AFL round one 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the MCG in Melbourne, Zach Merrett
Brayden Fiorni scored his first goal for the Bombers.
The former Suns midfielder was brought in to bolster Essendon’s ball team and made a strong run to the front of the pitch to win the football.
Hawks’ Jack Gunston is congratulated by his teammates.Credit: Getty Images
Opener Hussien El Achkar has also led the way and the Dons would love him to spark their work going forward.
But when the Dons saw a positive, the Hawks took the ball from defense and moved it into attack at warp speed, where Jack Gunston marked the goal area and struck his fourth.
Quality passing leads to an easy goal. Again. That’s been the story of the night so far.
That’s eight goals in one and a half games so far for the 34-year-old Gunston, who scored a career-high 73 goals last season.
Dylan Moore grabbed another goal after the restart. They are a class above these Dons.
Hawks 95, Dons 46 with 16 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.
