Did little wrong in the one-on-ones and occasionally showed his rebounding dash, managing to get higher up the ground at times. Won plenty of the ball gaining 27 disposals, and used it very well with 79.2 per cent disposal efficiency. Tough as ever. 

Missed a set shot in first quarter, but crumbed the first goal of the last quarter in typical Breust style to tilt the game Hawthorn's way. He had just seven kicks, but his mere presence meant danger throughout, and he made six tackles. 

Was excellent when the game was at its toughest, winning the ball early when it was hard to win. Burgoyne proved once again that he is one of the competition's best big-game players, using the ball precisely and creating goals for others. 

A quiet night from Ceglar, but his mobility occasionally worried the Cats. He was a good foil for David Hale, and did nothing to harm his claims on the rucking position for the preliminary final. 

Smothered, tackled, spoiled and ran from behind to receive handballs to play the classic rebounding defender's game. Acquitted himself well in his first final, and will take confidence from the run. 

Kept putting himself in the right spot to make Geelong's forward 50 impenetrable at times. Had a great lateral step and used the ball well. Played on a variety of opponents, and was very good at winning ground balls when the Cats were charging.  As important as ever. 

Looked beaten midway through the third quarter, but by the time the three-quarter time siren had gone, he had three goals. Took a big mark at top of the square and kicked a goal in the second quarter to get going, and then kicked two important goals in the premiership quarter. Beaten by Tom Lonergan, but still contributed on the scoreboard. 

Ran Hamish McIntosh around and was not afraid to get into dangerous spaces, pushing forward and seeking to find space in the corridor. Kicked the first goal after half time and was one of the more vital players on the ground. Was arguably the difference between the sides.  

Had Mark Blicavs as an opponent on the wing, and his piercing runs began to take effect, racking up 10 touches by quarter-time. He was close to best on ground in the first half with 18 disposals while owning his wing. He kept finding space and kicking the ball forward with precision and winning one-on-one battles. 

Began in the middle before starting the second quarter forward, and then became a plus-one in defence in the second half. Struggled for touch, but kicked a brilliant goal from deep in the pocket to give the Hawks back the lead in the third quarter when Geelong was threatening. When the game was up for grabs, he was in the middle of the action as ever. 

Sometimes looked to be on toast, but found a way to stop Hawkins in almost every one on one. Conceded just one goal to Hawkins and worried him out of the game. Lake's influence was enormous, because he forced Geelong to find a different avenue to goal. 

Was not able to replicate his round 22 performance against the Cats, struggling to contain Joel Selwood. He concentrated on stopping Selwood after half time rather than getting the ball and did a reasonable job, containing him to just 11 disposals after Selwood ran riot with 20 in the first half. 

Kicked a goal in the first quarter and created another goal with a brilliant handball. Cameron Guthrie and Josh Caddy kept him relatively quiet and he had just 20 disposals, but kicked three goals. Can improve, which is a worry for other premiership contenders. 

The genius ball user swung the game Hawthorn's way in the first quarter. He had 10 disposals and didn't waste one. Mitchell's first kick after half-time found David Hale inside 50, which was a big psychological boost for the Hawks. Mitchell was brilliant once again and ended with 36 disposals. He controls the game when the ball is in his hands like few have in the sport's history. 

 

Had chances to kick more than the two goals he kicked. He kicked a brilliant snap in the second quarter, sitting front and centre, and then throwing the ball on the boot. The fierce competitor is a reliable player who fulfilled his role as well as ever. 

Kicked the Hawks' first goal after winning a loose ball from a stoppage when Hawthorn desperately needed it. He then missed a sitter just before three-quarter time, but made up for it with the sealer from the boundary. A quiet game from Roughead, but like last year's Grand Final, he contributed with two goals. 

Played well as a defensive forward in his 200th game, keeping the veteran Geelong defenders honest and creating space for the more fleet-footed players around him. He remained strong and tackled hard and kicked the ball inside 50. Was subbed off the ground early in the final quarter. 

Made 10 tackles and his outside run was very good. Shield continues to fly under the radar, accumulating 27 disposals without being the most recognisable player in the game. 

Started as the substitute and came on early in the final quarter. He had six disposals but no real influence. 

He took a good mark to goal in the second quarter and created space with his run and movement. Smith kicked the ball inside 50 seven times and just looks comfortable playing finals football. A good contributor.  

Found Josh Walker a handful early, but then settled and began to neutralise the one on ones. He dropped a couple of high balls in the second and third quarter but he didn't drop his head and was able to break even with his opponent.  

The tough competitor filled holes in defence and made life difficult for Tom Hawkins and Jimmy Bartel. Stratton is a composed performer who marks well and plays his role without fuss.