Jeremy Howe KO’d as Hawks Humble Pies in Finals-Chasing Rout
Well, Thursday night at the ‘G turned into something no one saw coming—unless you’re a Hawthorn fan, of course. The red-hot Hawks absolutely dismantled Collingwood in a stunning 64-point demolition that’s got September footy written all over it for the brown and gold. But unfortunately, the match’s most talked-about moment wasn’t a goal or a mark—it was a chilling head clash that saw Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe stretchered off the field in just the first 90 seconds.
Now, this wasn’t a dirty hit—far from it. Both Howe and Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe had eyes only for the footy when they collided head-on in a brutal, accidental clash. Howe went down immediately and lay motionless for several minutes while being attended to by medics. The silence around the MCG was deafening. He was eventually stretchered off and taken to hospital. Meanwhile, Newcombe was taken off for a head injury assessment—which he passed—and incredibly returned to play out the game. And not just play—he dominated.
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Newcombe racked up 28 disposals, had 11 score involvements, and even kicked a goal. His effort, especially coming back from that hit, drew praise from coach Sam Mitchell, who said the team “walks taller” when Newk is on the ground. And he wasn’t the only Hawk flying high. Big Lloyd Meek booted a career-high three goals, adding to the chaos Collingwood’s defence just couldn’t contain.
Speaking of the Magpies, they looked completely off their game—sluggish, error-prone, and lost in defence. That was especially evident with Howe out early, but even veterans like Nick Daicos—who was under an injury cloud—struggled to get going. Daicos managed 24 touches but was largely contained.
The Hawks didn’t just beat Collingwood—they broke them. Seven unanswered goals in a second-quarter blitz blew the game wide open. Mabior Chol, Jack Gunston, Mitch Lewis, and Calsher Dear all chipped in on the scoreboard, with Gunston finishing with four majors. Nick Watson, the electric small forward nicknamed “The Wizard,” made the most of early mistakes by the Pies and kicked two quick goals to light up the crowd.
For Collingwood, this was their fourth loss in five games, and while they still sit second on the ladder, they’re looking like a team heading in the wrong direction at the worst possible time. Hawthorn, on the other hand, is surging. They now sit fifth with two games to go—and if they keep playing like this, no one will want to face them in the finals.
As for Jeremy Howe, the whole footy world’s hoping for a full and speedy recovery. It was a scary moment in a game that might just become a turning point in the Hawks’ season.
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