Blake Hardwick has booted four goals in a role up forward to help Hawthorn hold off Adelaide by nine points at their home-away-from-home in Tasmania.
The Hawks extended their winning streak in Launceston to 12 games on Thursday night with a 10.15 (75) to 9.12 (66) victory.
It came two days after the club were told by the AFL their association with the island state would finish at the end of 2027 ahead of the Tasmania Devils' entry into the competition.
The pain was compounded for the Crows, who lost gun midfielder Izak Rankine to a calf problem early in the third quarter.
Rankine will undergo scans, with Adelaide having the bye next round.
The Hawks weren't without their problems - livewire Nick Watson, who kicked two goals, copped a nasty head knock and stayed out on the field for several minutes before being assessed.
