Match preview: Grand final
September 29, 2015 1:20 PM
SUMMARY
Hawthorn will chase history on Saturday as it attempts to win a third straight premiership.
The Hawks have taken the long road to their fourth consecutive Grand Final after losing to the Eagles in Perth in week one of the finals. But after thumping Adelaide they kept up the momentum with a road win against minor premier Fremantle to qualify. Meanwhile, the Eagles are one step away from completing a fairytale season and winning the club's
fourth flag after disposing of the Kangaroos. They last won in 2006 and, despite beating the Hawks just three weeks ago, will start underdogs this time.
WHERE AND WHEN: MCG: Saturday October 3, 2.30pm AEST
TV, RADIO AND BETTING: Click here for broadcast guide
WHO'S MISSING
Hawthorn: The big story in the early part of the week will be whether forward Jack Gunston can overcome the ankle injury that kept him from playing the Dockers. Taylor Duryea (shoulder) and Luke Hodge (leg) both copped knocks, but will be fine.
West Coast: Chris Masten (hamstring) struggled for form but got through against the
Kangaroos and will ensure a near full strength Eagles team. They've well and truly learnt to cope without key defenders Eric Mackenzie (knee) and Mitch Brown (knee) who have missed the entire season.
THIS YEAR
Second qualifying final, Subiaco Oval: West Coast 14.12 (96) d Hawthorn 9.10 (64)
The Eagles suffocated the Hawks for three quarters and raced to a commanding 50-point lead before easing home. Without injured Matt Priddis the new premiership favourites shared the work as Josh Kennedy and Josh Hill kicked three goals each.
Round 19, Subiaco Oval: Hawthorn 13.10 (88) d West Coast 11.8 (74)
Hawthorn moved towards the top two with a hard-earned victory in wet conditions.
Sam Mitchell (36 disposals) and Jordan Lewis (30) led the way as the Hawks overturned a four-point deficit at three-quarter time. Andrew Gaff had 36 touches for the hosts.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (the five meetings prior to 2015)
R12, 2014, Hawthorn 19.9 (123) d West Coast 12.7 (79) at Aurora Stadium
R13, 2013, Hawthorn 19.9 (123) d West Coast 16.7 (103) at Etihad Stadium
R2, 2013, Hawthorn 23.10 (148) d West Coast 15.8 (98) at Domain Stadium
R23, 2012, Hawthorn 14.11 (95) d West Coast 10.10 (70) at MCG
R4, 2012, West Coast 5.21 (51) d Hawthorn 5.16 (46) at Domain Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. West Coast set up its qualifying final win with a seven goals to two first half which extended to a 50-point lead by the final change. Josh Kennedy and Josh Hill kicked three goals each, while Sam Mitchell had 35 disposals for the Hawks.
2. The two highest scoring teams this season, the Hawks have kicked 109 points a game and have four players with 40 or more goals. West Coast has averaged 104 points a game and has two players with more than 40 goals.
3. Hawthorn will be playing in its fourth consecutive Grand Final and will be aiming for their third straight premiership. West Coast has played in five previous Grand Finals for three premierships, the most recent of which was a one-point win in 2006 over the Sydney Swans.
4. The Hawks hold a big advantage in Grand Final experience with 24 currently listed players having played in at least one decider and 15 in three or more. In contrast West Coast has only four to play in at least one Grand Final.
5. Hawthorn is the number one uncontested possession team in 2015, averaging 259 a game compared to the Eagles who are ranked eighth. In contested possessions though, the Eagles are third and the Hawks 13th.
6. Hawthorn has a staggering 12 players ranked in the top 100 of the AFL Official Player
Ratings, with Jarryd Roughead ranked highest at No.12. West Coast has seven players in the top 100. Nic Naitanui is the highest at No.8.
Hawthorn will chase history on Saturday as it attempts to win a third straight premiership.
The Hawks have taken the long road to their fourth consecutive Grand Final after losing to the Eagles in Perth in week one of the finals. But after thumping Adelaide they kept up the momentum with a road win against minor premier Fremantle to qualify. Meanwhile, the Eagles are one step away from completing a fairytale season and winning the club's
fourth flag after disposing of the Kangaroos. They last won in 2006 and, despite beating the Hawks just three weeks ago, will start underdogs this time.
WHERE AND WHEN: MCG: Saturday October 3, 2.30pm AEST
TV, RADIO AND BETTING: Click here for broadcast guide
WHO'S MISSING
Hawthorn: The big story in the early part of the week will be whether forward Jack Gunston can overcome the ankle injury that kept him from playing the Dockers. Taylor Duryea (shoulder) and Luke Hodge (leg) both copped knocks, but will be fine.
West Coast: Chris Masten (hamstring) struggled for form but got through against the
Kangaroos and will ensure a near full strength Eagles team. They've well and truly learnt to cope without key defenders Eric Mackenzie (knee) and Mitch Brown (knee) who have missed the entire season.
THIS YEAR
Second qualifying final, Subiaco Oval: West Coast 14.12 (96) d Hawthorn 9.10 (64)
The Eagles suffocated the Hawks for three quarters and raced to a commanding 50-point lead before easing home. Without injured Matt Priddis the new premiership favourites shared the work as Josh Kennedy and Josh Hill kicked three goals each.
Round 19, Subiaco Oval: Hawthorn 13.10 (88) d West Coast 11.8 (74)
Hawthorn moved towards the top two with a hard-earned victory in wet conditions.
Sam Mitchell (36 disposals) and Jordan Lewis (30) led the way as the Hawks overturned a four-point deficit at three-quarter time. Andrew Gaff had 36 touches for the hosts.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (the five meetings prior to 2015)
R12, 2014, Hawthorn 19.9 (123) d West Coast 12.7 (79) at Aurora Stadium
R13, 2013, Hawthorn 19.9 (123) d West Coast 16.7 (103) at Etihad Stadium
R2, 2013, Hawthorn 23.10 (148) d West Coast 15.8 (98) at Domain Stadium
R23, 2012, Hawthorn 14.11 (95) d West Coast 10.10 (70) at MCG
R4, 2012, West Coast 5.21 (51) d Hawthorn 5.16 (46) at Domain Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. West Coast set up its qualifying final win with a seven goals to two first half which extended to a 50-point lead by the final change. Josh Kennedy and Josh Hill kicked three goals each, while Sam Mitchell had 35 disposals for the Hawks.
2. The two highest scoring teams this season, the Hawks have kicked 109 points a game and have four players with 40 or more goals. West Coast has averaged 104 points a game and has two players with more than 40 goals.
3. Hawthorn will be playing in its fourth consecutive Grand Final and will be aiming for their third straight premiership. West Coast has played in five previous Grand Finals for three premierships, the most recent of which was a one-point win in 2006 over the Sydney Swans.
4. The Hawks hold a big advantage in Grand Final experience with 24 currently listed players having played in at least one decider and 15 in three or more. In contrast West Coast has only four to play in at least one Grand Final.
5. Hawthorn is the number one uncontested possession team in 2015, averaging 259 a game compared to the Eagles who are ranked eighth. In contested possessions though, the Eagles are third and the Hawks 13th.
6. Hawthorn has a staggering 12 players ranked in the top 100 of the AFL Official Player
Ratings, with Jarryd Roughead ranked highest at No.12. West Coast has seven players in the top 100. Nic Naitanui is the highest at No.8.
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