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Courier-Mail
4 days ago
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- Courier-Mail
Hawks veteran Jack Gunston denied ‘best goal of his career' in Hawthorn win over Port Adelaide in Launceston
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. A set of Port Adelaide finger tips denied Jack Gunston one of the greatest goals of his 276-game career on Saturday afternoon. A cheeky final quarter Jack Ginnivan goal celebration capped off Hawthorn's 38-point win in Launceston, 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49). FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But midway through that fourth term, Gunston nearly pulled off a miracle goal in horrendous conditions at UTAS Stadium. Hawthorn midfielder Josh Ward kept the ball in close to the boundary line and threw it on the boot into the forward 50m, where it bounced over the back of a pack. Despite his 33-year-old legs, Gunston read the play perfectly, sprinting to grab the Sherrin and then throwing it onto his left boot in one motion from an impossible angle. Watch Jack Gunston's incredible effort in the player above Jack Gunston takes the shot from a ridiculous angle. Photo: Fox Sports As he slid towards the boundary line and kept his eye on the bouncing footy, it seemed at first glance that he had kicked a ridiculous goal as the commentators lost their collective minds. 'Over the back, a little slip from Gunston, still a chance,' Dwayne Russell said on Fox Footy. 'He's kicked miracle goals before and that might be the best of them! That's one for all time!' Two of his colleagues screamed 'no way!' before Dermott Brereton declared: 'If that's in, that could be the goal of his career. 'You can't kick them. You can't kick them Dwayne.' The dreaded goal review robbed Gunston. Photo: Fox Sports Gunston ended up on the fence as Jackson Mead stopped the incredible shot. Photo: Fox Sports Brad Johnson noted: 'Look where Gunston is, he's in the gutter! That's how good it was.' Ben Dixon then declared: 'I reckon it's in, to the naked eye. Oh no, if that's touched.' That led a chorus of 'oh no' as it started to dawn on everyone Port Adelaide's Jackson Mead had played the ultimate spoil sport. With Hawthorn players celebrating as the ball bounced towards the line, Mead stuck out his right hand and got a touch on the footy centimetres before it crossed the paint. Those watching on were left as stunned as the Fox Footy team. Hawks Insiders tweeted: 'Best behind Jack Gunston has ever kicked.' Mark Robinson wrote: 'Geez stiff Jack Gunston, goal of the year contender that would've been.' Starcraft_princess said: 'Gunners robbed of a classic.' Andrew Johnston wrote in all caps: 'Uncle Jack are you freaking kidding me???' Once the review was in, Johnston replied to himself: 'Booooooo.' Hakan Benli said: 'Wow that would've been goal of the year!' Paul White joked: 'What a non-goal!' Another fan wrote simply: 'That Gunston behind was sick.' Originally published as Hawks veteran Jack Gunston denied 'best goal of his career'
Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Hawks veteran Jack Gunston denied ‘best goal of his career' in Hawthorn win over Port Adelaide in Launceston
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. A set of Port Adelaide finger tips denied Jack Gunston one of the greatest goals of his 276-game career on Saturday afternoon. A cheeky final quarter Jack Ginnivan goal celebration capped off Hawthorn's 38-point win in Launceston, 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49). FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But midway through that fourth term, Gunston nearly pulled off a miracle goal in horrendous conditions at UTAS Stadium. Hawthorn midfielder Josh Ward kept the ball in close to the boundary line and threw it on the boot into the forward 50m, where it bounced over the back of a pack. Despite his 33-year-old legs, Gunston read the play perfectly, sprinting to grab the Sherrin and then throwing it onto his left boot in one motion from an impossible angle. Watch Jack Gunston's incredible effort in the player above Jack Gunston takes the shot from a ridiculous angle. Photo: Fox Sports As he slid towards the boundary line and kept his eye on the bouncing footy, it seemed at first glance that he had kicked a ridiculous goal as the commentators lost their collective minds. 'Over the back, a little slip from Gunston, still a chance,' Dwayne Russell said on Fox Footy. 'He's kicked miracle goals before and that might be the best of them! That's one for all time!' Two of his colleagues screamed 'no way!' before Dermott Brereton declared: 'If that's in, that could be the goal of his career. 'You can't kick them. You can't kick them Dwayne.' The dreaded goal review robbed Gunston. Photo: Fox Sports Gunston ended up on the fence as Jackson Mead stopped the incredible shot. Photo: Fox Sports Brad Johnson noted: 'Look where Gunston is, he's in the gutter! That's how good it was.' Ben Dixon then declared: 'I reckon it's in, to the naked eye. Oh no, if that's touched.' That led a chorus of 'oh no' as it started to dawn on everyone Port Adelaide's Jackson Mead had played the ultimate spoil sport. With Hawthorn players celebrating as the ball bounced towards the line, Mead stuck out his right hand and got a touch on the footy centimetres before it crossed the paint. Those watching on were left as stunned as the Fox Footy team. Hawks Insiders tweeted: 'Best behind Jack Gunston has ever kicked.' Mark Robinson wrote: 'Geez stiff Jack Gunston, goal of the year contender that would've been.' Starcraft_princess said: 'Gunners robbed of a classic.' Andrew Johnston wrote in all caps: 'Uncle Jack are you freaking kidding me???' Once the review was in, Johnston replied to himself: 'Booooooo.' Hakan Benli said: 'Wow that would've been goal of the year!' Paul White joked: 'What a non-goal!' Another fan wrote simply: 'That Gunston behind was sick.' Originally published as Hawks veteran Jack Gunston denied 'best goal of his career'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Hawks veteran Jack Gunston denied ‘best goal of his career'
A set of Port Adelaide finger tips denied Jack Gunston one of the greatest goals of his 276-game career on Saturday afternoon. A cheeky final quarter Jack Ginnivan goal celebration capped off Hawthorn's 38-point win in Launceston, 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49). FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But midway through that fourth term, Gunston nearly pulled off a miracle goal in horrendous conditions at UTAS Stadium. Hawthorn midfielder Josh Ward kept the ball in close to the boundary line and threw it on the boot into the forward 50m, where it bounced over the back of a pack. Despite his 33-year-old legs, Gunston read the play perfectly, sprinting to grab the Sherrin and then throwing it onto his left boot in one motion from an impossible angle. Watch Jack Gunston's incredible effort in the player above As he slid towards the boundary line and kept his eye on the bouncing footy, it seemed at first glance that he had kicked a ridiculous goal as the commentators lost their collective minds. 'Over the back, a little slip from Gunston, still a chance,' Dwayne Russell said on Fox Footy. 'He's kicked miracle goals before and that might be the best of them! That's one for all time!' Two of his colleagues screamed 'no way!' before Dermott Brereton declared: 'If that's in, that could be the goal of his career. 'You can't kick them. You can't kick them Dwayne.' Brad Johnson noted: 'Look where Gunston is, he's in the gutter! That's how good it was.' Ben Dixon then declared: 'I reckon it's in, to the naked eye. Oh no, if that's touched.' That led a chorus of 'oh no' as it started to dawn on everyone Port Adelaide's Jackson Mead had played the ultimate spoil sport. With Hawthorn players celebrating as the ball bounced towards the line, Mead stuck out his right hand and got a touch on the footy centimetres before it crossed the paint. Those watching on were left as stunned as the Fox Footy team. Hawks Insiders tweeted: 'Best behind Jack Gunston has ever kicked.' Mark Robinson wrote: 'Geez stiff Jack Gunston, goal of the year contender that would've been.' Starcraft_princess said: 'Gunners robbed of a classic.' Once the review was in, Johnston replied to himself: 'Booooooo.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawthorn stalwarts star in slogging win over Port
Hawthorn veterans Jack Gunston and Jarman Impey have booted three goals each in a slogging 38-point win over Port Adelaide that revives the Hawks' top-four hopes. The stalwarts and teammate Dylan Moore were superb in Hawthorn's 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49) victory in atrocious conditions on Saturday at Launceston's UTAS Stadium. Moore was best-afield with 32 disposals, two goals and nine tackles as the Hawks climbed from seventh to fourth ahead of other results. But the 11th-placed Power slipped from finals contention - they'll likely be four wins outside the top eight with five games remaining. Port joined a succession of clubs unable to control Hawthorn's 33-year-old stalwart Gunston, who has now kicked 42 goals this season. And ex-Port utility Impey put the finishing touches with three goals in a 10-minute burst in the final term. Port kicked with a gale in the opening quarter, but the Hawks were superb - after a feisty start, scores were locked at 3.2 apiece at the first break. Hawthorn's Calsher Dear booted the first goal after Port's Ollie Lord was penalised for a behind-play bump on Hawk captain James Sicily. The Power responded with a Mitch Georgiades goal 18 seconds later and, while Port celebrated, Sicily slung Jack Lukosius to the ground, resulting in a free kick. Lukosius converted, but the Hawks then generally held sway into the stiff wind, with Dear's late second major levelling scores. Hawthorn then cashed in with three goals to one in a rain-soaked second stanza, with Gunston booting two, including a stunning 30m set shot from a boundary line. He's only gone and done it again 🤩#AFLHawksPort — AFL (@AFL) July 19, 2025 That strike gave the Hawks a handy 13-point halftime buffer, 6.4 to 4.3, but the lead rapidly disappeared in the third quarter. Port's Jordon Sweet and Lord goaled with set shots to tie scores, and a tense seven-minute stalemate followed. But the Hawks, against the tide, then made a decisive break, with goals from the influential Moore and Gunston creating a 12-point advantage at three-quarter time, 8.6 to 6.6. Hawthorn then swept to victory with five goals to one in the final quarter. Hawk on-ballers James Worpel (26 disposals) and Josh Ward (26), Impey (26) and Blake Hardwick (27) revelled on the heavy track. Port's Lukosius and Georgiades scored two goals each, while winger Jase Burgoyne (26 touches) and half-back Kane Farrell (25) were busy.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawks too strong despite Saints star causing nightmares
Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes another boost with a grinding 20-point victory over St Kilda despite Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's career-best disposal haul. Mabior Chol celebrated his 100-game milestone as one of the Hawks' 10 goal-kickers in the 14.10 (94) to 10.14 (74) triumph at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night. It lifted Sam Mitchell's men into fourth spot with an 11-5 record that keeps them just two premiership points behind the second-placed Brisbane Lions. Jack Gunston (three goals), Nick Watson and Chol (two each) all hit the scoreboard as Hawthorn's superior efficiency in attack ultimately told the tale. Lloyd Meek was outstanding in the ruck and ex-St Kilda backman Josh Battle shone in defence despite jeers from his former fans throughout the match. Jai Newcombe (22 disposals, seven clearances) and Connor Nash (19, eight) did plenty of the grunt work in the middle. But the Hawks were on the wrong end of a 53-42 inside-50 count, leaving coach Mitchell unsure whether his glass was half-empty or half-full. "You could look at it form a positive lens and say we kicked a reasonable score from the amount of inside-50s that we had," he said. "The other way to look at it is, 'Why are we only going inside-50 42 times?' "It was one of those games where I'm not sure too many people are rushing home to watch the replay." Mitchell lauded his side's maturity as they regained the ascendancy every time St Kilda looked as though they might fight back into the contest. The Hawks led 6.6 to 3.6 at the main break and rode some pressure early in the third quarter before putting a break on their opponents and seeing out a relatively comfortable win. It came despite the best efforts of St Kilda playmaker Wanganeen-Milera and emerging star Max Hall. Hall tallied 27 touches, five clearances and three goals, while out-of-contract gun Wanganeen-Milera had a career-best 43 disposals and 1004 metres gained as clubs fight for his signature behind the scenes. "I'm going to have nightmares about him," Mitchell said. "We scouted him, we tried so many things, but we just couldn't stop him. He was just too good. "Just wherever he is, even when he was on the bench I was worried about him by the end." Tensions rise after this tackle from Josh Battle on former teammate Mason Wood.#AFLSaintsHawks — AFL (@AFL) July 5, 2025 St Kilda (5-11) fell to a fourth consecutive defeat after managing just three goals from 25 forward entries in the first half. They added a wasteful 4.4 from 11 shots in the final term. "The ability to connect was really disappointing," Saints coach Ross Lyon said. "We turned it around a bit in the second half but we were inefficient and they just scored a bit easily, which has been a bit of a trend that we're trying to tighten up. "So that was disappointing."
