Richmond's first quarter dominance was largely based on some brilliant work in the stoppages. The Tigers had 16 clearances to Hawthorn's 2 in that first term, and won the contested ball 38-18. The Hawks made some ground on them in the second, but the Tigers still held a 25-15 advantage in the clearances at half time. They went 43 minutes between goals at one point, but worked hard to get that drought-breaker, while keeping the Hawks to just three goals in the second half. Hawthorn couldn't get on top at the stoppages, with the final tally 41-26 Richmond's way. The Tigers made the most of that first use of the ball, joining Geelong as the only two sides to beat the Hawks this season.
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2. Buddy good job
Before the first bounce, Franklin had 32 goals from ten games against Richmond and just minutes into the first quarter it seemed he was ready to tear the game apart. He kicked an early goal, and butchered three others in the first half, but Alex Rance started to get on top. By the final siren, it was clear the Tiger had won the battle. Rance finished with 16 disposals, while Franklin was kept to just 11 touches.
3. A Gooey milestone
Brent Guerra has made the most of his lifeline at the Hawks. After stints at Port Adelaide and St Kilda, he didn't let his chance slip under Alastair Clarkson, going on to win a premiership and he joining elite company in the 250-game club. It's a remarkable feat given most believed his career was over when the Saints delisted him. He's repaid Hawthorn's faith in spades. He finished the milestone game with 17 disposals and a goal, but was hindered with a calf complaint in the second half.
4. First for Ceglar
At the other end of the milestone ledger, Jonathon Ceglar celebrated his first career goal with a confident set shot in the third quarter. It was an unexpected moment for the 22-year old, who was a late call-up after Max Bailey was withdrawn with a corked hip. The big man has been around for a while, spending two years on Collingwood's list until being delisted at the end of last year. Seizing his moment in just his second AFL game, Ceglar sent the ball on its way, and the entire Hawks side ran to him to celebrate.
5. Up close and personal
How's this for pressure? As Lance Franklin lined up for a set shot at goal just after the half time siren he would have heard an unexpected patter of feet behind him. And no, it wasn't a pitch invader. It was the telecaster's cameraman and assistants trotting behind Franklin, getting a close up view of the superstar's run up. While it makes for good viewing, Franklin may have found the attention off-putting as he ended up with a behind. Or maybe it was just a reflection of his first-half form, where he had already kicked a goal, a behind and one out on the full.
