Hawks Shock Freo, Swans Crisis Deepens, and Sweeny's Dream Run at US Open

In a thunderous upset that rewrote the finals script, Hawthorn dismantled minor premier Fremantle by 32 points at Perth Stadium. The Hawks' manic pressure suffocated the Dockers, holding them to a season-low 40 points and sending a clear message to the rest of the league. The win books Hawthorn a home preliminary final at the MCG.

MVP of the Day

Nick Watson, the Hawthorn forward, pierced through the Docker defense to kick a critical goal early and set the tone...