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Hawthorn Harnesses Tasmanian Storm to Down Port Adelaide and Lock in Top-Four Spot

Port Adelaide’s loss officially ended their finals hopes in Ken Hinkley’s final season.

Overview

  • Jack Gunston and Jarman Impey kicked three goals apiece while Dylan Moore tallied 32 disposals and two majors in Hawthorn’s 87-49 victory.
  • Slippery, windy and wet conditions at UTAS Stadium were expertly managed by the Hawks, who capitalised when the breeze shifted.
  • The win propelled Hawthorn two games clear inside the top eight into fourth place on the AFL ladder with five rounds remaining.
  • Jack Ginnivan’s aeroplane celebration directed at coach Ken Hinkley drew a rueful smile from Hinkley, who said it was “deserved.”
  • Key forward Mitch Lewis made his return from a 378-day ACL layoff, presenting coach Sam Mitchell with selection dilemmas ahead of September.