GAME DAY: Hawthorn v West Coast at the MCG | 3AW Radio
Best-on-ground Josh Gibson told 3AW Football he’s excited by the young talent coming through the side.
He also said he’s happy he was able to score his first goal for the club.
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What a day for Josh Gibson!
39 touches – and now his first goal in 127 games for the Hawks #AFLHawksEagles pic.twitter.com/21a80kl07l
? 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) April 3, 2016
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FULL TIME
As it did in the 2015 Grand Final, the Hawks have won by 46 points.
Josh Gibson (44 disposals), James Sicily (four goals), and Cyril Rioli (four goals) were influential.
Sam Mitchell was also prolific with 37 touches and nine clearances.
LINGY’S VOTES
5 J Gibson
4 S Mitchell
3 C Rioli
2 J Sicily
1 B Hartung#AFLHawksEagles pic.twitter.com/sf7ziPPr0W? 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) April 3, 2016
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HALF TIME
Reports of Hawthorn’s demise may have been premature.
The Hawks lead by 21 points after a blistering opening half against West Coast.
Josh Sherrin (otherwise known as Josh Gibson) has brought his own footy – he has 25 disposals to half time. Sam Mitchell has 19.
James Sicily has kicked three goals.
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West Coast assistant coach Dean Cox told 3AW Football said he’s excited to see Lewis Jetta as an Eagle.
He said the former Swan adds a new dimension to the midfield.
Cox also said the latest rule changes hadn’t drastically changed the role of ruckmen.
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Injured Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge joined the 3AW Football commentary box before the game.
In a wide-ranging interview, Hodge said he’s planning to play on next season.
He also spoke about Hawthorn’s poor start to the season, drugs in footy, and Alastair Clarkson’s contract.
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It’s a Grand Final re-match as the Hawks host West Coast at the G.
The Eagles will be looking to avenge their disappointment on the final day of the 2015 season, but the Hawks – still smarting from their Round 1 loss to Geelong – will lack no motivation of their own.
Who will win the battle of the big birds?
Find out with the best commentary team in the game on 3AW Football.
TODAY’S LINE-UP from 12PM: Matthew Richardson, Cameron Ling, Tim Lane, Tony Leonard, Mick Warner, and Sam ‘Scoop’ McClure.
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