Demons, Hawks to fight like it's 1996

By Jason Phelan
Updated September 11 2018 - 7:01pm, first published 6:55pm
Club legend David Neitz hopes Melbourne can draw from their famous 1996 clash with Hawthorn.
Club legend David Neitz hopes Melbourne can draw from their famous 1996 clash with Hawthorn.

Melbourne's knockout semi-final against Hawthorn will be the 32nd meeting between the clubs since they fought like there was no tomorrow on an emotion-charged night at the MCG in 1996.