Hawthorn Surges into AFL Finals by Dominating Kangaroos

Hawthorn Secures Finals Spot with Convincing Win

In a stunning display, Hawthorn dominated North Melbourne in Launceston, winning by an incredible 124 points. With this remarkable victory, Hawthorn clinched a spot in the AFL finals for the first time in six years. Needing a win to stay in the race, the Hawks ended the match with a score of 26.14 (170) to 7.4 (46).

Key Performers Shine in Historic Match

Dylan Moore led the charge with four goals, while Nick Watson, Connor Macdonald, and Mabior Chol each contributed three goals. The team made a spectacular comeback after starting the season at 0-5, winning 14 of their last 18 matches. Notably, Hawthorn piled on 10 goals in the final term, marking their biggest-ever win over North.

Player Highlights and Key Moments

• Massimo D'Ambrosio's
• Jai Newcombe
• Conor Nash was substituted in the third quarter due to a leg injury.

North Melbourne, finishing the season with only three wins, sits at the bottom of the ladder for the fifth consecutive year. Their future looks uncertain, especially if Richmond defeats Gold Coast.

Bizarre Match Conditions Due to Power Outage Concerns

The scheduling of this match was affected by concerns regarding electricity supply, leading to the game being moved forward by four hours. The match saw the lights on throughout due to ongoing industrial action affecting power restoration.