Hawthorn have sensationally prevailed in a fourth-quarter shootout to claim a 19-point elimination final win over GWS .

The Giants had clawed back a game-high 42-point deficit in the third quarter to level the scores at 13.7 (85) early in the fourth at Engie Stadium on Saturday.

But after the Hawks steadied, Sam Butler kicked truly to give them a seven-point lead 17 minutes into the last term, before Mabior Chol slotted two straight goals for the cherry on top in a 16.11 (107) to 13.10 (88) win.

Hawthorn set up a semi-final with minor premiers Adelaide, while it’s season over for GWS.

Jai Newcombe was electric in the midfield with 31 touches and 11 clearances, while Jarman Impey starred in defence with 28 disposals.

A suspected ACL tear to Giants youngster Darcy Jones added to the

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