Hawthorn is asking the AFL for an explanation after a goal by Nick Watson is allowed and then removed from the scoreboard during the half-time period of its match against St Kilda. Multiple reports say the incident occurs after the goal is initially credited, but the result is later changed before the end of the first half, with the goal being taken off Hawthorn’s tally. Hawthorn has contacted the AFL seeking clarification on how the error happened and why the scoring decision was altered after it was originally given. The outlets report the club’s position as seeking a formal “please explain,” indicating it expects a review or account of the officiating and match operations involved. The reports do not provide additional details about the exact reason for the change or whether any rule interpretation, timing issue, or administrative process is linked to the reversal. The situation remains a club inquiry into the officiating outcome rather than a public AFL ruling within the reports.