Two-time reigning champions Brisbane have given the competition a thunderous reminder of their premiership credentials with an imperious victory over fellow top-four contenders Hawthorn. “It’s been a real bounce-back here from the reigning premiers,” James Brayshaw said on Channel 7. “This champion team have responded exactly as you would expect.” Defeat for Sam Mitchell’s team ends a four-game winning run ahead of next weekend’s clash with Collingwood at the MCG and will raise questions heading into the finals about their genuine premiership credentials. In the end Jack Gunston finished with three majors while Josh Ward had 28 disposals but it was a disappointing night for the Hawks who were simply second-best across the park.