If you mention the merger match to anyone who lived through the 90's, they will remember the scenes of that turbulent time for both Hawthorn and Melbourne Football Clubs. The Hawks defeated the Dees in what was known as the Merger Match and both clubs went on to survive on their own. Andy Collins joins the Golden Years crew for a chat about the game that was almost the end for Melbourne and the second last for the Hawks.

<div>If you mention the merger match to anyone who lived through the 90's, they will remember the scenes of that turbulent time for both Hawthorn and Melbourne Football Clubs. The Hawks defeated the Dees in what was known as the Merger Match and both clubs went on to survive on their own. Andy Collins joins the Golden Years crew for a chat about the game that was almost the end for Melbourne and the second last for the Hawks.</div>

Hosts Ashley Browne, Andrew Weiss and Darren Levin are back for season 2 of 'Golden Years', the podcast that combs through iconic games from the pages of brown and gold history, with the help of special Hawthorn guests. Join the likes of past great Leigh Matthews, and current star Tom Mitchell, as we look back on the special moments that made the Hawthorn Football Club what it is today.

Take a trip down memory lane as we relive the best games from Hawthorn history.

Golden Years

If you mention the merger match to anyone who lived through the 90's, they will remember the scenes of that turbulent time for both...

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