Key Plays: 

Hawthorn came out a more determined outfit in the second term, with three quick goals putting them in front and allowing last year’s minor premiers to control the tempo. 

An opportunistic Griffen goal allowed the Bulldogs to regain the lead but it was short lived with Lance Franklin slotting through a super goal on the run shortly after. 

Ayce Cordy was brought further into the game spending more time in the ruck, while Jason Johannisen showed some zip and class off half back. 

One to watch: 

Playing his first game in Bulldogs colours, Koby Stevens showed endeavor in the first half as a fearless and resilient competitor - capping off the quarter with a goal.

Key Stats:

Possessions : Boyd 13, Griffen 11, Lower 9, Smith 9, Liberatore 8, Minson 8

Goals: Griffen 2, Murphy 1, Johannisen 1, Stevens 1

Marks: Griffen 5, Roughead 5 Jones 3, Wood 3, Smith 3, Murphy 3, Cordy 3, Dickson 3

Tackles: Lower 5, Griffen 4, Boyd 3, Dickson 3

Team Stats (WB,Haw): Disposals (140,129), Marks (42,37), Tackles (29,31), Clearances (22,12) i50s (22,22)

Final Score: WB 0-5-3 (33) vs HAW 1-3-5 (32)