Match

Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions

Commentary / 24 May 2025

Pre Game

00:00
Over the last two seasons, Brisbane has an 88% win-rate when taking at least 100 uncontested marks, compared to a 52% win-rate when they take less than 100.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:23
The Hawks win the first centre clearance of the match. Over the last two matches, they have lost the centre clearance ledger by an average of six - ranked 16th.
03:54
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Jaspa Fletcher)
07:30
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Logan Morris)
08:11
Logan Morris converts the first goal of the match, which comes from a contested mark. Since Round 4, the Lions have now kicked 12 goals from this source - ranked equal-fifth.
09:43
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
11:05
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Logan Morris)
12:05
Both of Brisbane's goals have come from turnovers. They rank ninth for turnover score differential this season after ranking first in 2024.
13:34
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
14:01
Connor Macdonald strikes long for Hawthorn's first goal of the match, with it being sourced from a forward 50 stoppage. Both teams have been on the move at their respective forward 50 stoppages, with the Hawks scoring this goal and the Lions leading the clearance ledger by two in this zone.
16:43
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Josh Weddle)
17:22
Both of Hawthorn's goals this term have been launched from the forward 50 zone. Only 15.8% of their scores this season have come from this zone - the equal third-lowest portion in the league.
22:06
Brisbane has lost the contested possession count by 16 and a season-high 18 in that order over its last two games. They currently lead this ledger by 12.
24:55
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Callum Ah Chee)
25:37
Karl Amon has been lively to start, collecting an equal game-high eight disposals and 188 metres gained. Lachie Neale has also been involved early, collecting an equal game-high eight disposals, of which four were won in a contested manner, as well as a goal assist.
26:52
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Rushed)
27:44
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Blake Hardwick)
28:02
Blake Hardwick has finished goalless only twice from the eight games he has played in attack this year – finishing with a season high three goals in Round 10. He gifts Hawthorn the lead as quarter time approaches.
30:22
The Hawks trailed the inside 50 count 10-13 in the first term. They conceded 18 inside 50s in the opening term last round – their second-most in that quarter this season.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
02:01
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Zac Bailey)
02:14
Zac Bailey ends the drought of being scoreless in each of his last two games at the MCG, after kicking goals in each of his previous six games.
06:01
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Callum Ah Chee)
07:46
Callum Ah Chee converts another for the Lions to start the term, with this goal being launched from the defensive midfield. Since Round 7, the Lions have launched an inside 50 from 51.1% of their defensive midfield chains – ranked No.1.
09:39
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Nick Watson)
11:21
Hawthorn's pressure hasn't been at the levels that they have set for this season, as they have a pressure factor of 174 - below their average of 186, which ranks them first in the competition.
14:22
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
15:27
All goals in this match have been scored from set shots. Both teams rank inside the top four for the highest percentage of scores from set shots this season.
16:54
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
18:58
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Callum Ah Chee)
20:03
Nick Watson has been targeted a game-high four times inside 50 this afternoon, but has been unable to get himself involved as he has only had two ineffective disposals thus far.
21:09
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
22:06
After being goalless in his last three matches, Connor Macdonald has kicked a season-high three goals this afternoon, taking a game-high seven marks and being involved in a game-high six scores for the Hawks.
22:41
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
24:12
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
25:43
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Charlie Cameron)
25:51
Charlie Cameron kicks three goals in quick succession to stretch the margin out to a game-high 18 points.
28:25
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Levi Ashcroft)
30:59
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Connor Macdonald)
32:41
A seven-goal quarter from Brisbane gives them a 23-point lead going into the main break. In the second term, they were able to transition from their back half, scoring three goals from defensive midfield, as well as capitalising on their opportunities in the forward 50, launching three goals from this zone.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:54
Darcy Fort has been on top in the ruck contest against Lloyd Meek, leading the hitouts and hitouts-to-advantage by three, as well as the Lions winning the clearance count by five when these two have been ruck opponents.
02:57
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (James Worpel)
03:36
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
04:04
A goal launched from kick-in kick-starts Brisbane's second half. The Lions have scored from 11.3% of their kick-ins this season - ranked sixth.
08:52
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Conor Nash)
09:09
Conor Nash snags a goal from a repeat entry. The Hawks trail this ledger 4-11, although both teams have scored 2.0 (12) from this source.
10:09
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Darcy Gardiner)
12:28
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Josh Ward)
13:30
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Callum Ah Chee)
15:10
The Lions have been brutal when the ball has left the stoppage zone, leading the post-clearance contested possessions by 12 for the match. They have lost this ledger for the last two weeks.
17:00
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
17:30
A much-needed goal for the Hawks is scored by Jack Ginnivan. Both of Hawthorn's goals this term have been launched from the attacking midfield zone. They are averaging 30.2 points launched from this zone since Round 7 - ranked third.
20:14
Lions Interchange - Noah Answerth off due to an injury.
21:07
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Kai Lohmann)
22:02
The midfielders from Brisbane have had a real impact this evening, with Lachie Neale leading the way with a game-high 25 disposals. He had 42 disposals, 17 contested possessions, and nine score involvements in his last match at the MCG in Round 4. Will Ashcroft leads the way with eight clearances, as well as Josh Dunkley and Hugh McCluggage having an equal game-high 17 pressure acts.
23:06
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
23:54
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Gunston)
28:15
A much more complete quarter from the Hawks keeps them within reach of a 21-point margin going into the final change. They led the inside 50 count 13-12 and scored from 46% of their entries in comparison to 33% from the Lions in the third term.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:36
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Cam Rayner)
01:37
Brisbane conceded 12 scores in the fourth quarter (4.8) last week – the equal-most it has conceded in a quarter since 2018. They have started off in a better manner this week with an early fourth-quarter goal.
02:19
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Cam Rayner)
04:14
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Mabior Chol)
04:36
The Hawks have not won either of their two games where they have been trailing at three-quarter-time, whilst the Lions have won five of their seven games where they have been leading at the final change.
05:17
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Changkuoth Jiath)
08:17
The Lions have conceded seven goals from 50-metre penalties – the equal-most in the league. They snag one for themselves through Callum Ah Chee's fourth goal of the evening.
09:40
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Jack Ginnivan)
12:07
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Cam Rayner)
12:37
Dylan Moore has never finished goalless against the Lions – averaging 1.8 goals – his most against any opponent. He hasn't had his usual impact in this match, collecting 14 disposals (100% efficiency) and just two score involvements.
13:19
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Will Ashcroft)
16:55
The Hawks have only had five scoring shots from within 40 metres of goal, scoring 3.2 (20), whereas the Lions have had 16, scoring 10.6 (66).
17:51
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Hugh McCluggage)
18:25
SCORE GOAL - Hawks (Dylan Moore)
20:03
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Callum Ah Chee)
20:10
Brisbane's pressure hasn't waivered late in the piece, leading the pressure factor 189-128, as well as the tackle ledger 9-1 in the last quarter.
25:54
Hawthorn is averaging 88.7 points in losses this season – the most in the league. They've only scored 59 points this evening.
26:27
SCORE BEHIND - Hawks (Finn Maginness)
29:02
Despite having 53% of the match being spent in their forward half, the Hawks trailed the inside 50 count by two. They weren't able to get bang for their buck with their entries, scoring a goal from 16% of their inside 50s - well below their season average of 25.9% (ranked fifth).