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Match report: Hawks and Pies create history with second draw
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By Chris De Silva
Collingwood and Hawthorn have incredibly drawn for the second time this season in an all-time finish at the MCG.
Hawks forward Dylan Moore, who kicked a goal to tie the match in round eight against the Magpies, failed to make the distance when he kicked after the siren on Saturday night.
It was the first time the same teams have drawn against each other in the one season in VFL/AFL history.
Kicking from 40m out on a tight angle, Moore's kick was in the air when the siren sounded, but fell short and was knocked back into play.
It meant scores were square at 13.14 (92) each, just one point off the tied result earlier in the season, stunning all players and those watching.
Although Hawthorn would be disappointed not to walk away with all four points, its top-four spot should still be secure as long as it defeats West Coast next week.
A loss would have tipped them out of the top four this round and almost certainly ended their chances of a double-chance.
Down by 22 points at halftime after conceding five straight goals in the second quarter, the Hawks were a different team in the third term.
Ahead by just three points at the final change, Hawthorn traded blows with Collingwood in a dramatic final term.
The Hawks kicked the first three goals of the final quarter to grab a 21-point advantage, before Collingwood hit back with four quick majors of their own to reclaim the lead.
Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos was the leading possession winner on the ground with 36 (also kicking a goal), while his brother Josh also had a significant influence on the result.
Unheralded Hawks midfielder Josh Ward enjoyed a superb final term, booting two goals in a minute and finishing with six clearances for the match.
Already secure in the finals, Collingwood's slim hopes of pushing into the top six are over after this result.
The Magpies will almost certainly finish eighth ahead of the wildcard round, with reigning premiers Brisbane to come at the MCG on Friday night to end their home-and-away season.
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Match report: Van Rooyen faces nervous wait after high hit
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By Chris De Silva
Melbourne has surged to fifth spot on the AFL ladder with a 76-point win over Port Adelaide, but forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous MRO wait after collecting Aliir Aliir in the Power defender's 200th game.
The Demons started Saturday night in seventh spot, but they're now just outside the top four on percentage after recording a thumping 20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) victory at Adelaide Oval.
The big talking point was the van Rooyen incident, with the demons spearhead set to face MRO scrutiny with the finals just a few weeks away.
The Melbourne forward was attempting to spoil an Aliir mark in the second term, but appeared to mistime it and he struck the Power defender high with a swinging arm.
Alilir, who went down and had to be helped off the field by trainers, failed his HIA test and spent the rest of his milestone game watching from the bench.
Demons skipper Max Gawn dominated with 25 disposals and 22 hit-outs, while Bayley Fritsch and Kade Chandler kicked four goals apiece.
For Port Adelaide, Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines had 31 possessions and Mitch Georgiades booted four majors.
Early on, the Power had four of the first five clearances of the game, but it was all Melbourne right from the outset.
Four consecutive goals to start the game — from van Rooyen, Tom Sparrow, Bailey Laurie and Chandler in his 100th game — made for a very quiet Adelaide Oval.
Georgiades soon had Port Adelaide's first goal, but three consecutive Melbourne goals — including a sharp dribbling snap goal by Chandler — saw the Demons leading by 36 points at the first change.
A bake by Power coach Josh Carr at quarter-time had the desired response, with his side booting the first two goals of the second term.
A highlight for Power fans was a huge leap by Georgiades, who narrowly spilled what would likely have been the mark of the year had it stuck.
Port supporters had little else to cheer about as the Demons maintained a six-goal buffer at the main break.
Melbourne piled on the goals in the second half, leading by 53 points at the last change and kicking a further five goals in the final term.
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History made at the MCG
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By Chris De Silva
ABC Grandstand (radio) is saying that's the first time two teams have played two draws against each other... where's Swamp when we need this confirmed?
- Jeremy
We can confirm that it is the first time in league history that two teams have played two draws against each other in the one season.
Finally, here are the stats from the draw at the MCG
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By Chris De Silva
Can I just say again, I feel blessed to have blogged this one.
Here's a look at the final team stats first off:
Disposals: Collingwood 384-359
Inside 50s: Collingwood 60-47
Hit Outs: Hawthorn 48-30
Clearances: Collingwood 41-29
Centre Clearances: Hawthorn 12-11
Contested Possessions: Collingwood 129-126
Intercepts: Hawthorn 66-57
Marks: Hawthorn 99-70
Marks Inside 50: Hawthorn 12-10
Tackles: Collingwood 92-55
Tackles Inside 50: Collingwood 20-3
The three top-ranked players on the ground per AFL.com.au's stats are as follows:
Beau McCreery (COLL): 22 disposals, 12 tackles, 10 score involvements, seven inside 50s, 1.2
Nick Daicos (COLL): 36 disposals, nine score involvements, eight inside 50s, 1.1
Lloyd Meek (HAW): 43 hitouts, 11 disposals, six tackles, four score involvements
I thought McCreery was outstanding in the final quarter. McRae put him into the middle of the ground and he was dynamic with his run and carry.
He finished with nine disposals, five tackles, four score involvements and three clearances in the final term alone.
Also an honourable mention to Sam Swadling, who finished with 29 disposals and the match-saving spoil.
A look back at a manic final two minutes at the MCG
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By Chris De Silva
If you missed the action live between Hawthorn and Collingwood, here's how the final two minutes panned out.
FT: Melbourne 20.12 (132) defeats Port Adelaide 8.8 (56)
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By Chris De Silva
A thoroughly professional display on the road from the Dees tonight as they run out 76-point winners over Port.
We mentioned at half-time that Melbourne would like to kill the game in the third quarter, and that's exactly what they did, and it ends up with a massive percentage-booster.
The race of the top four is going to be absolutely fascinating now.
Today's results mean all three of Brisbane, Hawthorn and Melbourne are level on points heading into the final round.
Brisbane has the superior percentage of 119.5, while there are literal hairs splitting Hawthorn (117.3) and Melbourne (117.2).
Absolutely fascinating stuff, exactly what we want heading into the last weekend of the home and away season.
Melbourne's performances from tonight then. Jack Steele finished the game with a team-high 27 disposals, while Bayley Fritsch and Kade Chandler kicked four goals apiece.
Dees skipper Max Gawn with another virtuoso performance, finishing with 25 disposals, 22 hitouts and nine clearances.
McRae proud of his youngsters after the draw
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By Chris De Silva
The positive energy keeps coming from Collingwood's side.
Here's the start of Craig McRae's presser:
"We're close aren't we?
"Look at it from our lens, we've got five players under 10 games. From their side, I think they're at full strength.
"I'm just so proud of our group. Our youth were the energisers in that run. It's exciting for our Collingwood fans.
"It's always hard to know how to react after a draw, but I felt like we won a lot of things tonight, the scoreboard wasn't one of them."
Daicos proud of Collingwood's resilience
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By Chris De Silva
The difference between the body language of the two teams is so interesting after the draw.
Collingwood understandably a little happier with this result, given it was the Hawks that had the chance to win it at the end.
Sicily says he thought Moore made the distance
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By Chris De Silva
Honestly, James, so did I. The behind the player camera angle made it look like that was sailing through for a goal, and then the next frame just showed the Pies players celebrating.
FT: Hawthorn 13.14 (92) draws with Collingwood 13.14 (92)
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By Chris De Silva
I cannot believe what I've just watched! What a bloody contest at the MCG.
Dylan Moore had a shot on goal to win it after the siren, but couldn't quite make the distance.
Sam Swadling, of all people, was right on the goal line and punched the ball back into play as, denying the Hawks of a win.
The Hawks look pretty shattered after the final siren, Craig McRae is celebrating like it's a win for the Pies.
I need a drink.
Anthony Hudson on Fox Footy's coverage says that is the first time in league history that both matches between two teams end in draws in the same season. Unbelievable stuff.
I'll have all the player and team stats for you shortly. I need a little bit to decompress. Whew.
IT'S A DRAW!
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By Chris De Silva
Moore is going to have another shot after the siren!
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By Chris De Silva
Moore has taken a mark 40m out from goal on a tough angle.
Steele ties things up with 1:10 left!
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By Chris De Silva
Roan Steele has a shot on goal as he's tackled and the ball creeps through for a point!
Hawthorn with another big intercept mark
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By Chris De Silva
Beau McCreery's running snap on goal doesn't quite make the distance!
Can the Hawks hold on?
Battle with a big intercept mark
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By Chris De Silva
Josh Battle takes the intercept mark inside 50 as Nick Daicos looked for a forward.
Three minutes left at the MCG.
Gunston's behind puts Hawthorn in front
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By Chris De Silva
Hawthorn by one point with four minutes left as Jack Gunston misses a running shot on goal.
Still plenty of time for the Pies, so they can methodically make their way forward from the kick-in.
Steele knots things up at the MCG!
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By Chris De Silva
Roan Steele drills a set shot from directly in front after a lovely Josh Daicos assist.
Scores level with 4:42 left in the quarter.
Collingwood has nine scores from 10 inside 50 entries from the quarter. The Hawks defence getting absolutely battered.
Houston with a couple of misses in a row
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By Chris De Silva
Dan Houston goes wide with a set shot barely a minute after missing one on the run.
Hawthorn leading by six points with six minutes remaining.
The next goal is absolutely huge. Draw anyone?
