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<\/p>\nSeven dominated Thursday night\u2019s ratings, with AFL coverage driving the biggest numbers of the evening, whilst Nine\u2019s NRL coverage landed in seventh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thursday Night Football was the standout program of the night, pulling a national reach of 1,738,000 and an average audience of 630,000, landing the broadcast in third.<\/p>\n
Hawthorn produced a comeback win over Adelaide, with Blake Hardwick the unlikely hero. Adelaide started as the stronger side, with Callum Ah Chee scoring a goal just 16 seconds into the game.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Hawthorn took home the win with help from Nick Watson coming off the bench to kick two goals and rack up 11 score involvements before a head knock took him out of the game.<\/p>\n
Tipping Point Australia was again one of the more reliable performers for Nine. It landed fourth with a national reach of 1,488,000 and an average audience of 781,000.<\/p>\n
The Chase Australia rounded out another solid night for Seven\u2019s game show slate. It had a national reach of 1,364,000 and an average audience of 716,000 to land sixth.<\/p>\n
Nine\u2019s Thursday Night NRL Live coverage drew a national reach of 1,342,000 and an average audience of 575,000, coming in seventh.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins pulled off a historic 30-22 win over the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium, the club\u2019s fourth consecutive victory for the first time since their inception.<\/p>\n
ABC\u2019s Restoration Australia drew a national reach of 779,000 and an average audience of 445,000, landing 12th overall. The heritage renovation documentary, hosted by architecture professor Anthony Burke, has found a loyal audience on the national broadcaster. It follows homeowners as they rescue and restore historically significant buildings across the country.<\/p>\n
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