{"id":545198,"date":"2026-09-20T08:48:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T22:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=545198"},"modified":"2026-09-21T17:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:50:07","slug":"the-chaos-after-hawthorns-preliminary-final-loss-to-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=545198","title":{"rendered":"The Chaos After Hawthorn’s Preliminary Final Loss to Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The aftermath of Hawthorn\u2019s heartbreaking preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG <\/a>was almost as dramatic as the game itself. The Hawks had appeared to be on the verge of an extraordinary comeback after trailing by 27 points heading into the final quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawthorn produced five of the first six goals of the term, turning what looked like a comfortable Brisbane victory into a thrilling contest and eventually taking a three-point lead late in the final quarter. With the MCG rocking, the game appeared to be Hawthorn\u2019s to lose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then came the moment that will be debated for years. With less than a minute remaining, Hawthorn defender Jarman Impey was tackled by Brisbane\u2019s Hugh McCluggage and was penalised for holding the ball. McCluggage was awarded a set shot from about 30 metres out and calmly kicked the goal with just 18 seconds remaining, putting the Lions back in front. Kai Lohmann then kicked his fifth goal after the final siren to complete Brisbane\u2019s 20.11 (131) to 19.8 (122) victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision sent the already emotional Hawthorn crowd into a frenzy. As the umpires left the field following the siren, they were met with a barrage of boos, while bottles, cans and cups were thrown from sections of the crowd towards the officials. Security escorted the umpires from the ground as the ugly scenes unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n