Hogan kicks nine goals as Giants maul winless Eagles

A “remorseful” and “embarrassed” Allen, off-contract at season’s end, last week admitted meeting with Mitchell to discuss his playing future, a day after a heavy loss to Fremantle, was a “distraction” amid preparations for Sunday’s game.

Allen was kept goalless and had just four disposals against the Dockers.

Eagles premiership player Jamie Cripps and Jack Williams tried to lift in attack with two goals each on Sunday.

Jones had burned off West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan to open the scoring after Greene danced around Eagles defender Brady Hough to assist.

Eagles sensation Harley Reid (25 disposals, one clearance) was stationed at halfback for large periods, but the young star struggled to inspire in defence.

The visitors found a reply on the scoreboard through teenager Archer Reid, before a wayward kick from youngster Tyrell Dewar, meant for Tom Cole, ended up in Greene’s hands.

The Giants skipper punished them to help build a 29-point lead at quarter-time.

Their buffer ballooned out to 51 points after four consecutive centre-bounce goals.

Tunnelled by Greene in the second quarter, Eagles forward Matt Owies shook off heavy contact to see out the game.

Greene did not appear to act with malice against Owies.

The slaughter continued well into the second half, but debutant Tom Gross provided a highlight for the Eagles on an otherwise difficult day.

After Callum Brown gave away the ball to teammate Cole in the box, Gross launched from outside the 50-metre mark to slot his first career goal.

AAP