LIONS V HAWKS

[CFC 1979]

SUMMARY

Defender Josh Gibson was among Hawthorn’s best, holding Brendan Fevola goalless, while recycled Lions Brent Staker (three goals), Matt Maguire and Andrew Raines were standouts.

Lance Franklin kicked two goals and Rhan Hooper opened the Hawks account against his old side, but it wasn’t a day for the goal kickers.
With Gibson holding Fevola, Hawthorn youngster Ryan Schoenmakers was set the task of manning Jonathan Brown and he kept the Lions’ skipper to one goal.
Hawthorn’s Jarryd Roughead left the ground with a knee injury, but it was only precautionary and the Hawks said the key forward would be available for round one.