The Spartans enjoyed a dominant first quarter but were disappointing by not converting on the scoreboard, with 15 shots resulting in only five goals for the quarter. After quarter time the Hawthorn Spartans started to assert their authority on the game with outstanding efforts by forwards Rob, Chris Kats, Toumbs and Duck who led from the front with a 67 per cent conversion rate to steer the club to a massive 140 point win.
Final score: Hawthorn Spartans 25-24-174 def. Hampton Rovers 5-4-34
Goal kickers: R. Palazzolo 10, D. Korlos 3, A. Mitropoulos 2, A. Demetriou 2, C. Katsanevakis 2, J. Farah 1, M. Elijah 1, C. Terzoglou 1, A. Stavridis 1, C. Higgins 1, N. Papa 1
Best Players: R. Palazzolo, L. Zito, J. Farah, C. Katsanevakis, A. Demetriou, D. Korlos.