Hawks lock finals spot for third straight year with dominant win
Hawthorn defeated West Coast 94-39 to lock in eighth position and qualify for finals for the third consecutive year.
Hawthorn beat West Coast 94-39 on Saturday night in a dominant display that locked in the eighth and final finals spot. The Hawks kicked their highest-ever score of 14.10 (94) in the AFLW.
Hawthorn will face an elimination final against one of Carlton, Sydney or Gold Coast. Aine McDonagh booted three goals and now shares the AFLW goal-kicking lead with 26 for the season.
West Coast's young star Ella Roberts, 21, suffered a knee injury in the opening minute and couldn't continue. The Eagles finished with a 4-8 record and miss finals entirely, ending Fremantle and Adelaide's playoff hopes.
- 14.10 (94) to 6.3 (39)
- Final score
- Third straight year
- Consecutive finals appearances
- 3 goals, 26 for season
- Aine McDonagh goals
- 4-8, missed finals
- West Coast record
Why it mattersThree consecutive finals appearances shows Hawthorn is building sustained success, thrilling fans who have waited for consistent winning.
AustraliaHawthorn is one of the AFLW's traditional powerhouses, so their strong run will be watched by women's football fans across Australia.
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