Round 9, 2009
Hawthorn vs Melbourne
Sunday 24 May
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 39,395
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Hawthorn | 6.2 | 11.7 | 16.9 | 17.12.114 |
| Melbourne | 2.5 | 4.6 | 8.10 | 13.14.92 |
Hawthorn win by 22 points
Goalkickers: Colin Sylvia 4, Stefan Martin 2, Russell Robertson 2, Matthew Bate 1, Cameron Bruce 1, Paul Johnson 1, James McDonald 1, Brock McLean 1
Brownlow Votes:
3 - Colin Sylvia
Milestones:
First Goal
Stefan Martin (16th game)
Hawks threatened to kick away with it but relaxed in the last quarter and allowed the Demons to fight their way back to a respectable result.
Sylvia played the game of his life, racking up 37 touches to go with his 4 goals. He was best along with Bruce and Green.