Hawthorn defeats Collingwood in Indigenous Round clash at Victoria Park

Hawthorn secured a 28-point win over Collingwood on Sunday at Victoria Park in the Indigenous Round of the NAB AFLW season. The Hawks dominated the third quarter to pull away, finishing with a final score of 54-26. Irish star Aine McDonagh led the scoring with three goals, while teammates Lucy Wales and Eliza West provided defensive support. Despite losing, Collingwood showed improvement over its previous performances, winning the clearance count 24-23 and recording more forward 50 entries than the opposition. The match saw several injury concerns for both sides, including Collingwood’s Bri Davey and Ash Centra, who both spent time off the field before returning. Hawthorn moves to a 2-1 record for the season, while Collingwood remains winless after three rounds.

• 7:38 AMAFL — Third-quarter blitz powers Hawks past winless Pies