Collingwood reports progress after losing to Hawthorn in round three

Collingwood recorded a 28-point loss to Hawthorn on August 30, 2026, at Victoria Park, marking their third defeat of the AFLW season. Despite the final score, the club reached positive figures in several statistical categories, including inside 50s, clearances, and contested possessions. Vice-captain Jordyn Allen noted the team identified growth in the performance and characterized the result as a sign of progress for the inexperienced roster. Hawthorn veteran Kaitlyn Ashmore acknowledged the difficulty of the contest and cited the mobility of the Collingwood ball movement. The team continues its season next week with a match against the undefeated Carlton. This result keeps Collingwood winless entering the fourth week of competition.

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