In 1991, Hawthorn’s great dynasty won their last premiership by defeating the West Coast Eagles in the ’91 Grand Final.

After that premiership, the Hawks would not win another Final for 9 years, finally ending the drought with an Elimination Final win.

In 2015, Hawthorn’s next great dynasty won their last premiership by defeating the West Coast Eagles in the ’15 Grand Final.

After that premiership, the Hawks would not win another Final for 9 years, finally ending the drought with an Elimination Final win.

Adding to the coincidence, in both 2000 and 2024, the Hawks had at least one former Essendon player in the team – In 2000, Paul Salmon and Barry Young both played for the Hawks, and Massimo D’Ambrosio played in 2024 – Both Young and D’Ambrosio had joined the Hawks after the previous season

Funnily enough, in both 1991 and 2024, the Grand Final was/will be held on September 28.