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Hawthorn defeated Carlton by 64 points in a wet-weather AFL match at the MCG. The game featured a standout performance by Jack Ginnivan and a spectacular mark by Mabior Chol.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the AFL ladder, with Hawthorn maintaining their position in the top three while Carlton faces a challenging run toward the finals.
Match report: Chol flies as Hawks end Blues winning streak K By Kyle Pollard
Carlton's perfect start to life under Josh Fraser has come to an end, Hawthorn responding from their Launceston nightmare to belt the Blues by 64 points.
At a sodden MCG, Jack Ginnivan relished the wet weather to kick the Hawks's first three goals and stand out in what was a low-scoring scrap until the torrential rain eased in the third quarter.
Hawthorn handled the wet and dry weather better than the Blues to win 15.13 (103) to 6.3 (39) in front of 70,341 fans on Saturday night.
In a sloppy match, Mabior Chol provided a genuine highlight with a serious contender for mark of the year and one of the best this decade.
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