Hawks lead way in third quarters

HAWTHORN is ranked first in the competition for third quarters heading into Friday night's clash against Carlton.

The Hawks have dominated 'the premiership quarter' this season, winning 14 of 15 with a differential of 271 points.

Alastair Clarkson's side averages 35 points in third quarters this season, more than doubling their opponents' average score, which is 17 points.

The Hawks have scored more than 100 points in their past six games - and rank second in fourth quarters, as well as third in first quarters and second quarters.

While not on top of the AFL ladder - the Hawks sit third - they have won more quarters than any other side in 2015.

Hawthorn (47) is closely followed by second-placed West Coast Eagles (41), with fellow top-four sides Fremantle (37) and Sydney (35) also leading the way.

First quarters
Won: 10
Score: 52.43 (355)
Differential: 72
AFL Ranking: 3

Second quarters
Won: 11
Score: 53.55 (373)
Differential: 107
AFL Ranking: 3

Third quarters
Won: 14
Score: 81.43 (529)
Differential: 271
AFL Ranking: 1

Four quarters
Won: 12
Score: 62.55 (427)
Differential: 177
AFL Ranking: 2

Scoreless quarters, 2015: Nil

Goalless quarters, 2015: One: First quarter v Sydney Swans, round eight

Best quarter, 2015: 9.3 (57), second quarter v Western Bulldogs, round three.

Best quarter since 2010: 11.3 (69), fourth quarter v Port Adelaide, round 20, 2012

Quirky stat
Since 2010, Hawthorn has won the disposals and inside 50 counts in 47.5 per cent of quarters – ranked No.1. The Hawks have gone on to win 90 per cent of these quarters, the best record of any side.