AdvertisementAnalysis SportAFLAFL 2026 ‘Smashed, outplayed, outhunted’: Lions put the Hawks, and the rest of the AFL, on notice Nick Wright August 7, 2026 — 11:54pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. The Lions sent shockwaves through the competition with a 67-point drubbing of the Hawks, 18.17 (125) to 8.10 (58) – leaving some of the game’s greats in awe. It was a day to remember for Ryan Lester – gifted a goal in his 250th game by Sam Draper. AFL Photos Melbourne great and fellow Australian Football Hall of Famer Garry Lyon said the Hawks, meanwhile, had been “smashed”, “outplayed and outhunted”. Despite the Hawks leading the inside-50 count at the major break (31 to 29), Lions co-captain Harris Andrews and his backline contingent were near impenetrable.