Jack Ginnivan hails teammate as Hawks dismantle Dogs in stunning win

Hawthorn has thrashed the Bulldogs at the MCG with the Hawks’ most controversial star paying credit to a young teammate.

Hawthorn has proven its mid-season revival can stand up to September footy, brushing aside a disappointing Western Bulldogs side by 37 points at the MCG.

A young Hawks outfit that started the year 0-5 suddenly clicked into gear, ending the home and away season on a 14-4 run, and carried that form into Friday night’s 14.15 (99) to 9.8 (62) victory.

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The Bulldogs started well and held a two-goal lead at quarter-time.

From that point on, however, it was all Hawthorn, with Sam Mitchell’s side banging through 12 goals to five the rest of the way in a dominant performance.

It will have Port Adelaide on notice ahead of their semi-final showdown with the Hawks next week, after the Power’s 84-point belting against Geelong on Thursday night.

Hawthorn teenagers Nick Watson (4 goals) and Calsher Dear (3) starred in their finals debuts, while Aaron Naughton kicked three goals on a dismal night for the Dogs.

Catch up on all the big moments from the night in our live blog below.

Jack Ginnivan celebrates with the 'Wizard'.