AFL 2025 opening round LIVE updates: Swans, Hawks locked in pulsating start but score reviews have opening quarter dragging

The polish Whateley and Hudson bring to their call is really a breath of fresh air, compared to the “pump up” type phrases used by so many other commentators.

They have both made reference to the Hawks making “aggressive” or precise kicks through the middle corridor, and such kicks can sometimes be intercepted by eagle-eyed defenders.

Whateley and Hudson keep using those terms to build the narrative, while Garry Lyon and Jason Dunstall are working well off the back of their calls to add come context to the play of both sides.

While the Hawks are being aggressive with their game style, the Swans have battled back with Amartey kicking his second major of the match.

Hawks 34, Swans 33 with 14 mins to go in Q2.