Match report: Hawks do it easy to down Dons by a ton

Nick Bowen June 10, 2016 11:20 PM

HAWTHORN has handed Essendon its biggest loss of a trying 2016 season, waltzing to a thumping 108-point victory at Etihad Stadium that could prove a valuable percentage booster ahead of the finals.

The Bombers made a bright start on Friday night, kicking two of the game's opening three goals – both of them through Joe Daniher – but that only seemed to spark the Hawks into gear.

Kicking the next eight goals, the Hawks effectively had the Dons down for the count when they led by 48 points at the 13-minute mark of the second term.

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But with no technical knockout rule in place in football, Hawthorn toyed with the Bombers for the rest of the game to claim a 23.13 (151) to 6.7 (43) victory.

With the Hawks' best midfielder Sam Mitchell watching from the stands, Jordan Lewis stood up in the midfield with a game-high 36 possessions that included five clearances.

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Hawthorn shared the goals around on its forward line, with goalsneaks Paul Puopolo (four goals), Luke Breust (four) and Cyril Rioli (three) all lively, and spearhead Jack Gunston (four) outstanding inside forward 50 and further up the ground as a link-up player.

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Quelle: Essendon Vs Hawthorn - Match Centre - AFL.com.au