Eddie Betts – 3
It was from one extreme to the other for Betts in a disappointing follow-up to his brilliant game last week. Was beaten by Ben Stratton and struggled to get into the right positions to feed off contests as well as get his timing right. Even fell short with a set shot from 45 metres out. Didn't touch the ball at all in the first quarter and went scoreless for his first time as a Crow. Nine touches for the game, and zero marks. 

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Luke Brown – 4
Tried hard to orchestrate something out of the Crows' back half and played on a variety of players, including Cyril Rioli and Luke Breust. Didn't have a huge impact against any of them, but set up Charlie Cameron for a shot at goal in the third quarter. 

Charlie Cameron – 3
Like Betts, battled to recapture his form of last week when he booted the match-winner against the Dogs. Tried valiantly to provide tackling pressure early on, but slipped off a few times and was no match for the bigger, stronger Hawks. Had one handball in the first half and finished with five touches for the game, but stuck six tackles.

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Kyle Cheney – 6
Recalled last week for his first final and gave the backline flexibility, which he did again. Was good in the contest against Luke Hodge in the first quarter and stuck at it against a variety of opponents – namely Ryan Schoenmakers – when the backline was under siege. Provided a contest. 

Matt Crouch – 5
Had 24 disposals in his second final against a range of opponents. Tried hard but was unable to stand clear in a midfield that was soundly beaten.

Patrick Dangerfield – 8
Left nothing in the tank for what could very well be his final game in the tri-colours. The Crows had 22 clearances in the first half and Dangerfield won eight of them, and had 21 disposals. After being so important late last week, he tried hard to get his team going in the first half before trailing off, possibly due to soreness. Ended with 29 disposals and 10 clearances, and embraced several of his Adelaide teammates as he left the MCG. 

Richard Douglas – 4
Nine touches in the first half, but was carved up by Grant Birchall and Taylor Duryea in what was a less prolific performance than he had last week against the Dogs. Had 16 disposals and four inside 50s, but wasn't influential.

Kyle Hartigan – 5
Looked vulnerable when caught one-out. Forced into errors when trying to bring the ball out of the Crows' back half, but wasn't Robinson Crusoe in a defensive unit exposed by Hawthorn's stifling press. Was serviceable against David Hale and provided a contest, but only took three marks. 

Ricky Henderson – 3
After being the leading possession-winner last week for the Crows, Henderson started slowly with one touch in the first quarter. Failed to recover and ended with just nine disposals, with opponent Isaac Smith making much more of an impact.  

Sam Jacobs – 6
Again won the hit-outs with 41 of the Crows' 47 to Hawthorn's 26, but it was a ruck duel that didn't really impact the contest, with the Hawks' pressure crippling the Crows despite their edge at the clearances. Still, played his role and beat the Ben McEvoy/Hale combination.

Josh Jenkins – 6
Kicked four goals after failing to register one last week, although two of them came in the last quarter with the sting out of the game. Took over from Tom Lynch as the most dangerous forward after half time, but it all happened when the heat was gone. Overall was beaten by Brian Lake, but at least hit the scoreboard.

Riley Knight – 4
After being a ball of energy in his first final against the Dogs, was unable to replicate his run and dash and general excitement. Had 13 disposals and laid two tackles, but couldn't find his form of last week.

Rory Laird – 7
One of the better Crows in a back half that was constantly under siege. Took a great mark against Rioli under pressure in the first quarter and did well against Paul Puopolo, but Luke Breust caused him some concern. Led the Crows for disposals with 30 and had seven rebounds as he tried hard to repel the Hawks' ferocious attacks. Hurt his ankle in the second half but played out the game.

Tom Lynch – 6
Kicked two goals in the second quarter and looked like providing the Crows with a forward target with Taylor Walker kept under wraps by James Frawley. But Josh Gibson got him under control and ended up being one of the Hawks' best. Still, took seven marks and at least had a go.

Jarryd Lyons – 3
Recalled for Rory Atkins and given the green vest for his first final. Came on towards the end of the third term and ended with eight disposals and won four clearances in a decent 33-minute stint.

David Mackay – 3
Hasn't had a great finals campaign. Didn't make a big splash last week after starting as the substitute, and this week was given the red vest in the third quarter after just nine disposals. Had little impact, with two of his three kicks ineffective.

Rory Sloane – 6
Starred in the first quarter last week, and looked good early again with eight disposals in the first quarter. Ended with 24 and won six clearances while having his moments, but lacked the punch he played with last week.

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Brodie Smith – 5
After an impressive game last week, had a nervous start when his kick in from full back in the opening minute went straight to Hodge and turned into a goal. Then, he lost Breust on the lead later in the term and watched another sail through. Took just two marks and didn't really have the same impact off half-back as he did last week.

Daniel Talia – 8
Had a good battle with Jake Stringer last week and backed up with a strong performance against Jarryd Roughead. Had the better of the Hawks' forward, who couldn't find a way into the game until the second half when he kicked two goals. Can hold his head up high.

Scott Thompson – 6
The veteran midfielder had another good final in a largely overawed midfield. Was frustrated in the second quarter when he gave away two early free kicks, but ended with 28 disposals, eight tackles and eight clearances. Just kept trying.

Scott Thompson gave his all in a losing cause. Picture: AFL Media.

Taylor Walker – 4
Wasn't able to bring the same level of influence to the game as he did a week ago. Had just two touches in the first quarter and one more before half time. His third kick, which came in the third quarter, was a long, booming goal that bounced through, but he sprayed three shots with James Frawley getting right under his skin. Had five inside 50s and took six marks, but just couldn't get going.

Nathan van Berlo – 3
Didn't have his best game. Had no impact in the first half with just one ineffective kick. Fought back to end with 17 disposals and four inside 50s for the game, but lacked influence.