
Sam Mitchell lauded Jack Gunston's unexpected on-field impact after the veteran forward kicked three crucial last-quarter goals to help Hawthorn strengthen their hold on an AFL top-four spot with a 35-point win over Melbourne.
Narrow leaders for most of the day, the Hawks stood up when it mattered most to secure a 13.13 (91) to 7.14 (56) triumph in front of 50,351 fans at the MCG on Saturday.