Hawthorn and Collingwood have incredibly played out another draw in one of the most chaotic finishes to a game in recent memory.
Dylan Moore, who kicked a goal after the siren to level the scores in the clash earlier in the year, once again had the final shot as the siren sounded.
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Needing only a point to win the match, Moore’s shot drifted wide and Collingwood youngster Sam Swaddling was able to rescue a draw by preventing the ball from crossing the line.
It was an extraordinary end to a wild game.
The Pies levelled the scores with just under a minute remaining, but the Hawks quickly took the ball down the wing, only for a misplaced handball to an unsuspecting Lloyd Meek resulting in a turnover.
Collingwood then had a chance to win the game as they surged forward, but Ed Allan’s wild kick landed straight into the hands of Blake Hardwick.
The Hawks then took the ball to outer the side and quickly advanced it with Moore getting on the end of an uncontested chain.
But his tough set shot from about 45m out on the boundary line incredibly fell short.
It’s the first time in AFL history that two sides have drawn with each other twice in the same season.
Although Hawthorn would be disappointed not to walk away with all four points, their top-four spot should still be secure as long as they defeat West Coast next week.
A loss would have tipped them out of the top four this round and almost certainly ended their chances of a double-chance.
Down by 22 points at half-time after conceding five straight goals in the second quarter, the Hawks were a different team in the third term.
Ahead by just three points at the final change, Hawthorn traded blows with Collingwood in a dramatic final term.
The Hawks kicked the first three goals of the final quarter to grab a 21-point advantage, before Collingwood hit back with four quick majors of their own to reclaim the lead.
Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos was the leading possession winner on the ground with 36 (also kicking a goal), while his brother Josh also had a significant influence on the result.
Unheralded Hawks midfielder Josh Ward enjoyed a superb final term, booting two goals in a minute and finishing with six clearances for the match.
Already secure in the finals, Collingwood’s slim hopes of pushing into the top six are over after this result.
The Magpies will almost certainly finish eighth ahead of the wildcard round, with reigning premiers Brisbane to come at the MCG on Friday night to end their home-and-away season.
– With AAP
