NSWRL junior representative grand final recap
Grand final day at Leichhardt Oval had it all. Famous surnames, half-field tries, thrilling finishes. You name it, the NSWRL's premier day for the…
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There was a noticeable drop in the third quarter, however it’s picked up a touch in the last 10-15 minutes.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
BEHIND HAWTHORN
Q4 – 10′
The ball is tied up after Mitchell was searching for a man inside 50. Hawthorn receive a free kick for a kick out on the full from 50 out. It is rushed through for a behind however.
HAWTHORN 14.9 93
ADELAIDE 16.6 102
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q4 – 11′
Lever took the mark inside 50, but caught the defence napping, gave it off to Seedsman, who finishes the job. Adelaide up by 10 now.
HAWTHORN 14.8 92
ADELAIDE 16.6 102
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
BEHIND HAWTHORN
Q4 – 12′
The kick never looked likely, hanging out to the right.
HAWTHORN 14.8 92
ADELAIDE 15.6 96
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 12′
Hawthorn are now within a kick, as Gunston will have a kick from just inside 50.
HAWTHORN 14.7 91
ADELAIDE 15.6 96
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q4 – 14′
Puopolo with the sweet touch again! He finds Breust 20 metres out, directly in front, who takes the critical contested mark. He nails the goal and we are back to a one-goal game.
HAWTHORN 14.6 90
ADELAIDE 15.6 96
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 14′
The intensity has lifted here, with every touch crucial, and (as cliche as it sounds) the next goal so important to both sides.
HAWTHORN 13.6 84
ADELAIDE 15.6 96
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q4 – 16′
They’ve hit straight back. Lynch was in the right place at the right time after the Walker touch, giving them a big goal in the context of the game.
HAWTHORN 13.6 84
ADELAIDE 15.6 96
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q4 – 16′
What about the pace from Puopolo. After the clearing possession, he got ahead of his chasers to land the first goal of the quarter.
HAWTHORN 13.6 84
ADELAIDE 14.6 90
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 17′
Adelaide get their opportunity to mount pressure with a ball-in near the goal-line.
HAWTHORN 12.6 78
ADELAIDE 14.6 90
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 18′
Hawthorn putting the pressure on Adelaide early on with some touches deep in the 50. The Crows survive, and clear down the wing.
HAWTHORN 12.6 78
ADELAIDE 14.6 90
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Here we go! The final quarter is about to get underway, with Adelaide holding a 12-point lead.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Hawthorn maintain their advantage in the centre clearances, but it is Adelaide that is using the ball much more effectively.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Sam Mitchell was kept to just four touches in that quarter, whilst Scott Thompson rockets up to a game-high 27 disposals.
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
THREE-QUARTER TIME
Just how important will that last goal prove? Hawthorn looked to be getting back into the contest, before Sloane (who is up there for Man of the Match honours) gives Adelaide a handy lead. They lead by 12 with one quarter to play. Can the Hawks get themselves out of jail?
HAWTHORN 12.6 78
ADELAIDE 14.6 90
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q3 – 0′
Massive goal in the context of this game. Sloane was held back deep inside Hawthorn 50, and converts the opportunity, giving Adelaide a two-goal lead.
HAWTHORN 12.6 78
ADELAIDE 14.6 90
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL HAWTHORN
Q3 – 1′
Hawthorn receive another 50-50 free kick, but they make the most of it. They find open space, with Smith getting a nice roll from beyond 50.
HAWTHORN 12.6 78
ADELAIDE 13.6 84
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q3 – 3′
Hawthorn receive a soft free kick there after Sloane is deemed to have held his man. Hawthorn desperately need a goal before the end of the term.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 13.6 84
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q3 – 4′
McGovern found Lynch inside 50 with a quality possession. The 40 metre kick is good from Lynch, and Adelaide have two goals in the space of a minute. It’s a handy buffer in a game like this.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 13.5 83
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
GOAL ADELAIDE
Q3 – 5′
Walker had time and space in the forward 50, before finding Lyons metres out from the square. He runs into an open goal and boots Adelaide into the lead.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 12.5 77
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q3 – 6′
Sicily takes a strong mark in the midfield, giving the Hawks a 9-4 lead in contested marks for the night. The intensity of the first half is starting to show, with a noticable drop in this term.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 11.5 71
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
BEHIND ADELAIDE
Q3 – 8′
Stratten got back nicely to spoil the contest just out from the Hawks goal square. The rushed behind brings it back to a one point game, with Adelaide looking more likely at the moment.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 11.5 71
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q3 – 9′
Hawthorn have had to do a lot of defensive work this quarter, and are now up to 69 tackles for the game.
HAWTHORN 11.5 71
ADELAIDE 11.4 70
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q3 – 11′
The third term has been played more towards the Hawthorn backline, with Adelaide showing a lot more pressure and asking more questions of the Hawks.
HAWTHORN 11.6 72
ADELAIDE 11.4 70
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog
Q4 – 9′
Adelaide is in the box seat here. You just get the feeling that Hawthorn are starting to feel the pressure and fatigue.
HAWTHORN 14.9 93
ADELAIDE 16.6 102
Hawthorn Hawks vs Adelaide Crows highlights: AFL live scores, blog