Hawthorn have defeated Brisbane by 72 points at Launceston's Aurora Stadium.

Jack Gunston had 24 touches and kicked 4.0 for the victors, while Tom Rockliff finished with 45 touches for the losers.

A crowd of 11,731 were at the game.

THREE QUARTER-TIME UPDATE

Hawthorn lead Brisbane by 39 points at the final change of their Aurora Stadium clash, 15.5 (95) to 8.8 (56).

Liam Shiels has 29 touches and 1.0 and Shaun Burgoyone has 23 and 1.0 for the Hawks.

Tom Rockliff is now up to 35 touches for Brisbane 

HALF-TIME UPDATE

Normal transmission has resumed at Aurora Stadium, with Hawthorn kicking 10.1 to 1.4 in the second quarter to lead by 34-points at the long break.

The Hawks lead 11.4 (70) to 5.6 (36).

Liam Shiels has 19 touches and Jordan Lewis 18 for the home side, while Jack Gunston has kicked 3.0.

Tom Rockliff has continued to dominate for the Lions, with 25 possessions to half-time.

EARLIER

LAST-PLACED Brisbane has made a flying start at Aurora Stadium in clash with two-time reigning premier Hawthorn at Aurora Stadium on Saturday, leading by 17 points at quarter-time.

The visitors lead 4.2 (26) to 1.3 (9).

Brisbane skipper Tom Rockliff has collected an amazing 17 touches in the first term, with ex-Cat Allen Christensen getting 11 of his own.

Isaac Smith leads the Hawks with nine touches, while Will Langford, Liam Shiels and Jack Gunston have eight each.

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