Three Contentious Free Kicks, One Crazy Minute: The Detailed Verdict on Preliminary Final Umpiring Calls The preliminary final between Hawthorn and the Brisbane Lions was a closely contested match that highlighted the skills of both teams.
However, it's the umpiring decisions in the final minutes of play that have dominated the conversation, with three contentious free kicks being paid to the Lions in just 61 seconds.
The first free kick awarded to the Lions was for Mitch Lewis's attempt to touch the ball before it went out of bounds.