2022 Toyota AFL Premiership
Melbourne v Hawthorn
Round 7 •
Saturday 30 April 2022 • 6:35 AM (UTC)
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7.5 (47)
13.9 (87)
13.13 (91)
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5.8 (38)
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4th Quarter
29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
Q4 29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
G
Q4 28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q4 27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
Q4 26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
Q4 25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
15:22
BEHIND
Clayton Oliver
0 Goals 1 Behind
11:15
BEHIND
Charlie Spargo
0 Goals 1 Behind
07:20
Behind Rushed
G
Q4 28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q4 27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
Q4 25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
B
Q4 15:22
BEHIND
Clayton Oliver
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 11:15
BEHIND
Charlie Spargo
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 07:20
Behind Rushed
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J.Jordon
4 min
T.Rivers
7 min
J.Smith
29 min
C.Spargo
6 min
S.Weideman
7 min
75/75 interchanges made
J.Callow
11 min
C.Macdonald
7 min
D.Moore
1 min
C.Nash
18 min
J.O'Meara
4 min
Quarter Breakdown
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4th Quarter
29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
Q4 29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
G
Q4 28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q4 27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
Q4 26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
Q4 25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
15:22
BEHIND
Clayton Oliver
0 Goals 1 Behind
11:15
BEHIND
Charlie Spargo
0 Goals 1 Behind
07:20
Behind Rushed
G
Q4 28:33
GOAL
Jacob Koschitzke
4 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q4 27:07
BEHIND
Lachlan Bramble
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
Q4 25:14
BEHIND
Jake Melksham
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 23:28
BEHIND
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
B
Q4 15:22
BEHIND
Clayton Oliver
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 11:15
BEHIND
Charlie Spargo
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q4 07:20
Behind Rushed
Live Interchange Bench
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J.Jordon
4 min
T.Rivers
7 min
J.Smith
29 min
C.Spargo
6 min
S.Weideman
7 min
75/75 interchanges made
J.Callow
11 min
C.Macdonald
7 min
D.Moore
1 min
C.Nash
18 min
J.O'Meara
4 min
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 | Toby Bedford | 50 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 165 | 0 | 69 |
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 | Jake Bowey | 69 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 363 | 0 | 75 |
 | Lachlan Bramble | 37 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 190 | 0 | 77 |
 | Angus Brayshaw | 110 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 89 |
 | Luke Breust | 48 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 1 | 80 |
 | Ben Brown | 70 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 86 |
 | Jackson Callow | 23 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 63 |
 | Kade Chandler | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 | Will Day | 72 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 221 | 0 | 84 |
 | Luke Dunstan | 52 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 191 | 3 | 67 |
 | Bayley Fritsch | 41 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 1 | 84 |
 | Sam Frost | 50 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 100 |
 | Max Gawn | 149 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 35 | 9 | 406 | 0 | 89 |
 | Jack Gunston | 54 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 3 | 95 |
 | Blake Hardwick | 60 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 193 | 0 | 89 |
 | James Harmes | 66 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 314 | 1 | 74 |
 | Daniel Howe | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 99 | 0 | 12 |
 | Jayden Hunt | 36 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 0 | 91 |
 | Jarman Impey | 81 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 228 | 0 | 86 |
 | James Jordon | 76 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 214 | 0 | 82 |
 | Jacob Koschitzke | 61 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 87 |
 | Ed Langdon | 38 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 178 | 1 | 100 |
 | Jake Lever | 51 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 100 |
 | Max Lynch | 51 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 74 | 0 | 81 |
 | Connor Macdonald | 47 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 62 |
 | Finn Maginness | 39 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0 | 96 |
 | Steven May | 65 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 687 | 0 | 100 |
 | Tom McDonald | 65 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 184 | 1 | 78 |
 | Jake Melksham | 59 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 271 | 1 | 75 |
 | Tom Mitchell | 103 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 265 | 0 | 71 |
 | Dylan Moore | 138 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 546 | 1 | 87 |
 | Conor Nash | 38 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 240 | 0 | 69 |
 | Jai Newcombe | 80 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 487 | 0 | 77 |
 | Jaeger O'Meara | 92 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 248 | 0 | 72 |
 | Clayton Oliver | 126 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 461 | 1 | 89 |
 | Christian Petracca | 111 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 637 | 3 | 89 |
 | Trent Rivers | 61 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 228 | 0 | 68 |
 | Jack Scrimshaw | 76 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 348 | 0 | 82 |
 | Liam Shiels | 59 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 1 | 76 |
 | James Sicily | 114 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 631 | 0 | 92 |
 | Joel Smith | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 59 |
 | Charlie Spargo | 42 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 71 |
 | Jack Viney | 91 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 285 | 0 | 76 |
 | Sam Weideman | 46 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 71 |
 | Chad Wingard | 65 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 306 | 0 | 82 |
 | James Worpel | 87 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 468 | 0 | 79 |
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Q4 29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
Q4 29:40
End of 4th Quarter
G
B
Q4 26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
B
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
Q4 15:51
The Hawks' kick-to-handball ratio across the first three terms was 1.48. For the final quarter, they are moving the ball via hand with greater frequency, and currently have a kick-to-handball ratio for the term of 0.96.
B
B
Q4 10:15
Melbourne's Steven May does the little things to help his team. His tally of nine one percenters is the most of any player on the ground, and includes seven spoils.
B
Q4 07:20
Behind Rushed
Q4 07:14
Hawks Interchange - Conor Nash and is possibly out for the game.
Q4 04:54
Entering today's match, Melbourne had conceded 18 shots at goal per game, representing the fewest in the competition and two fewer per game compared to 2021. While they currently trail by 22 points, Hawthorn can still heart at the scoring pressure (20 shots) it has been able to apply to the Demons.
G
Q4 04:53
GOAL
Tom Mitchell
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 00:24
Early in the final term, there are four players to have recorded 100 percent game time - Melbourne's Steven May, Jake Lever and Ed Langdon, and Hawthorn key back Sam Frost.
Q3 31:54
Melbourne took control in the third term to extend its lead to 28 points. For the quarter, the Demons controlled the time in possession, 48 percent to 38, won the clearances, ten to five, the inside 50s entries, 17 to ten, and outscored the Hawks 6.4 to 3.3.
Q3 31:53
End of 3rd Quarter
B
Q3 31:14
BEHIND
Ed Langdon
0 Goals 1 Behind
G
Q3 27:32
GOAL
Jaeger O'Meara
1 Goal 2 Behinds
Q3 27:22
Demons Interchange - Joel Smith and is possibly out for the game.
B
Q3 26:58
Behind Rushed
Q3 26:46
In the last ten minutes of play, Melbourne has kicked 4.1 from six inside 50s, compared to 0.2 from three entries for the Hawks.
B
Q3 26:06
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q3 25:41
Behind Rushed
B
Q3 23:42
Of the 17 free kicks that Hawthorn has conceded, the most common indiscretion has been for high contact on eight occasions.
G
G
Q3 21:23
GOAL
Sam Weideman
1 Goal 0 Behinds
G
Q3 18:03
GOAL
Toby Bedford
2 Goals 0 Behinds
G
Q3 16:14
GOAL
Ben Brown
4 Goals 0 Behinds
Q3 15:23
Despite the Hawks holding a slight edge in centre bounce clearances, nine to eight, the Demons have kicked 2.1 from this source, compared to just a single behind for Hawthorn.
G
Q3 12:23
GOAL
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q3 11:39
The Demons' third quarter kicking efficiency is significantly better than that of the Hawks, 75 percent to 50.
B
G
Q3 07:28
GOAL
Max Gawn
2 Goals 0 Behinds
Q3 05:30
Seven of Melbourne's eight goals have been kicked from set shots.
G
Q3 05:29
GOAL
Ben Brown
3 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q3 01:29
All six Hawthorn majors have been sourced from Melbourne turnovers.
G
Q2 32:42
The Demons turn a two-point deficit at quarter-time into a nine-point lead at the main break. Starring for Melbourne has been Max Gawn, contributing 14 disposals at 64 percent efficiency, six contested possessions, five hitouts to advantage, four marks, two tackles, and one goal.
Q2 32:41
End of 2nd Quarter
B
Q2 31:49
Behind Rushed
G
Q2 24:10
Hawks Interchange - Tom Mitchell off due to the blood rule.
G
Q2 22:51
GOAL
Ben Brown
2 Goals 0 Behinds
Q2 22:40
Entering this game, Melbourne's Steven May hadn’t been directly out-marked in any of the 24 one-on-one contests he had defended this season. This streak has continued in the first half today, with May winning two of his three contests as a defender, and breaking even in the third.
G
Q2 21:41
GOAL
Ben Brown
1 Goal 0 Behinds
B
B
Q2 18:18
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 2 Behinds
G
Q2 16:20
GOAL
Dylan Moore
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q2 15:21
Luke Breust could only manage five disposals last week against Sydney, his lowest tally since Round 18, 2015. He has already exceeded this mark with six disposals partway through the second quarter today.
B
Q2 14:34
Behind Rushed
Q2 14:30
Max Gawn averages 16.7 disposals against the Hawks across his career, his second-most disposals against any side. With ten disposals (70 percent efficiency) already in the opening half, he is on track to exceed this benchmark today.
G
Q2 12:29
GOAL
Max Gawn
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q2 08:59
Since Hawthorn's last score, the Demons have recorded seven clearances to two, and ten inside 50s to five, outscoring the Hawks 3.2 (20) to nil.
B
Q2 08:15
BEHIND
James Harmes
0 Goals 1 Behind
Q2 05:09
Of 14 ruck contests that Max Gawn and Max Lynch have competed in, Gawn has recorded ten hitouts (four to Melbourne's advantage) to just two for Lynch (zero to advantage).
Q2 03:08
Despite not hitting the scoreboard himself, Melbourne's Clayton Oliver has contributed a match-high five score involvements.
G
Q2 03:07
GOAL
Tom McDonald
2 Goals 1 Behind
Q1 30:18
After a fast start by Hawthorn saw them leading by 15 points, the Demons responded with the last two goals of the term to cut the margin to two points at the first break.
Q1 30:17
End of 1st Quarter
B
Q1 29:05
BEHIND
Tom McDonald
1 Goal 1 Behind
Q1 26:09
Playing in his ninth AFL game, Toby Bedford kicks his first career goal for the Demons.
G
Q1 26:08
GOAL
Toby Bedford
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 24:11
Melbourne has recorded four scores from ten inside 50 entries (40 percent). This compares poorly to the Hawks who have produced eight scores from 12 inside 50s (66.7 percent).
G
Q1 23:19
GOAL
Tom McDonald
1 Goal 0 Behinds
G
Q1 19:15
The Hawks are kicking the ball with 71 percent efficiency, but this dips to 43 percent inside their forward 50 zone.
B
Q1 18:30
Behind Rushed
B
Q1 14:42
Hawthorn kicked the first five goals last round against Sydney, and has started fast again today, recording seven of the first eight scoring shots.
B
Q1 14:41
BEHIND
Jack Gunston
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q1 13:46
Behind Rushed
G
Q1 12:02
GOAL
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 11:53
60 percent of the play has been spent in the Hawthorn forward half of the ground.
B
B
Q1 07:24
Behind Rushed
Q1 07:02
The Hawks are dominating the time in possession, 74 percent to 17.
B
Q1 06:34
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 1 Behind
Q1 06:20
Hawks Interchange - Jack Gunston off due to an injury.
G
Q1 03:39
GOAL
Luke Breust
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 02:08
Jacob Koschitzke was targeted inside 50 on 12 occasions last round against Sydney, the equal second-most of any player in the AFL for the round. After marking his first target today, Koschitzke kicks truly for the first goal of the game.
G
Q1 00:00
Welcome to MCG for the Melbourne v Hawthorn Round 7 clash.
Q1 00:00
Ins for Demons: J.Lever, T.McDonald, J.Viney, K.Chandler, J.Melksham
Q1 00:00
Outs for Demons: A.Neal-Bullen (HS Protocol), H.Petty (HS Protocol), T.Sparrow (HS Protocol), L.Jackson (HS Protocol), K.Pickett (HS Protocol)
Q1 00:00
Ins for Hawks: J.Callow, L.Bramble, D.Howe
Q1 00:00
Outs for Hawks: D.Grainger-Barras (Managed), J.Ward (Managed), H.Morrison (Injured)
Q1 00:00
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Q1 00:00
The Demons have led on the scoreboard in 76 percent of games this season, 10 percent higher than the next best side.
Q1 00:00
In the last four rounds, the Hawks have won 14.3 percent of their offensive one-on-one contests, ranked last and half the AFL average.
Q4 29:41
The Hawks outscore the Demons in the final term by three goals, but still fall short by 10 points. Christian Petracca was a key to victory, recording 31 disposals at 84 percent efficiency, eight inside 50s, five marks, three clearances, and one goal.
End of 4th Quarter
G
B
Q4 26:45
Jake Bowey is representing Melbourne for the 14th time today. He has never tasted defeat before, and this streak is set to continue as the Demons edge closer to victory.
B
Q4 25:58
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 2 Behinds
B
B
B
Q4 20:24
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 3 Behinds
G
Q4 18:34
GOAL
James Worpel
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 18:33
Christian Petracca's 643 metres gained is the most of any player on the ground. Steven May is the next best, gaining 593.
Q4 15:51
The Hawks' kick-to-handball ratio across the first three terms was 1.48. For the final quarter, they are moving the ball via hand with greater frequency, and currently have a kick-to-handball ratio for the term of 0.96.
B
B
Q4 10:15
Melbourne's Steven May does the little things to help his team. His tally of nine one percenters is the most of any player on the ground, and includes seven spoils.
B
Q4 07:20
Behind Rushed
Q4 07:14
Hawks Interchange - Conor Nash and is possibly out for the game.
Q4 04:54
Entering today's match, Melbourne had conceded 18 shots at goal per game, representing the fewest in the competition and two fewer per game compared to 2021. While they currently trail by 22 points, Hawthorn can still heart at the scoring pressure (20 shots) it has been able to apply to the Demons.
G
Q4 04:53
GOAL
Tom Mitchell
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q4 00:24
Early in the final term, there are four players to have recorded 100 percent game time - Melbourne's Steven May, Jake Lever and Ed Langdon, and Hawthorn key back Sam Frost.
Q3 31:54
Melbourne took control in the third term to extend its lead to 28 points. For the quarter, the Demons controlled the time in possession, 48 percent to 38, won the clearances, ten to five, the inside 50s entries, 17 to ten, and outscored the Hawks 6.4 to 3.3.
End of 3rd Quarter
B
Q3 31:14
BEHIND
Ed Langdon
0 Goals 1 Behind
G
Q3 27:32
GOAL
Jaeger O'Meara
1 Goal 2 Behinds
Q3 27:22
Demons Interchange - Joel Smith and is possibly out for the game.
B
Q3 26:58
Behind Rushed
Q3 26:46
In the last ten minutes of play, Melbourne has kicked 4.1 from six inside 50s, compared to 0.2 from three entries for the Hawks.
B
Q3 26:06
BEHIND
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 1 Behind
B
Q3 25:41
Behind Rushed
B
Q3 23:42
Of the 17 free kicks that Hawthorn has conceded, the most common indiscretion has been for high contact on eight occasions.
G
G
Q3 21:23
GOAL
Sam Weideman
1 Goal 0 Behinds
G
Q3 18:03
GOAL
Toby Bedford
2 Goals 0 Behinds
G
Q3 16:14
GOAL
Ben Brown
4 Goals 0 Behinds
Q3 15:23
Despite the Hawks holding a slight edge in centre bounce clearances, nine to eight, the Demons have kicked 2.1 from this source, compared to just a single behind for Hawthorn.
G
Q3 12:23
GOAL
Chad Wingard
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q3 11:39
The Demons' third quarter kicking efficiency is significantly better than that of the Hawks, 75 percent to 50.
B
G
Q3 07:28
GOAL
Max Gawn
2 Goals 0 Behinds
Q3 05:30
Seven of Melbourne's eight goals have been kicked from set shots.
G
Q3 05:29
GOAL
Ben Brown
3 Goals 0 Behinds
B
Q3 01:29
All six Hawthorn majors have been sourced from Melbourne turnovers.
G
Q2 32:42
The Demons turn a two-point deficit at quarter-time into a nine-point lead at the main break. Starring for Melbourne has been Max Gawn, contributing 14 disposals at 64 percent efficiency, six contested possessions, five hitouts to advantage, four marks, two tackles, and one goal.
End of 2nd Quarter
B
Q2 31:49
Behind Rushed
G
Q2 24:10
Hawks Interchange - Tom Mitchell off due to the blood rule.
G
Q2 22:51
GOAL
Ben Brown
2 Goals 0 Behinds
Q2 22:40
Entering this game, Melbourne's Steven May hadn’t been directly out-marked in any of the 24 one-on-one contests he had defended this season. This streak has continued in the first half today, with May winning two of his three contests as a defender, and breaking even in the third.
G
Q2 21:41
GOAL
Ben Brown
1 Goal 0 Behinds
B
B
Q2 18:18
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 2 Behinds
G
Q2 16:20
GOAL
Dylan Moore
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q2 15:21
Luke Breust could only manage five disposals last week against Sydney, his lowest tally since Round 18, 2015. He has already exceeded this mark with six disposals partway through the second quarter today.
B
Q2 14:34
Behind Rushed
Q2 14:30
Max Gawn averages 16.7 disposals against the Hawks across his career, his second-most disposals against any side. With ten disposals (70 percent efficiency) already in the opening half, he is on track to exceed this benchmark today.
G
Q2 12:29
GOAL
Max Gawn
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q2 08:59
Since Hawthorn's last score, the Demons have recorded seven clearances to two, and ten inside 50s to five, outscoring the Hawks 3.2 (20) to nil.
B
Q2 08:15
BEHIND
James Harmes
0 Goals 1 Behind
Q2 05:09
Of 14 ruck contests that Max Gawn and Max Lynch have competed in, Gawn has recorded ten hitouts (four to Melbourne's advantage) to just two for Lynch (zero to advantage).
Q2 03:08
Despite not hitting the scoreboard himself, Melbourne's Clayton Oliver has contributed a match-high five score involvements.
G
Q2 03:07
GOAL
Tom McDonald
2 Goals 1 Behind
Q1 30:18
After a fast start by Hawthorn saw them leading by 15 points, the Demons responded with the last two goals of the term to cut the margin to two points at the first break.
End of 1st Quarter
B
Q1 29:05
BEHIND
Tom McDonald
1 Goal 1 Behind
Q1 26:09
Playing in his ninth AFL game, Toby Bedford kicks his first career goal for the Demons.
G
Q1 26:08
GOAL
Toby Bedford
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 24:11
Melbourne has recorded four scores from ten inside 50 entries (40 percent). This compares poorly to the Hawks who have produced eight scores from 12 inside 50s (66.7 percent).
G
Q1 23:19
GOAL
Tom McDonald
1 Goal 0 Behinds
G
Q1 19:15
The Hawks are kicking the ball with 71 percent efficiency, but this dips to 43 percent inside their forward 50 zone.
B
Q1 18:30
Behind Rushed
B
Q1 14:42
Hawthorn kicked the first five goals last round against Sydney, and has started fast again today, recording seven of the first eight scoring shots.
B
Q1 14:41
BEHIND
Jack Gunston
0 Goals 1 Behind
B
Q1 13:46
Behind Rushed
G
Q1 12:02
GOAL
Bayley Fritsch
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 11:53
60 percent of the play has been spent in the Hawthorn forward half of the ground.
B
B
Q1 07:24
Behind Rushed
Q1 07:02
The Hawks are dominating the time in possession, 74 percent to 17.
B
Q1 06:34
BEHIND
Luke Breust
1 Goal 1 Behind
Q1 06:20
Hawks Interchange - Jack Gunston off due to an injury.
G
Q1 03:39
GOAL
Luke Breust
1 Goal 0 Behinds
Q1 02:08
Jacob Koschitzke was targeted inside 50 on 12 occasions last round against Sydney, the equal second-most of any player in the AFL for the round. After marking his first target today, Koschitzke kicks truly for the first goal of the game.
G
Q1 00:00
Welcome to MCG for the Melbourne v Hawthorn Round 7 clash.
Q1 00:00
Ins for Demons: J.Lever, T.McDonald, J.Viney, K.Chandler, J.Melksham
Q1 00:00
Outs for Demons: A.Neal-Bullen (HS Protocol), H.Petty (HS Protocol), T.Sparrow (HS Protocol), L.Jackson (HS Protocol), K.Pickett (HS Protocol)
Q1 00:00
Ins for Hawks: J.Callow, L.Bramble, D.Howe
Q1 00:00
Outs for Hawks: D.Grainger-Barras (Managed), J.Ward (Managed), H.Morrison (Injured)
Q1 00:00
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Q1 00:00
The Demons have led on the scoreboard in 76 percent of games this season, 10 percent higher than the next best side.
Q1 00:00
In the last four rounds, the Hawks have won 14.3 percent of their offensive one-on-one contests, ranked last and half the AFL average.
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