Hawthorn defeats Brisbane to move back inside top eight
Hawthorn beat Brisbane by 25 points in AFLW, moving back inside the top eight with three rounds remaining in the season.
Hawthorn's finals hopes brightened with a 65-40 win over Brisbane on Sunday. The Hawks dominated from the second quarter onwards, winning clearances and contested possessions by 15 apiece on a windy day at Dingley.
Aine McDonagh led the Hawks' attack with three goals and eight score involvements, moving to the top of the league's goalkicking list. Lucy Wales, the Hawks' ruck, was outstanding in her 50th match, collecting 14 disposals, six tackles and a goal.
Midfielder Jasmine Fleming and stand-in skipper Eliza West controlled the midfield effectively. For Brisbane, Belle Dawes and captain Bre Koenen worked hard but could not halt Hawthorn's second-half surge.
The loss leaves the Lions with a 2-7 record, while Hawthorn's win moves them back inside the finals eight with just three rounds left.
- Hawthorn 65-40 Brisbane
- Final score
- Plus 15
- Clearance advantage
- 3
- Aine McDonagh goals
- 50th
- Lucy Wales match number
Why it mattersHawthorn has moved back inside the top eight with just three rounds remaining in the season.
AustraliaAustralian women's football fans will see both teams' finals hopes tested in the final rounds, with Hawthorn now a genuine threat for a finals spot.
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