A record crowd loaded into the MCG to see Hawthorn advance to the semi-finals at the expenditure of the Western Bulldogs, however did the Hawks have an unreasonable benefit? The Hawks will take a trip interstate for a knock-out semi-final versus Port Adelaide next week after running the Bulldogs rough in the 14.15 (99) to 9.8 (62) triumph in front of 97,828 fans– a brand-new record for a removal last. As the sixth-placed side, the Bulldogs made the right to host the knockout last, however it was held at the MCG– the ground where they just played as soon as this season. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Victorian finals are nearly specifically held at the MCG nowadays with the AFL having an agreement with the 100,000-seat place. The Channel 7 analysts acknowledge the record crowd made the environment electrical, however questioned if it was a reasonable result for the Dogs, who had actually just played one video game at the location all year, compared to 9 for the Hawks. Hawthorn ended the Bulldogs’ season with success on Friday night. Credit: AAP Former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge raised the concern after the match. “They faced a group on fire … however this likewise enters it, the reality they completed 6th and played a group that ended up seventh on their home ground,” he stated. “Should they have played this at Marvel Stadium?” Richmond excellent Matthew Richardson stated they certainly should have to dip into their home ground. “Got ta start taking a look at this. If you end up greater, you should have to play finals where you play your home video games,” he stated. “I understand there’s an agreement here at the MCG however it’s the exact same with Geelong, the argument they constantly have. It is most likely unfair.” Hodge highlighted the Dogs played more video games at Adelaide Oval (2) this year than at the MCG (one). “The method Hawthorn play is completely fit to this deck,” Richardson included. Fellow analyst James Brayshaw fasted to mention the huge crowd, which would not have actually been possible at Marvel Stadium, or any other place for that matter. “The AFL takes all procedures out of finals. 98,000 individuals here this evening, there is the response to your concern,” he stated. Hodge included: “The phenomenon is fantastic, however I am thinking about Western Bulldogs fans, who wish to see their group keep playing.” It was Hawthorn’s very first finals triumph because finishing a popular hat-trick of premierships in the 2015 grand last. And it was the current chapter in the so-called Hollywood Hawks’ spectacular revival under Sam Mitchell, after a scary 0-5 start to the season. Calsher Dear, child of 1991 Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, kicked 3 objectives and Nick Watson completed with 4 in their very first finals looks. Skipper James Sicily (23 disposals), Jai Newcombe (35, one objective) and ruckman Lloyd Meek (23) likewise shone as the Hawks overwhelmed the Bulldogs with 12 objectives to 5 after quarter-time. Jack Ginnivan, who courted criticism with a journey to a Richmond club the night before the video game, was imaginative and popular kicking the sealant midway through the last term by miming opening and consuming a can of beer. Massimo D’Ambrosio (32 disposals), Jack Scrimshaw (26 ), Josh Ward (22) and Karl Amon (22) were all hectic. The Dogs’ most significant names went missing out on, with captain Marcus Bontempelli handling simply 18 disposals in his quietest video game of the year. Fellow All-Australian midfielder Adam Treloar (28 disposals, one objective) was likewise listed below his finest when it mattered in an engine space that was well beaten, while goalless crucial forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (4 touches) had little effect. – With AAP
Hawthorn win removal last with dissentious home ground benefit: ‘Not reasonable’
