Match preview: Second semi-final, Hawks v Crows - AFL.com.au

Match preview: Second semi-final, Hawks v Crows

Travis King September 15, 2015 11:35 AM

SUMMARY
It's do-or-die time for Hawthorn after a 32-point qualifying final loss to West Coast, with the Hawks suddenly needing to win three cut-throat finals to clinch an historic premiership three-peat. The Crows, who haven't forgotten their five-point preliminary final defeat to Hawthorn in 2012, are hoping to continue their fairytale run after an epic seven-point elimination final triumph over the Western Bulldogs.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Friday September 18, 7.50pm 
AEST
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WHO'S MISSING?
Hawthorn: Star forward Jack Gunston is under a cloud after injuring his ankle late in the loss to West Coast, but otherwise the Hawks are full strength.

Adelaide: The Crows got through unscathed against the Bulldogs and only have Brad
Crouch and Matt Jaensch (both out for the season) on the injury list.

THIS YEAR
Round 12, Adelaide Oval: Hawthorn 17.12 (114) d Adelaide 12.13 (85)

The Crows threw everything at the reigning premiers and twice hit the front by a point in the third quarter. However, the Hawks had too much polish, with the victory kick-starting their run of six straight wins after the bye.


PREVIOUS MEETINGS
R17, 2014, Hawthorn 15.14 (104) d Adelaide 14.8 (92) at Adelaide Oval
R6, 2013, Hawthorn 13.11 (89) d Adelaide 11.12 (78) at AAMI Stadium
1PF, 2012, Hawthorn 13.19 (97) d Adelaide 14.8 (92) at the MCG
R3, 2012, Hawthorn 21.14 (140) d Adelaide 12.12 (84) at the MCG
R1, 2011, Adelaide 16.9 (105) d Hawthorn 12.13 (85) at AAMI Stadium

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