The 1971 Final Series: First Semi-Final (Richmond defeats Collingwood), Second Semi-Final (Hawthorn defeats St. Kilda), the Preliminary Final (St. Kilda defeats Richmond by 30 points), and the Grand Final (Hawthorn defeats St. Kilda by 7 points). Hawthorn, which finished on top of the ladder with 19 wins from 22 matches, won their 2nd Premiership in front of more than 118,000 fans. Ian Stewart, playing for Richmond, won his 3rd Brownlow medal. Peter Hudson kicked 150 goals.