Hawthorn vs Richmond — Rd 8 2025 Commentary@endsection
Match

Hawthorn vs Richmond

Commentary / 04 May 2025

Pre Game

00:00
Richmond has won eight of its 12 matches against Hawthorn since 2017 – however lost both the fixtures last year by 48 and 63 points, respectively.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:29
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
01:48
The first score of the match come from a free won by Jack Ginnivan. The Hawks have had an average of 6.4 more free kicks per game than their opponents this year – ranked No.1.
04:19
The Hawks have started strong around the contest, leading contested possessions 7-0 and clearances 2-0.
06:31
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
08:18
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
09:52
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
10:24
Hawthorn leads the territory game early, winning time in forward half 65% - 35%, and inside 50s 5-2, but has only managed four behinds. Jack Ginnivan has 0.2 already.
10:46
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Luke Breust)
12:56
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
15:18
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Maurice Rioli)
16:52
The Tigers have had the last four inside 50s, but have only managed one behind from these entries.
17:54
Hawthorn is dominating contested possession, leading the count 22-11. James Worpel leads the way with four.
20:25
Richmond has now had the last eight inside 50s, but is still yet to kick a goal. Hugo Ralphsmith has three inside 50s for the match.
21:10
Conversely the Hawks have scored six times from just eight inside 50s. This comes off the back of last week where they scored from 61% of their inside 50s in Round 7 – the best return for the club since 2015.
24:35
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Steely Green)
25:29
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Finn Maginness)
26:19
Hawthorn break a 15 minute goal drought with a blistering chain that started from a James Sicily kick in and ended with Finn Maginness.
27:17
Richmond had the majority of the ball in its forward half that term, leading the stat 63% to 37%. But it was fruitless, as it could only manage 0.3 from 16 forward entries.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
03:16
The Hawks have so far been better by foot, leading kicking efficiency 71% to 57%. Before today the Tigers have had a kicking efficiency of 69% this season - ranked second in the competition.
04:40
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
10:02
The Hawks have controlled the play so far this quarter, leading disposals 39-27 and inside 50s 6-2. James Sicily has four disposals for the term.
10:17
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (James Sicily)
12:20
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Luke Breust)
14:12
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rhyan Mansell)
15:00
Tigers Interchange - Ben Miller off due to an injury.
16:22
The Hawks have had the better of the free kicks so far, leading the count 13-5.
17:20
Richmond's forward efficiency woes continue, having recorded the last three inside 50s for no majors, Hawthorn win the ball back and find Mabior Chol for a mark inside 50.
17:35
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
19:15
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
19:35
The Hawks score their third goal for the term from a contested mark in the goal square. They lead marks inside 50 for the match 9-3.
21:00
Last week Hawthorn took 23 marks inside 50 against the Eagles – the most by the club in a game since 2014.
23:57
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Massimo D'Ambrosio)
24:17
Massimo D'Ambrosio misses a straightforward set shot from 30m out. The Hawks have been wasteful in front of goal, booting 4.5 from set shots.
25:13
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Seth Campbell)
25:45
With three minutes left in the half, Richmond finally have a goal on the board through Seth Campbell, which started from a turnover in the middle of the ground. Hawthorn leads points scored from turnovers 25-10.
27:00
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Jonty Faull)
29:28
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
31:15
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Nick Watson)
31:17
The difference between the two sides has been how they move the ball forward, with the Hawks recording eight scores from marks compared to the Tigers' two. They are both equal for forward entries at 25 each, yet the Hawks lead scoring shots 15-6.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:53
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
02:09
The Hawks start the second half in similar fashion, scoring another goal from a mark inside 50.
03:34
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Rhyan Mansell)
03:56
Richmond get a quick reply through a Rhyan Mansell goal that came from a centre bounce clearance. The Tigers lead points scored from centre clearances 12-7.
05:42
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Henry Hustwaite)
11:17
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Nick Watson)
12:03
Nick Watson wins a free after a crafty shark from a throw in, and converts the set shot. Hawthorn has had the edge at stoppages, leading clearances 20-13, including 6-1 this quarter.
14:52
Tigers Interchange - Maurice Rioli and is possibly out for the game.
15:00
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jai Newcombe)
16:49
Hawthorn continues to control more of the play, leading disposals 53-38 this quarter. Finn Maginness has six for the term already.
16:51
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Steely Green)
18:21
Richmond score a much needed goal through Steely Green against the run of play. Prior to that scoring chain the Hawks had recorded six of the last seven inside 50s.
22:40
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
22:50
Jack Gunston converts his 500th career goal with a curling snap in the pocket after taking a mark. The Hawks have now booted 6.5 from marks for the match.
26:57
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Lloyd Meek)
28:16
Jarman Impey has been prolific this quarter, leading disposals (12) and handball-receives (8) for the term.
29:37
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Nick Watson)
30:10
Nick Watson converts from a Hawks chain that started in their defensive midfield. The Hawks lead points scored from this origin 30-7.
30:52
Hawthorn has been able to control the game, leading disposals by a considerable 323-228, and has been able to punish the Tigers on turnover, leading scores from this source 45-16.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:26
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Rhyan Mansell)
03:47
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Nick Watson)
05:26
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
05:39
Tom Lynch hits the post from a set shot, making it 0.2 for the day. He was scoreless against the Hawks last season after booting four and eight goals in that order in 2022.
06:10
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Josh Weddle)
06:24
Hawks Interchange - Harry Morrison off due to an injury.
07:02
A costly turnover in the middle of the ground allows Josh Weddle to pounce and nail a running shot from outside 50m. The Hawks now leads points scored from turnovers 51-18.
08:03
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Massimo D'Ambrosio)
08:14
The Hawks are starting to run away, recording four of the last five inside 50s, and booting the last four goals.
10:40
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
14:27
The Hawks have been dominant around stoppages so far this quarter, leading clearances 5-1 for the term. Josh Ward has five for the match.
15:58
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Massimo D'Ambrosio)
17:22
Massimo D'Ambrosio converts his second goal through a mark and set shot. The Hawks lead marks inside 50 19-9.
19:55
It's been a high impact game from Massimo D'Ambrosio, leading metres gained for the match (661), as well as score involvements (9).
20:31
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
23:36
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
24:35
The Hawks pile on another goal, this time from a chain that started in their defensive 50. They lead points scored from chains starting in the defensive half 51-15.
25:28
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Tom Lynch)
26:10
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (Tom Brown)
28:19
SCORE BEHIND - Tigers (Sam Lalor)
28:44
Josh Battle has racked up the ball across the back line, leading disposals for the match (33), as well as intercept marks (4).
28:55
Tigers Interchange - Noah Balta and is possibly out for the game.
29:39
SCORE GOAL - Tigers (James Trezise)
30:55
Jacob Hopper was impressive in a tough day for his side, recording team-highs for disposals (28), clearances (5) and score involvements (5), as well as eight contested possessions.