There’s a scuffle between the two teams as the quarter-time siren sounds at the MCG!
It starts with Nick Watson and Michael Sellwood and it’s now exploded.
This is getting dangerously close to the crowd as well as players throw some jumper-punches on the wrong side of the boundary line.
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily in there having a few choice words as well.
What an interesting opening quarter that was!
The Hawks smashed the Dogs early around the ground, dominating possession and winning the first 10 clearances of the match, but the Dogs are right in this contest.
Jai Newcombe has been outstanding so far. He leads all players with 13 disposals and has three clearances as well.
Bailey Dale leads the way for the Bulldogs with 11 disposals and also kicked one of the Dogs’ two goals.
Dogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli was very quiet in that first term, held to just five disposals, while Jack Ginnivan was held to just three touches.
A little bit of an injury concern for the Hawks as Mitch Lewis came off the ground with an ankle issue, but I think he’ll be alright to continue. Was able to break out into a mini-jog as he exited the field.
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