Pre Game
00:00
James Sicily averages just 17 disposals from six matches at Optus Stadium – his lowest disposal average at any venue.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
04:28
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Changkuoth Jiath)
09:11
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
10:36
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Campbell Chesser)
11:37
West Coast's kicking efficiency is at 76 per cent in the match compared to Hawthorn's 59. However, both team's effectiveness in the forward half has been poor with Hawthorn going at 44 compared to West Coast's 40 in this measure.
13:05
The Hawks have been damaging on the inside of the contest to start the match leading clearances (5-1) and contested possessions (18-12).
13:58
Hawthorn is applying strong pressure in the match compared to West Coast leading them in this measure 193 to 164. The season average across the competition is 182.
14:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Tim Kelly)
16:36
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
18:55
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Dylan Moore)
19:56
Hawthorn have launched two of their three goals from defensive midfield. They are ranked 14th for goals launched from this zone across the competition this season.
22:20
Hawthorn's attacking midfield pressure has been immense in this quarter - leading the tackle count this afternoon 11-5, they have a pressure rating of 188 to West Coast's 167 in that zone.
23:14
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Harley Reid)
24:54
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
27:43
West Coast have had far quicker ball movement than the Hawthorn through the corridor. They are playing on 55% of the time from 11 marks, while Hawthorn are playing on 33% from 9 marks.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:17
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jamaine Jones)
02:09
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Jayden Hunt)
05:23
Hawthorn are dominating inside 50's 21 - 11 with Jai Newcombe leading the way with five for the Hawks. They are also leading time in the forward half 60% to 40%, however they are only leading by ten points.
07:59
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (James Sicily)
08:29
West Coast have contained Hawthorn forward dominance with seven intercept marks in their defensive 50. Jeremy McGovern three and Tom Barass two are leading the way with for the Eagles.
12:43
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Lloyd Meek)
14:03
Jai Newcombe has been important offensively for the Hawks and contributed 17 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency gaining 346 metres and being involved in three scoring chains.
16:14
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Nick Watson)
18:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Rushed)
21:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Harley Reid)
22:06
Hawthorn are leading marks inside 50 11 - 0, with Dylan Moore, Jack Ginnivan and Mabor Chol leading the way with two each.
24:09
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jake Waterman)
24:18
Hawthorn is dominating at centre bounce clearances and holds a 6 - 1 advantage in this area, however, West Coast is the only side that has converted points from that source 1.0 (6) to 0.0 (0).
26:49
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Nick Watson)
28:08
Jeremy McGovern has been a wall of strength in the backline for the Eagles. He has had 13 disposals at 83 disposal efficiency, six contested possessions and four intercept marks (all inside defensive 50).
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
02:35
Eagles Interchange - Jake Waterman off due to an injury.
04:20
Eagles Interchange - Matt Flynn and is possibly out for the game.
05:45
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
07:27
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Blake Hardwick)
10:38
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (James Worpel)
11:33
Hawthorn is applying more attacking-midfield pressure than West Coast and has a pressure rating of 191 to 175 in that zone
12:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Will Day)
14:09
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Dylan Moore)
14:28
Hawthorn has had a good spread of scores from all zones this evening - scoring from every zone apart from the defensive 50. Their most productive zone is defensive midfield scoring 4.2 (26).
16:51
In the last 25 minutes, Hawthorn has scored 3.2 (20) to West Coast's 0.0 (0) and have had double the amount of possessions 67-33.
17:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
19:06
The first possession battle has been close - with Hawthorn edging the West Coast 22-17 and dominating the clearances 25-12. The Hawks have scored 2.4 (16) at stoppages whilst West Coast 1.2 (8).
20:32
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
23:05
The Hawks' forward half game has been on full display today - winning 19 attacking midfield intercepts to the Eagles' nine. They have scored 2.4 (16) from that source to 0.4 (4).
23:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
27:13
Hawks Interchange - James Sicily and is possibly out for the game.
28:36
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Jeremy McGovern)
29:56
Liam Duggan is at his running and rebounding best so far this afternoon. Duggan has 546 metres gained from his 21 disposals, kicking at 74% efficiency.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
01:07
Reuben Ginbey has applied a game-high 26 pressure acts so far in this match, with only eight of these coming in the forward half of the ground. He also has a tackle efficiency of 71% (5 tackles from 7 attempts).
03:49
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
04:24
It has been an intriguing contest in the ruck this evening between Bailey Williams and Lloyd Meek with Hawthorn winning the clearance count 15 - 9, when they have been rucking opponents. Meek has had two more hitouts-to-advantage from their 31 ruck contests.
06:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Oscar Allen)
07:07
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
07:50
Sam Frost is the only player on the ground to have played 100% of the match so far.
09:13
SCORE
BEHIND - Hawks (Nick Watson)
10:01
Jeremy McGovern has a season-high six marks from intercepts in today's match, he achieved this also back in Round 10 against Melbourne.
10:31
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
11:46
The Hawks' attack from the defensive half has been on full display this evening - having scored 9.4 (58) from that source compared to 1.3 (10).
13:01
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Oscar Allen)
15:46
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
16:10
Eagles Interchange - Jeremy McGovern off due to an injury.
17:37
SCORE
GOAL - Hawks (Cam Mackenzie)
19:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Eagles (Bailey J. Williams)
21:45
SCORE
GOAL - Eagles (Bailey J. Williams)
28:48
James Worpel has had his equal second-highest amount of clearances in a match with 11. His career best is 13 which he achieved against Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium back in Round 22 in 2019.