Jack Ginnivan takes fresh swipe after ugly crowd act as Hawks cop Will Day setback
The sell-out 50,654-strong crowd roared the Crows home having trailed leading into the final quarter and the fans clearly got to Hawks star Ginnivan who made the most of his exit down the tunnel. Ginnivan scored late in the third quarter to give the Hawks an eight point lead.
The midfielder never shies away from antagonising an away crowd and gestured towards the Crows supporters that he couldn't hear them after the goal. Although it backfired on the 22-year-old with the crowd feeding it to Hawthorn as they left the ground following the Crows' epic comeback.
And Ginnivan took exception to some of the goading and flipped the bird towards the crowd as he headed down the tunnel. And not long after the incident, Ginnivan took to social and wrote: "Best coin spent."
Ginnivan is expected to be slapped with a $1,000 fine for the gesture, but it appears he is more worried about the loss with Hawthorn slipping to fifth on the ladder with Fremantle now granted the opportunity to leap them if they defeat Carlton.
And it could be worse with Will Day limping off the field. Play was stopped when Day went down with suggestions it was just cramp. However, Sam Mitchell admitted he felt it could be more serious than just fatigue and admitted it didn't look great.
'Not sure. I figured I'd get asked about it, so I deliberately didn't talk to the medical guys, cause I don't have an answer yet,' Mitchell said. 'He was cramping, he had ice on most parts of his lower body, which plenty of the players do. So unsure just yet."
And reports claimed Day return to Melbourne in a moon boot after his left foot was stomped on during the game. Day had only just returned from a foot injury that kept him out for four months. Losing the 24-year-old would be a major blow to the Hawks who are looking to push for a top four finish ahead of the finals.
Will Day has returned to Melbourne in a moon boot. Had his left foot stomped on against the Crows and was iced-up post-match. Club obviously hopeful there's no further damage to the navicular that saw him miss four months. @1116sen
— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) August 2, 2025
Adelaide Crows go top after thrilling comeback
The Crows showed why they are title contenders in 2025 with a sensational fourth-quarter comeback and coach Matthew Nicks was full of praise for his side's spirit in victory. "There was a lot of pressure coming in - massive, massive stage," Nicks said.
"And then to start the way we did, the pressure went through the roof. To reset the way we did, the maturity our boys showed ... it was another way to win in what was a finals atmosphere."
Tex Walker was the star having launched two long-range set shots to seal the victory. He even called for the fans to get louder after sealing the win. Walker kicked three goals for the game, as did Izak Rankine. Rankine. Riley Thilthorpe top scored with four during the game.
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