Hawthorn secures finals spot after win over West Coast, Roberts injured
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Hawthorn qualified for finals for the third consecutive season with a 55-point victory over West Coast, ending the Eagles' hopes. The Hawks dominated the match, scoring 14.10 (94) to West Coast's 6.3 (39) at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 31, 2026. Key performances included Aine McDonagh, who scored three goals, while star midfielder Ella Roberts of West Coast left the game with a knee injury. Hawthorn will await the outcome of other matches on Sunday to determine their opponent for the elimination final.
- •Hawthorn finished eighth in the standings after the win.
- •Ella Roberts suffered a knee injury early in the match.
- •Aine McDonagh leads in AFLW goalkicking with 26 goals.
- •The Hawks dominated key statistics, including clearances and inside 50s.
- •Hawthorn awaits results from other matches to confirm their elimination final opponent.
- 10:40 AMAFL — Hawks lock in last finals spot as Eagles sweat on Roberts injury
"Hawthorn has qualified for finals, while a knee injury to Ella Roberts came as an extra blow to West Coast
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