AFL live: Tom Hanks in the house as Giants power over Hawks in stunning first half

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6.15pm

Hold that thought

The Giants respond with just over six minutes remaining in the third term, Harry Rowston delivering.

6.13pm

Yes, the Hawks are back in this

A fine defensive play by James Sicily, which led to Josh Weddle taking possession in the midfield, and Mabior Chol marking and converting from about 30m directly in front has the Hawks right back in this. The deficit is cut to 21 points.

6.09pm

Are the Hawks back in this?

Mitch Lewis, with only three touches to this point, converts a set shot from about 25m after winning a free kick. The Giants’ lead is now 27 points. Are the Hawks back in this?

6.06pm

Not the Butler again

Sam Butler hooks a snap around his body after a free kick from the middle. The Hawks cut the lead to 34 points, but have much work to do to get back in this contest.

6.04pm

Hawks wilting under another package

Wow, Jake Stringer has his fourth goal, this time a mark and major from right half-forward.

“He has been lively in front of goal,” Hawks great Jordan Lewis told Fox Footy.

That’s an understatement.

The Giants lead by 40 points.

5.58pm

But the Giants respond ...

The Hawks were caught ball watching, allowing a hurried Toby Greene mis-kick to land in the arms of Stephen Coniglio, the veteran Giant enjoying a fine day out. He marks about 40m from goal, and drills the response.

5.55pm

Ginnivan delivers

The Hawks have the first goal they craved, Jack Ginnivan prospering from a 50m against Toby Greene for overstepping the mark. The Giants’ lead is cut to 28 points.

5.52pm