The Age – Sport ·sport ·1 hour ago

The numbers that show Pies-Hawks draw should never have been close

Collingwood nearly upset Hawthorn on Thursday despite losing key statistical battles, drawing 13.15 to 13.15 before 76,632 fans at the MCG. The Magpies trailed in disposals, clearances, and contested possessions yet kicked 15.3 while the Hawks managed only 13.15. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell called the result an "outlier," saying the numbers suggested his side should have won decisively.

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