The coaches have recognised a trio of Hawks for their performances in Hawthorn's five-point loss against Collingwood on Sunday night at the Adelaide Oval.
Blake Hardwick led the way for the brown and gold with a career-high four majors to go with 15 disposals, seven marks and seven score involvements.
After beginning the game in the defensive 50, the 27-year-old made the switch to the forward line and very nearly led the Hawks to a win, with three of his majors coming in the third quarter and five of his seven marks being taken inside 50.
Surely Blake Hardwick gets his first Brownlow vote for this performance 😮💨👇 pic.twitter.com/TshhcYKWcT
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) April 8, 2024
The coaches ranked Hardwick as the second-best player on the ground, rewarding him with six votes. He was four behind Collingwood's Jordan De Goey, who received a perfect 10 votes.
Star duo Karl Amon and Jai Newcombe rounded out the votes with three and two, respectively.
Amon was impressive in Adelaide, recording a team-high 28 disposals and a game-high 903 metres-gained to go with seven marks.
In the midfield, it was Newcombe who dominated with 26 disposals to complement an equal career-high 10 clearances and a game-high six inside 50s.
The 22-year-old also kicked a goal and laid seven tackles.
Hawthorn now shifts its focus to the Gold Coast where the Suns await at People First Stadium.
The two teams will go head-to-head in a Saturday night clash, with the Hawks searching for their first win of the year.
Check out the full Gather Round coaches votes below.
COLLINGWOOD V HAWTHORN
10 - Jordan De Goey (COLL)
6 - Blake Hardwick (HAW)
4 - Tom Mitchell (COLL)
3 - Josh Daicos (COLL)
3 - Karl Amon (HAW)
2 - Jai Newcombe (HAW)
1 - John Noble (COLL)
1 - Billy Frampton (COLL)
