We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday night’s clash between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans at the MCG.
Head to Head
Played 158
Swans 68
Hawthorn 88
Draw 2
Last Five
GF, 2014, Hawthorn 21.11 (137) d Sydney Swans 11.8 (74) at the MCG
R18, 2014, Hawthorn 15.14 (104) d Sydney Swans 13.16 (94) at the MCG
R8, 2014, Sydney Swans 15.17 (107) d Hawthorn 13.10 (88) at ANZ Stadium
2QF, 2013, Hawthorn 15.15 (105) d Sydney Swans 7.9 (51) at the MCG
R23, 2013, Hawthorn 17.10 (112) d Sydney Swans 16.4 (100) at ANZ Stadium
Key Players
- The Swans have won a centre clearance 52% of the time Dan Hannebery has attended a centre bounce – ranked second at the club.
- In his past 11 matches against the Hawks, Josh Kennedy has averaged 30 disposals, 17 contested possessions, nine clearances and six tackles per game.
- In his past 10 matches against the Swans, Sam Mitchell has averaged 27 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five clearances and three tackles per game.
Take Note
- The Swans have outscored their opposition by 88 points in final quarters this season – the second best differential of any side.
- The Hawks have recorded 18 more inside 50s per game than their opposition this season – ranked No.1.
- When the Swans commit a turnover in the defensive half the opposition score just 30% of the time – the lowest percentage of any side.
