Match

Hawthorn vs St Kilda

Commentary / 16 Apr 2016

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Aurora Stadium for the Hawthorn v St Kilda Round 4 clash.
59:33
Outs for Hawks: R.Schoenmakers, J.Gibson, J.O'Rourke
59:34
Ins for Hawks: T.O'Brien, L.Hodge, D.Howe
59:35
Outs for Saints: D.Roberton, L.Dunstan, J.Webster
59:36
Ins for Saints: T.Lee, E.Templeton, B.Acres
59:40
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.
00:00
Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.

Quarter 1

00:00
St Kilda has scored from just 44 per cent of inside 50s against the Hawks since 2012. This is the second lowest percentage of any side against them in this time.
03:47
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (James Sicily)
05:17
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jack Sinclair)
06:28
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jack Lonie)
07:29
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (James Sicily)
07:30
The Hawks have kicked their first goal which was launched from a kick in. They have averaged 4.3 points from this source so far this year.
09:04
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Cyril Rioli)
10:47
The Saints have recorded the first two effective centre clearances of the game.
11:45
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Breust)
12:58
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Nick Riewoldt)
15:32
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Isaac Smith)
16:09
The Hawks have had three forward half intercepts and have converted them all to a score. Now scoring 2.1 (13) from forward half intercepts.
17:57
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Lonie)
20:25
Both teams are below their usual kick to handball ratio. The Hawks have a ratio of 0.97 kicks to handballs compared to their season average of 1.14. The Saints have a ratio of 0.87 kicks to handballs compared to their average of 1.16.
21:02
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jonathon Ceglar)
27:42
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jonathon Ceglar)
27:55
Turnovers have been costly for the Saints, the Hawks have outscored them 4.1 (25) to 0.1 (1) from this source.
29:52
The siren has sounded to end Q1.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:36
SCORE GOAL - Saints (David Armitage)
03:07
St Kilda has had the last seven inside 50s of the game. It now trails the count 15 to 14.
06:56
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Paddy McCartin)
07:08
The Saints have kicked the first two goals of the second term, both launched from Hawthorn turnovers.
09:00
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Paul Puopolo)
11:11
Hawks Interchange - Sam Mitchell off due to the blood rule.
12:47
The Hawks lead the clearances six to two in the second quarter.
14:00
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Sam Gilbert)
15:10
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Nick Riewoldt)
17:23
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Darren Minchington)
18:56
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Nick Riewoldt)
21:07
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Tim O'Brien)
25:12
The Saints have outscored the Hawks 3.1 (19) to 1.1 (7) from stoppages.
26:47
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)
28:15
Sam Mitchell has recorded his most ever disposals in a single quarter with 17.
30:41
The siren has sounded to end Q2.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
04:56
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Shane Savage)
07:02
S. Dempster has a game high four intercept marks.
08:29
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
08:45
Hawthorn leads the inside 50 count six to one in the third term.
11:03
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Tim O'Brien)
14:04
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (James Sicily)
14:29
The Hawks continue to make the Saints pay for their turnovers, now scoring 8.1 (49) from this source.
15:14
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Darren Minchington)
23:06
S. Mitchell has now recorded 33 disposals and is on track for his personal best of 40.
24:37
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Josh Bruce)
26:35
The Saints have dominated the disposal count for the term, leading it 121 to 71. S. Ross has a term high 12 disposals.
26:57
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Josh Bruce)
27:56
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Billy Hartung)
28:28
The siren has sounded to end Q3.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:50
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Paddy McCartin)
01:06
The Saints have kicked their fifth goal from a stoppage and their second from a centre bounce. They now lead the Hawks 5.2 (32) to 1.3 (9) from stoppages.
01:53
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Hodge)
04:05
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Maverick Weller)
05:11
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Isaac Smith)
05:21
St Kilda has won 25 more contested possessions than the Hawks.
08:42
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
09:06
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jordan Lewis)
11:47
Saints Interchange - Jarryn Geary off due to an injury.
12:04
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Breust)
13:44
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)
14:50
Sam Mitchell has achieved his career high for disposals (currently 41). He also has nine clearances, 18 contested possessions and five score involvements.
16:53
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Eli Templeton)
18:03
The Hawks have the last six clearances of the game and now lead the count 36 to 33.
19:56
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Breust)
21:07
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Paul Puopolo)
22:17
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Eli Templeton)
25:26
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Paddy McCartin)
28:44
D. Armitage has recorded 34 disposals, four inside 50s, six tackles, six score involvements and a goal in a dominant display.
30:27
The siren has sounded to end Q4.