The West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks faced off in a thrilling match at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday night, with the Eagles coming out on top. The match was attended by a large crowd of Generation Next fans, who were treated to an exciting display of football from both sides.
The Eagles dominated the match from the outset, with their star forward Josh Kennedy kicking five goals in the first half. Kennedy was ably supported by his teammates, with Jack Darling, Andrew Gaff and Luke Shuey all getting on the scoreboard. The Eagles led by 27 points at half time and never looked back, eventually running out winners by 41 points.
Hawthorn were unable to match the Eagles’ intensity and were unable to make inroads into the lead. They managed to kick four goals in the second half, but it was too little too late as the Eagles ran away with the match.
The match was a great success for the Eagles, who have now won three of their last four matches. It was also a great night for the Generation Next fans, who were treated to a high quality game of football. The Eagles will now look to continue their winning form when they take on the Melbourne Demons next week.
Overall, the match was a great success for the Eagles and their fans. They dominated Hawthorn from start to finish and showed why they are one of the top teams in the competition. The Generation Next fans were also treated to an exciting display of football and will no doubt be looking forward to more matches like this in the future.