1982 Escort Cup Round 1
Melbourne vs Hawthorn
Tuesday 23 March
Venue: Waverley
Attendance: 6859
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 2.3 | 5.6 | 7.9 | 12.12.84 |
| Hawthorn | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 6.5.41 |
Melbourne win by 43 points
Goalkickers: Mark Jackson 4, Brian Wilson 2, Brent Crosswell 1, Alan Johnson 1, Kelly O'Donnell 1, Tony Elshaug 1, Roger Ellingworth 1, Alan Jarrott 1
The 1981 wooden spooners easily dispatched a disappointing Hawthorn side for the second time in a few weeks. Melbourne fielded seven newcomers in their side.
Ten goals to 4 after quarter time told the story, and Mark Jackson celebrated each of his four goals like he'd kicked them in a grand final.
Robert Flower was dominant on half-back and he was best along with Wilson and Gaunt.
The win earnt Melbourne a quarter-final clash with North Melbourne.
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