Hawks outclass Pies in Sidebottom’s 350th

Match Report

Hawthorn has beaten Collingwood by 64 points in their Round 22 clash on the MCG on Thursday ngiht.

By Phoebe McWilliams via afl.com.au

HAWTHORN has beaten Collingwood by 64 points in their Round 22 clash on the MCG on Thursday ngiht.

The Hawks kicked seven goals in the second quarter and never looked back on their way to a 17.8 (110) to 6.10 (46) win.

With its win, Hawthorn improved to 14-7 and climbed into fifth, while the Pies (15-6) have now lost four of their past five games, falling to defeat in Steele Sidebottom’s 350th AFL match.

Jai Newcombe (28 disposals, seven clearances and a goal) starred for the Hawks, Jack Gunston kicked four majors and Nick Watson (14 disposals and two goals) lit them up early.

Nick Daicos (24 disposals and six clearances) worked hard for the Magpies in what was a disappointing defeat, with important defender Jeremy Howe concussed in a collision with Newcombe in the opening minutes.

More to come.