Round 11, 2004… The Hawks had not beaten the Bombers since 1997, and by half-time that didn't look like changing.

Hawthorn coach Peter Schwab had seen enough.

What followed the main break would become arguably the most famous brawl in AFL history, with a record 26 charges laid against a record 18 players.

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd details the lack of respect his club had for the Hawks at the time, while former Hawthorn forward John Barker shares the origins of the "line in the sand" being drawn in the rooms at half-time.

Join us as Matthew Lloyd, John Barker and host Shane McInnes unpack the match that set these two teams on two different paths.

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Each Wednesday, Shane McInnes is joined by champions of the game to step down memory lane and discuss a momentous edition of a corresponding match of that round.
Never-before-heard stories about iconic footy moments, life after footy, and plenty of banter and insight to get you hyped for the round ahead!

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