AFL Thursday Scoreboard
Hawthorn go again, and again
- Mabior Chol and Ryan Gardner engage in a 1v1 battle as the ball sails inside the Hawks’ inside 50.
- Chol brings the ball to the ground, passing it to Jack Gunston, who scores his first goal of the night.
- Shortly after, Jai Newcombe adds another goal for the Hawks.
- Despite initially looking like a potentially goalless term for the Hawks, they now hold a healthy 18-point lead.
A fair set shots go begging for the Hawks
- Dylan Moore’s set shot on an angle goes through for a behind.
- After a precise 5.2 opening quarter, the Hawks have only managed two behinds so far in the second term.
Ramsden shanks it
- Max Ramsden misses a shot almost directly in front of the goal, shooting wide to the left.
- Ramsden, a 22-year-old tall player, has been struggling to secure a spot in the team after being a mid-season pick up in 2022.
- There’s still plenty of time for Ramsden to redeem himself later in the game.
Dogs kick another and slow down Hawks’ pace
- Buku Khamis finds James Harmes with a centring kick, and Harmes scores a goal, reducing the Hawks’ lead.
- After a strong start, the Hawks’ pace slows down in the second quarter, failing to score a goal in the first ten minutes.
- The margin is now less than two goals.
Dogs get the first of the second term
- Coach Luke Beveridge hopes that Matthew Kennedy’s goal, the first of the second term, will revitalize the team.
- Kennedy takes an uncontested grab inside 50 and successfully finishes the play, scoring a goal.
QT: Hawthorn 5.2 (32) lead Bulldogs 1.2 (8)
- Hawthorn unexpectedly dominates the opening quarter with Jack Ginnivan scoring just 57 seconds into the match.
- The Hawks lead in almost every area on the stat sheet, especially in territory game with 14-7 inside 50s.
- Despite the Hawks’ lead, Bulldogs players Matt Kennedy, Ed Richards, and Marcus Bontempelli lead in the disposal count.
Hawks beating Dogs around stoppages
- Conor Nash scores, making it five goals to one in favor of Hawthorn.
- Hawthorn has entered the inside 50 eleven times compared to the Bulldogs’ two, showing their dominance in stoppages and clearances.
Even Bont can’t break through
- Although Marcus Bontempelli is known for converting inside 50s to goals, even he couldn’t score this quarter.
- Bontempelli’s shot results in a behind, leaving the Dogs trailing in goals.
Games like this one are always fun for a neutral
- Fans eagerly anticipate the match between the Bulldogs and Hawks, with intrigue surrounding the potential outcome.
- The game promises excitement and a display of skill from both teams.
Now that Rockliff is toppled, what will happen to Devils AFL team and stadium?
- Tasmania’s political turmoil puts the future of the Devils AFL team at risk.
- The fate of Tasmania’s AFL club remains uncertain amidst the ongoing political unrest.
Stay tuned for more updates!