melbourne do battle at the MCG in a clash that will go a long way towards revealing where both teams sit in the pecking order early in 2024. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:35pm (AEDT).
Prediction
Melbourne showed plenty against the Dogs last time out, and the Hawks pushed Essendon for much of the contest.
Looming as something of a mystery team in 2024, Hawthorn will be out to pinch an upset today. I think they can get it done.
Hawthorn by 11 points.
Game information
Venue: MCG
First bounce: 4:35pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Footy
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Hawks $3.70, Demons $1.28 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Hawthorn
B: J.Weddle, S.Frost, J.Sicily (c)
HB: J.Impey, J.Scrimshaw, M.D’Ambrosio
C: K.Amon, D.Moore, C.Macdonald
HF: J.Ginnivan, M.Lewis, C.Nash
F: L.Breust, M.Chol, N.Watson
R: N.Reeves, J.Newcombe, J.Worpel
I/C: C.Mackenzie, J.Gunston, J.Ward, F.Maginness, B.Hardwick
EMG: M.Ramsden, H.Hustwaite, H.Morrison
Melbourne
B: J.McVee, S.May, B.Howes
HB: T.Rivers, J.Lever, C.Salem
C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, A.Neal-Bullen
HF: T.Sparrow, B.Brown, K.Pickett
F: B.Fritsch, J.van Rooyen, K.Chandler
R: M.Gawn (c), J.Viney, J.Billings
I/C: C.Windsor, C.Oliver, T.McDonald, M.Hore, H.Petty
EMG: B.Laurie, T.Fullarton, T.Woewodin
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks Skip. Big day tomorrow as well. F1 dominating the day.
Chancho
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Skip
Roar Rookie
Yep I had $50 on his hair not moving till the Fourth Won the bet: easily;)
Skip
Roar Rookie
Thank you Stuart for your excellent call,above and beyond.
Chancho
Roar Rookie
Thanks Stuart, appreciate your updates!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Where do the Hawks go from here? Many felt 2024 would see continued improvement in Hawthorn, but there was a gulf in class today. The Demons off to a good start this season yet concerned about the rib injury to May. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..8…38 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Thanks for being with me for the match, it was a treat to bring it to you this afternoon. Be sure to stick with the Roar for all the remaining Saturday night AFL action. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..8…38 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME It is a 55 point win for the Demons in a dominant display against the Hawks. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..8…38 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
Stuart Thomas
Expert
20' Down to the final 60 seconds as the Hawks go inside 50. A behind is scored. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..8…38 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
Stuart Thomas
Expert
19' Goodness me! It is a shellacking folks and the Hawks have some serious thinking to do. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
19' Oliver now looks for Gawn and Sparrow scoops up the ball....GOAL MELBOURNE!!!!! Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….14..9…93
Stuart Thomas
Expert
19' Hawthorn kick well to the outer side and then Hore intercept marks on the wing. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….13..9…87
Stuart Thomas
Expert
18' 50 point lead for the Demons and the Hawks have been humbled at the G. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….13..9…87
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
17' Rivers with a chance to send the ball inside 50........the stoppage follows on the near side and then Impey marks in defence for the Hawks. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….13..9…87
Chancho
Roar Rookie
Oh come on Stuart, there’s more to life than just great ha [checks google images] … oh yeah, it is quite fetching
Stuart Thomas
Expert
17' Pickett lines up a late chance for the Demons after the rebound to the other end....he misses to the right! Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….13..9…87
Stuart Thomas
Expert
16' Hawthorn with another late chance but Petty is back in defence and marking well for the Demons. Hawthorn Hawks……………..………………..5..7…37 Melbourne Demons……..…………………….13..8…86