Tom Mitchell breaks the all-time disposal record as the Hawks beat Collingwood
TODAY’S LINE-UP: Jimmy Bartel, Daniel Harford, Matt Granland, Shane McInnes, and Tom Morris.
Photo: Joe Castro / AAP
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JIMMY BARTEL’S VOTES
The best-on-ground was an easy pick, but who got the other votes?
Jimmy found a way to sneak one Magpie in.
5. Tom Mitchell
4. Jaeger O’Meara
3. Luke Breust
2. James Sicily
1. Steele Sidebottom
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FULL TIME
Hawthorn has run away with a 34-point win, but the story was all about Tom Mitchell.
The midfield maestro racked up a jaw-dropping 54 disposals – an all-time record.
Mitchell spoke to 3AW in the rooms after the win.
“I wasn’t aware of it until someone told me after the game,” Mitchell said.
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He’s done it!
Tom Mitchell is the first player EVER to rack up 54 disposals in a game.#AFLHawksPies https://t.co/NhdhF1LhFT
— 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) March 24, 2018
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HALF TIME
Hawthorn leads by 27 points at the main break.
Tom Mitchell is off the leash; he’s racked up 29 disposals.
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THE BUILD-UP
The heat will be on as the Hawks and Pies meet at the G.
Hawthorn missed the finals in 2017 after so many years of success, but it’s Collingwood who need to return to September action.
The pressure continues to mount on Nathan Buckley as the Pies haven’t played a final since 2013.
Can they start their 2018 assault on the right foot? Or will the Hawks grab four early points?
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