Hawthorn defeated Greater Western Sydney Giants by 6 points, overcoming halftime deficit.

Hawthorn claimed a thrilling 6-point victory against the Greater Western Sydney Giants in Launceston, with Luke Breust securing the win with a late goal. The Hawks trailed by 19 points at halftime but won five of their past six games after losing their first five matches of the season. The Giants' top-four aspirations have suffered a significant setback following their fourth loss in their last five games.