LIVE: Swans in big trouble in GF

Hawthorn rose to the occasion from the outset in the AFL grand final, producing a number of stunning moments that left the Swans rattled.

Buddy Franklin's former teammates gave him some tough love in the early stages of the AFL grand final, the Swans forward copping an elbow to the head from Brian Lake.

Hawthorn's Luke Hodge and Sydney's Kieren Jack with the Premiership Cup at yesterday's Grand Final parade. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

IT was billed as Lance Franklin vs the Hawks and in the end it was Buddy's former team which had the last laugh. Relive all the highlights, best photos and talking points from today's AFL Grand Final.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for blow-by-blow coverage

5.30PM — HODGE WINS NORM SMITH

HAWKS skipper Luke Hodge has enhanced his reputation as one of the greatest finals players of all-time by claiming his second Norm Smith Medal.

The champion midfielder edge out teammates Jordan Lewis and Sam Mitchell for the honour.

Luke Hodge had the last laugh over Lance Franklin. Pic Tim Carrafa Source: News Corp Australia

5.20PM — HAWKS GO BACK TO BACK

HAWTHORN has joined the exclusive back to back club after routing the Swans in today's Grand Final by 63 points.

The Hawks led by 20 points at quarter time and never looked back, completing a perfect afternoon against former player Lance Franklin.

Franklin was far from embarrassed, kicking four goals, but the Hawks' offensive juggernaut was too much for the Swans defence to handle as they conceded their largest score of the John Longmire era.

Luke Hodge (35 disposals, two goals), Jordan Lewis (37 disposals) and Sam Mitchell (33) were outstanding while Jarryd Roughead kicked five goals.

FULL MATCH REPORT: HAWKS HUMILIATES SWANS

Jarryd Roughead was a colossus, kicking five goals Source: Getty Images

They're a happy team at Hawthorn. Pic Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

Lance Franklin played well but it wasn't the Swans' day Pic Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia

4.55PM — SEALED WITH A KISS

HAWTHORN is going to have the last laugh over Lance Franklin as its lead continues to hover around the 10 goal mark midway through the final term.

Franklin has played well, but it can't be easy seeing your former teammates win another premiership — and having to cop a cheeky kiss from Luke Hodge.

4.40PM — HAWKS BY HOW MUCH?

THE Hawks extended their lead to 54 points at three quarter time and if it continues to pile on the goals can record one of the biggest wins in grand final history.

There have been 12 grand finals won by 60 or more points. Geelong holds the record with its 119 point win against Port in 2007.

The other major focus in the final term is who will claim the Norm Smith Medal.

A short time ago Sportsbet had Jordan Lewis a $2 favourite, ahead of Sam Mitchell $2.50 and Luke Hodge $4.

Lewis is the leading possession winner on the ground with 29 disposals.

Sam Mitchell is a chance to win the Norm Smith Medal. Source: News Corp Australia

4.20PM — STICK A FORK IN THEM

THE margin sits at 50 points after Matt Suckling answered a pair of Sydney goals with a neat snap from the pocket.

Lance Franklin kicked his third goal to try to spark the Swans but they still can't stop Hawthorn from scoring.

Sydney Swans' Lance Franklin has push and shove with Hawthorn's Luke Hodge. Pic. Phil Hillyard Source: News Corp Australia

3.40PM — SWANS ALIVE, BUT ONLY JUST

SYDNEY will have to make grand final history to overcome a 42 point half time margin.

Hawthorn has played close to a faultless half of football to take a firm grip on the game.

Hawks leaders Luke Hodge, Jordan Lewis and Sam Mitchell have been exceptional - combining for 51 disposals - while the goals have been shared in attack.

The biggest comeback in grand final history was Carlton's fight back from a 44 point deficit at half time in the 1970 decider against Collingwood.

But the Swans will have to better that after trailing by 47 points at one stage of the second term.

Sydney has been overwhelmed in defence.

After keeping their opponents to an average score of 68 points in the minor round the Swans have already conceded 75 to the Hawks — in one half.

Cyril Rioli juggles the ball. Pic Colleen Petch. Source: News Corp Australia

Hawthorn's Jordan Lewis leaves the field bleeding. Pic Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia

It's been hot work for the Swans and Gary Rohan in the first half. Pic Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia

3.20PM — IT'S ALL HAWTHORN

THE Hawks are close to landing a knockout blow midway through the second term, building a 40 point lead.

Luke Breust and Will Langford have two goals each and Sam Mitchell is making an early Norm Smith Medal case by tallying 15 disposals.

Sydney has kicked just three goals and as one clever bloke on Twitter noticed, they've all come from former Hawthorn players (Josh Kennedy, Lance Franklin and Ben McGlynn).

Hawthorn's Jack Gunston takes a mark. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia

3PM — HAWKS FLEX MUSCLES EARLY

THE Swans were a red hot favourite but Hawthorn has shown it won't be giving up the AFL premiership easily by dominating the first quarter for long stretches.

The Hawks tackling has been significantly better than the Swans and allowed them to build a 20 point quarter time lead.

They could be further ahead given ace goal kicker Jack Gunston has only nailed one of four attempts.

The Swans have conceded the past four goals after Lance Franklin kicked his first of the game.

The star forward sent minor scares through the Swans camp by taking a few seconds to get up after getting crunched by Brian Lake in a marking contest.

But he responded by nailing the goal and will need to kick a few more if the Swans are to fight back into this game.

Brad Hill jumps into the arms of Cyril Rioli after an early goal Pic: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

Lance Franklin celebrates his first goal Pic: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

Cyril Rioli is fit and firing and climbed high in this marking contest. Pic Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

2.40PM — SWANS STRIKE FIRST

IT WAS a typically frantic start to the game before Josh Kennedy settled Sydney's nerves by driving home a goal from outside 50m.

Kennedy, one of the favourites for the Norm Smith Medal, was a $41 outsider for first goal scorer so paid off handsomely for anyone who backed him.

Josh Kennedy (left) celebrates the first goal. Pic Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

2.15PM — TIME FOR THE REAL SHOW TO START

ED Sheeran, Tom Jones and Mike Brady have had their turn on the MCG and we're almost ready for the game to begin.

The starting subs have been named for both teams — Taylor Duryea will start in the green vest for the Hawks and Craig Bird for Sydney.

Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson prepares for his fourth AFL Grand Final. Pic Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

1.40PM — TWITTER REVIEWS ED SHEERAN

ENGLISH singer Ed Sheeran was first up on stage in today's pre-match entertainment and predictably prompted a string of red hair jokes on Twitter.

1.15PM — TOM JONES STUFFS UP — AND THEN APPEARS TO CALL CAMPBELL BROWN A D***HEAD

AFL officials have been nervously hoping Tom Jones will deliver in today's pre-game entertainment but he's already provided one blooper.

The Welsh singer mistakenly referred to the players taking part in today's game as "rugby players" during an interview with former Hawthorn player Campbell Brown on Channel 7.

It's not unusual for the entertainment to go balls up at footy grand finals and it wasn't missed by Aussie footy fans watching the TV.

Tom Jones performs before the Grand Final Picture: Alex Coppel. Source: News Corp Australia

In a thoroughly awkward exchange, Brown then handed Jones a pair of his underpants — which didn't appear to go down too well.

It certainly sounded like Jones called Brown a "d***head" — and he wasn't smiling.

But some are claiming he said, "Take care."

1PM — ALL THE MONEY WITH THE SWANS

PUNTERS appear to have lost faith in the Hawks.

The latest odds at Tattsbet are Sydney paying $1.52 for the win and Hawthorn $2.65.

Other markets include:

First goal scorer

$8 — Lance Franklin (Syd)

$9 — Kurt Tippett (Syd), Jarryd Roughead, Jack Gunston (Haw)

$12 — Luke Breust (Haw)

Norm Smith Medal

$8 — Josh Kennedy, Lance Franklin (Syd)

$9 — Dan Hannebery, Luke Parker (Syd)

$13 — Sam Mitchell, Luke Hodge (Haw)

Swans fan Jasmyn Kernaghan Picture: Alex Coppel. Source: News Corp Australia

12.40PM — PM SHOWS HIS COLOURS

THE Swans have fans in high places.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott, currently in the United States, has sent his support for John Longmire's side.

12.30PM — COLOURFUL CROWD STARTS TO BUILD

SWANS and Hawks fans are out in force at the MCG today, anticipating one of the AFL's great Grand Finals.

There's no question the two best sides in the competition will be on show today and despite the Swans entering the game a strong $1.53 favourite most are expecting a tight contest.

Sydney Swans fan Cormac Harris who plays AFL with John Longmire's sons, before the 2014 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia

These confused Hawthorn fans don't know whether to cheer for Lance Franklin or against him. Pic Phil Hillyard Source: News Corp Australia

Dedicated Swans fan 'Wombat' shows his support outside the MCG. Pic Phil Hillyard Source: News Corp Australia

Plenty of AFL players have put in their tips for the day on Twitter, with most backing the Swans.

But there's a bit of love for the Hawks too, who will be supported by fans from across the globe, including a few big names.

If you're looking for something to get you in the mood, check out the videos below.

Continuing the 2014 AFL Grand Final count down we re-live some of the infamous moments from the games big day

Buddy Franklin has had some incredible AFL finals highlights in his career, we take a look at some of his best

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