Hawthorn survives late scare to defeat Essendon by five points
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Hawthorn secured a narrow five-point victory over Essendon on October 25, 2026, in a tightly contested match. The Hawks led 3.7 (25) to 3.2 (20), despite a strong late effort from Essendon, who dominated the final quarter but struggled to convert opportunities. The win keeps Hawthorn in contention for the final top-eight spot following losses by rival teams. To guarantee a finals berth, the Hawks must win against West Coast next weekend.
- •Hawthorn leads by five points after a close match against Essendon.
- •The final score was 3.7 (25) to 3.2 (20).
- •Essendon struggled to capitalize on chances in the last quarter.
- •Hawthorn can secure a finals place with a win against West Coast.
- •The match was played in wet conditions affecting gameplay.
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"Hawthorn survive a late scare to beat Essendon by five points
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