
Hawthorn have taken a huge step towards an AFL finals berth with a 64-point upset of Collingwood, who lost star defender Jeremy Howe to concussion after a sickening collision with Jai Newcombe.
Howe was knocked out in a dramatic opening before the Hawks pulled away with a dominant seven-goal second quarter to set up their crucial 17.8 (110) to 6.10 (46) victory at the MCG on Thursday night.