Hawthorn’s stress has been superb with 11 extra tackles (24-13), however they discover themselves seven factors in arrears on the first change of what has been a tough slog of a contest to date.
The Bulldogs lead the disposals 96-93, contested possessions 37-33, clearances 11-8, inside 50s 11-10 and scoring pictures 4-2.
The Hawks have registered their worst first quarter in Launceston.
Hawthorn 0.2 (2)
W.Bulldogs 1.3 (9)
GOALS
Hawthorn:
W.Bulldogs: Weightman
DISPOSALS
Hawthorn: Hardwick 7, Howe 7, Scrimshaw 7, Wingard 7
W.Bulldogs: Bontempelli 9, Macrae 9, Dale 8, Hunter 8, Treloar 8, williams 7
INTERCEPTS
Hawthorn: Hartigan 4, O’Brien 4, Frost 3
W.Bulldogs: Williams 4, Bontempelli 2, Dale 2, Dunkley 2