3pm – We’re back at the ‘G, ready to face the in-form Demons.
The boys are coming off another big loss, this time at the hands of St Kilda. They’ve been crucified in the media all week (the ‘Flawthorn’ gags made a rapid comeback), and everyone is calling for Clarko to act on his (misquoted, taken-out-of-context) promise for “catastrophic change”.
As Hawks fans, we’re trying to stay positive…
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Not to mention, we’re faced with the prospect of Jordan Lewis running out in a Demons jumper.
We’re trying to play it cool…
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…but the pain is real.
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Okay – everything aside – the boys have a job to do.
Time to show them Demons exactly what it means to #RaiseHell.
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3.20pm – First bounce. It’s ON.
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Q1 06:18 – Timmy O’Brien takes an impressive grab on a tight angle, and sends it straight through the sticks to register the first goal for the afternoon.
I’m betting $5 of my hard earned that T.O will be a household name acronym in the near future.
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Q1 15:00 – Gunners collects the ball in heavy traffic, but it’s no issue.
He snaps. He scores. We like it.
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QT – Well, that was enjoyable!
The boys go into the first break with a 27-point lead, but the job’s not done yet.
Time to get back to,
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Q2 15:03 – Issie sends the ball inside 50 towards the leading Will Langford.
A few unlucky bounces later and he’s hugging the boundary line, shadowed by the hungry Oscar McDonald who’s determined to stop him in his tracks.
Langers goes right – blocked. Langers goes left – blocked. Right again, drops it on the boot, and caresses it towards the sticks from the tightest of angles.
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It bounces.
It dribbles.
IT’S A GOAL.
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HT – 29 points up at the main break.
Lookin’ good, feelin’ fine.
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Q3 05:06 – Jayden Hunt gets two goals back for the Demons early in the third.
Okay – no need to panic – we’re still four goals in front.
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Q3 31:40 - 15 minutes ago, Jeff Garlett only had three touches.
Suddenly, he has three goals.
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3QT – 1 point in it. 1 quarter to go.
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Q4 03:00 – It’s a hot footy, and the Hawks just need something to settle the nerves…
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Q4 04:00 – Like a Tim O’Brien goal, that’s what!
Our favourite red head (Roughy’s more of a strawberry blonde, wouldn’t you say?) runs into an open goal and slots an important major for his team.
Double my previous wager. This bloke’s a shoe in.
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Q4 12:00 – An inspired tap on from Poppy to Punky’s advantage, who finds Roughy on the chest.
The big man gets his FOURTH for the afternoon.
Both our favourite goal-kicking redheads (strawberry blonde? Who are we kidding?!) have been on fire tonight.
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Q4 26:09 – It’s nine points the difference, with but a minute left on the clock. A goal from the Demons now will have them back within range.
Oh no…..
He hasn’t….
HE HAS.
JORDAN LEWIS HAS MARKED IN FRONT OF GOAL.
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He nails it.
Like, we’re happy for him, but…
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Q4 – Seconds on the clock. The ball's in the Demons’ forward 50.
One straight kick and the game is theirs….
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FT - THE SIREN SOUNDS.
HAWKS WIN BY 3.
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Our September dreams are alive, yet.
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Onwards and upwards, Hawks fans!
