Hawthorn have ensured their season wasn't cut short at Adelaide Oval for the second year straight, burying their demons of last year to send Adelaide home in straight sets.
It was their stars Jack Gunston and Jai Newcombe that led the way, building on their impressive years.
The Sporting News looks at the Hawks that helped propel the side into a preliminary final, plus who will need to lift next week.
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Who won the game for the Hawks?
Jack Gunston: 10
He's been the match-winner so often for the Hawks, and what more can be said as he continues to get it done late in his career? After being one of the best key forwards in September of the last two decades, it's surprising to think this is his first time kicking five in a final.
But he completely changed the game after halftime, with Mark Keane unable to hang with him. His three goals in the third term had the Crows inevitably heading towards an early finals exit. Amazing turnaround after where his career stood just two years ago.
Jai Newcombe: 9.5
It was bold, and one might've thought premature, for Hawks great Luke Hodge to pass his nickname of 'Mr. September' onto Jai Newcombe. But it couldn't have aged better. Newcombe had the Hawks rolling in the first quarter, winning clearance after clearance. He didn't rack up the disposals at the same rate from then on, but made the most of every touch he did have, continuing to create.
Still finishes with a goal and 28 disposals at an absurd 93 per cent disposal efficiency.
Dylan Moore: 8
Kicked a momentum-building goal towards the end of the first half, but created a plethora of other chances that were just as important. Finished with eight score involvements, to go with 17 disposals.
Jack Scrimshaw: 9
Took the matchup of Darcy Fogarty and showed up the Crow easily. Fogarty got one goal in the third quarter, but was largely unsighted outside of that. Ended the night with 10 intercept possessions, and was damaging himself with ball in hand, after 18 disposals on nearly 90 per cent disposal efficiency.
James Sicily: 8
Brought the fight both figuratively and literally. Was in a scuffle with Taylor Walker early, and while that seemed to perhaps rattle the star Crow, Sicily took it in stride and delivered one of his best games of the season. His 21 disposals and nine marks were important.
Who wasn't at their best?
Mitch Lewis: 2
It's not hard to see why Sam Mitchell's preference was Calsher Dear. He provides athleticism and something different amongst the Hawks' key forward stocks. But an injury necessitated he be replaced by Lewis, who struggles to impact when he isn't leading up and kicking goals. With just one mark and zero scores, he was largely unsighted before being subbed out shortly after halftime.
Jack Ginnivan: 3
He was at his antagonistic best, you can say that at least. He certainly wasn't afraid of revving up a hostile Adelaide Oval, but the home fans had very little energy once the Hawks got on a roll regardless. After a couple of strong months, he was due for a quiet one. Fortunately, it comes at a time where the rest of his team were able to lift him up.
His training was limited in the lead-up, and ultimately his night ended early in the fourth due to injury. A slight worry for Hawks' fans ahead of next week.
Mabior Chol: 4
Looked promising with some strong marks, but couldn't take his chances. Dominated the second-ruck matchup against Riley Thilthorpe in the third quarter, helping the Hawks to take control of the game. Against the Cats though they will need him to impact the scoreboard.
Tom Barrass: 5
Played on the only key forward that had any sort of impact for the Crows in Riley Thilthorpe. Thilthorpe's three goals will make it seem as if he completely dominated Barrass, which wasn't necessarily the case. Still did some nice things, and had some crucial spoils. But at a time when the game was still in the balance, Thilthorpe won some key battles.