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Dominant Hawks claim back-to-back AFL flags
Hawthorn have smashed Sydney in the AFL grand final to confirm their status as one of the modern era's greatest teams.
The Hawks unleashed their most unsociable football on Saturday at the MCG and the Swans had no answer to Hawthorn's relentless pressure.
It is Hawthorn's 12th premiership and their first back-to-back flags in 25 years, while captain Luke Hodge became the third player in history to win a second Norm Smith Medal in his 250th match.
It was a golden end for the Hawks which have won three flags since 2008.
The celebrations are expected to last long into the night.
Brian Lake takes a moment from the celebrations with his kids.
Josh Gibson celebrates his second Hawks triumph.
Hodge celebrates his second Norm Smith Medal with his family.
He played the role of on-field general to perfection.
Sweet kiss: Hodge gets up close and personal with the premiership cup.
Hawks skipper Hodge is mobbed by jubilant fans.
