Hawks seek first grand final in 11 years against Brisbane's three-peat bid
Hawthorn, arguably the form team, faces Brisbane on Saturday in a preliminary final for a grand final spot.
Hawthorn has lost just once in its past eight matches. The Hawks arrive at Saturday's preliminary final as the form team.
The Hawks beat Fremantle away from home. Brisbane has reached five consecutive preliminary finals.
They are chasing a third straight premiership. They showed signs of fatigue in a loss to weakened Sydney.
But they bounced back with a comfortable win over Adelaide. The Lions hold a three-match winning streak against the Hawks.
They have won eight of their past ten games at the MCG. Their sole loss this season came against Hawthorn.
Sam Mitchell's Hawks are seeking their first grand final berth since 2015. The match is on Saturday at 5:15pm at the MCG.
Brisbane may call on possible reinforcements including defender Noah Answerth. He may play if he overcomes an ankle injury.
- 2015
- Hawks' last grand final
- 3 consecutive matches
- Brisbane's winning streak vs Hawks
- 8 wins in past 10 trips
- Lions' MCG record
- Saturday September 19, 5.15pm AEST at MCG
- Preliminary final time
Why it mattersThe winner gets a spot in the grand final. For Hawthorn it would end an 11-year wait. Brisbane chases an unprecedented third straight premiership.
AustraliaThis preliminary final is the biggest AFL matchup of the week and draws national Australian football attention.
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