Autopsy Elimination Final 2025 : Hawks crush Giants

[Blackhawk42]

Disagree, let people vent in the match day thread. Get rid of the frustrations in the heat of the moment. Most people get a clear head once the game is over and post accordingly in the Autopsy.

Remember kids, what happens in the Match Day thread stays in the Match Day thread.

As long as it isn't taking unfair swipes at individuals, I'm okay with the odd melt.

Everybody supports the club slightly differently.

I was guilty of some negativity yesterday, saying it was 'about to be a long summer for this group'.

I haven't seen us win a game live since 2022.

Was on hand for the final quarter capitulation against GWS in Canberra last season, so that third quarter yesterday was pure footy PTSD.

If I'd been lucky enough to attend any of our flags or a bunch of our wins in recent times, I feel like I would be a lot more level headed.

 

[Rich]

Out of curiosity - those who attended yesterday what would you say the crowd split was? Looked and sounded about 60% Hawthorn but I could be wrong.

I’d say 40% Hawks.

The Giants fans got up and about when they got their run on but geez Hawks fans made a decent racket.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Very interested in the coaching approach.

We 'let' 3 of their guys have 30+ touches. Whitfield, Green and Callahan
We did not let Toby, Cadman or Stringer pretty much look at the footy.

I wonder how much was this was game strategy vs individual performances on the day.

 

[Whats a Battle]

Love when we wear our home kit with white shorts for away games. Don’t mind the legends kit but when we’ve got the regular kit on in an away game it just feels like finals

Agree. Gold background, brown stripes, white shorts, classic combo.

 

[grumbleguts]

There's no full match replay up on the AFL site despite the other 3 game full replays being there. Why's this? Anyone know if there's a link to a replay elsewhere?

Observe:

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7plus has the replay. Watched it today.

 

[grumbleguts]

Interestingly Ash has 7 inside fifty entries and not a single one went to a GWS player.

 

[Slaatybaadfaast]

7plus has the replay. Watched it today.

Thanks mate

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I’d say 40% Hawks.

The Giants fans got up and about when they got their run on but geez Hawks fans made a decent racket.

Amazing effort Hawks supporters! Had to laugh at some GWS poster saying ‘our roar is louder than theirs!’ - it’s your home final you numpty it’s supposed to be. That we came close to outnumbering you is an indictment on your pathetic franchise.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Watching the replay - we had Dear, CMac and Chol all miss relatively uncontested marks 15m out from goal directly in front.

Our efficiency going forward to create scoring opportuntiies was insanely good.

 

[Hawkas1988]

Envious I didn't get tickets on the wing. Atmosphere was great from there as opposed to behind the goals!

Ended up standing at the end and the ground was quite a sight

Was on the wing, fantastic seats and the atmosphere was simply electric. Hardly any quiet Hawks supporters in there. Just loved it.

I must say, Aunty Joan saved me. I was in the line for beers and was sure I'd miss the start of the game but she really lifted for me and delayed long enough for me to get back to my seat. I owe you a beer AJ!

 

[HedgeFund]

Very interested in the coaching approach.

We 'let' 3 of their guys have 30+ touches. Whitfield, Green and Callahan
We did not let Toby, Cadman or Stringer pretty much look at the footy.

I wonder how much was this was game strategy vs individual performances on the day.

Defenders who actually defend players.

It’s a novel concept nowadays.

IMHO there was reasonable pressure on those 3 mids/half backs once they got the footy but not enough to prevent them getting it.

I’d like to see us a metre or two closer to the Adelaide playmakers on Friday night (esp. Dawson) as I don’t think they’ll have the same problem with mid/forward connection that GWS did.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Very interested in the coaching approach.

We 'let' 3 of their guys have 30+ touches. Whitfield, Green and Callahan
We did not let Toby, Cadman or Stringer pretty much look at the footy.

I wonder how much was this was game strategy vs individual performances on the day.

Whitfield? Probably strategic.

Green & Callahan I doubt we could have stopped if we wanted to.

 

[Newmo89]

Six Points: GWS Giants, Elimination Final 2025 by Talking Hawks

In this episode of Six Points, Tim and Liam recap the thrilling elimination final where the Hawthorn Hawks triumphed over the GWS Giants by 19 points. They discuss key moments from the game, including the Hawks' defensive dominance, standout performances from players like Jai Newcombe and Conor...

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Talking Hawks 6 points podcast

 

[Meek Juggernaut]

I had to compromise the win by kissing the dirty carpet multiple times every time the giants lined up for goal and it was soooo worth it

I tried to do that, but the Mrs wouldn't let me kiss the dirty carpet until after the game when the guests had left.

 

[CD Xbow]

Six Points: GWS Giants, Elimination Final 2025 by Talking Hawks

In this episode of Six Points, Tim and Liam recap the thrilling elimination final where the Hawthorn Hawks triumphed over the GWS Giants by 19 points. They discuss key moments from the game, including the Hawks' defensive dominance, standout performances from players like Jai Newcombe and Conor...

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Talking Hawks 6 points podcast

I hope the patient is recovering well.

 

[Newmo89]

I hope the patient is recovering well.

She is on the path to recovery slowly, but thankfully the hospital did a great job of looking after her.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

I rarely make comments in autopsy threads and haven't made many comments at all this year due to being in Year 12. But I was so impressed by the way Blake Hardwick

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Blake Hardwick

Age

28

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.8

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.1

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

264.7

4star

D

13.8

3star

K

9.8

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.7

3star

MG

264.7

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.4

4star

and Jack Scrimshaw

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Jack Scrimshaw

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.4

3star

MG

200.7

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

MG

167.0

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

155.6

3star

played that I had to come on here and give them praise. When everyone else seemingly went to water as the Giants surged back, it was these two who stood tall and defended like their lives were on the line. And they both did it so effortlessly as well. Two years in a row now that Scrimshaw has done that. Love Weddle, but if it means sacrificing his defensive role so Scrimshaw can have a presence, I believe it's worth it.

 

[CD Xbow]

She is on the path to recovery slowly, but thankfully the hospital did a great job of looking after her.

Good to hear. Give her my best wishes. Look after her well, people are more important than posting stuff on the internet.

 

[seysearles]

Who can do the Maths on that? Im a bit surprised that Callaghan polled that high ahead of impey tbh. I would have Hardwick Impey Jai as our 3 best (throw a hat over them for the order). No votes for Kelly either who i thought was the architect of their comeback.

 

[Nick the Pig]

Watched the game again last night. Couple of questions re the ruck contest.

Briggs throwing Meek several times to the ground at ball ups. I get that wrestling for position is legal but surely this is excessive and not legal? Commentators also kept laughing it off as shenanigans.

Also at centre bounce their ruck constantly running beyond the ball to take the jump away from our ruck? Sometimes without even looking at the ball. Surely also not legal? Geelong also do this constantly.

 

[Capital hawk]

Gary Ayres medal MUST look like this...

Jai Newcombe 10
Blake Hardwick 8

You might be a bit one eyed!

 

[Blackhawk42]

You might be a bit one eyed!

Wasn't THAT far off.

 

[RCAB]

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Who can do the Maths on that? Im a bit surprised that Callaghan polled that high ahead of impey tbh. I would have Hardwick Impey Jai as our 3 best (throw a hat over them for the order). No votes for Kelly either who i thought was the architect of their comeback.

My best guess

Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)

5 Blake Hardwick

4 Finn Callaghan

3 Jai Newcombe

2 Tom Green

1 Jarman Impey


Adam Kingsley (GWS)

5 Jai Newcombe

4 Finn Callaghan

3 Tom Green

2 Blake Hardwick

1 Jarman Impey

 

[Sixpence]

My best guess

Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn)

5 Blake Hardwick

4 Finn Callaghan

3 Jai Newcombe

2 Tom Green

1 Jarman Impey


Adam Kingsley (GWS)

5 Jai Newcombe

4 Finn Callaghan

3 Tom Green

2 Blake Hardwick

1 Jarman Impey

Either way, one of those coaches underrated Duke's game!

 

[RCAB]

Either way, one of those coaches underrated Duke's game!

I would've had Duke BOG too, but the coaches review the game after, I'm guessing Mitchell saw some things particularly in that GWS run of 7 goals (5 from stoppage) which wouldn't have made Mitchell happy. Otherwise why would they have given 4 votes to Callaghan.

Also... Mitchell said before the game the most important player to shut down was Toby Greene, particularly in last quarters. I think Hinkley might not be happy with some of the decision making from his captain during the game, so probably didn't rate Hardwick's game that highly.