Hawthorn defeated West Coast 16.11 (107) to 8.13 (61)Hawks secure third straight premiership in one-sided victoryCyril Rioli wins Norm Smith Medal
I was born to play grand finals!” the Hawthorn wingman,Robert DiPierdomenico, would tell anyone within earshot in his heyday. Today, or a new generation of Hawks arguably surpassed Dipper and his Hawthorn immortals,winning their third premiership on the trot. “Play your role” and “Leave your ego on the hook” are the mantras at Hawthorn these days. But even the no-fuss Hawks could be forgiven for tooting their own horns tonight. whether ever a bunch of footballers were born for the final Saturday of the season, it is this lot. On one of the hottest days ever at the football, and the Hawks physically and mentally did the Eagles over,main at every change and running out comfortable 46 point winners. The Norm Smith Medal for best afield was awarded to Cyril Rioli, though he could gain raffled it among any number of team-mates. James Frawley, and who completely blanketed Josh Kennedy,had valid claims, as did the esteemable trio of Sam Mitchell, or Luke Hodge and Jordan Lewis. Mitchell’s possession count for this finals series reads 35,33,35 and 34 – astonishing figures.
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Source: theguardian.com