Star Geelong midfielder Amy McDonald was lower down by a hamstring harm as Hawthorn got here from behind to submit an 18-point AFLW win at Kardinia Park.
McDonald was a key determine early in Thursday night time’s match because the Cats raced out to a 30-15 lead by the 11-minute mark of the second time period.
However Hawthorn dominated from that time on, kicking the following six targets to arrange the 12.7 (79) to 9.7 (61) win.
The end result improved Hawthorn’s report to 4-1, whereas Geelong’s finals hopes grasp within the stability with only one win and a draw from 5 matches.
In the long run, two premature accidents to the Cats within the second quarter ended up costing them dearly.
Amy McDonald injured her hamstring in Geelong’s loss to Hawthorn. (AAP: James Ross)
Geelong’s Kate Surman was the primary to exit the sport when she was concussed from a heavy shepherd from Tamara Smith halfway by means of the second time period.
Smith is nearly sure to be suspended for the bump, given Surman was unaware of the incoming contact and it ended up resulting in a concussion.
Then shortly earlier than half-time, McDonald limped off with a game-ending proper hamstring harm.
McDonald had tallied 14 disposals till that time, along with her ball-winning capability and tempo proving essential for Geelong.
The Cats held a two-point lead at half-time, however Hawthorn dominated the third quarter with 4 targets to at least one to take management of the competition.
Star Hawthorn midfielder Emily Bates completed with 28 disposals and eight tackles, whereas Eliza West (24 disposals, seven clearances) and Mattea Breed (20 disposals, eight clearances) had been additionally essential.
Laura Stone cashed in up ahead for the Hawks with three targets, and Aine McDonagh and Mackenzie Eardley kicked two apiece.
Geelong beat Hawthorn by 40 factors final yr, however the Hawks had the final giggle this time round.
“I am so blissful, particularly contemplating final time we versed Geelong we misplaced significantly,” Bates informed the Seven Community after the match.
“It simply exhibits the expansion on this group, even seeing a few of our younger ladies step up — Laura Stone with three targets.
“Mac has hardly performed ahead earlier than and kicked two for us. I am so pleased with the group.”
Geelong ahead Aishling Moloney kicked three targets from her 19 disposals in a stand-out show. She additionally tallied eight rating involvements.
Star Geelong midfielder Georgie Prespakis, in her return from harm, completed with 21 disposals, eight tackles, 4 clearances, one aim and 433m gained, whereas Nina Morrison battled arduous with 21 possessions, 11 tackles and a aim.
Morrison dominated the opening time period with 9 disposals and a pack-busting aim to present Geelong a powerful begin.
The third quarter was when Hawthorn actually stamped their authority, with Stone kicking two targets and Bates tallying 13 disposals for the time period.
Hawthorn’s margin swelled to 24 factors early within the final quarter, and so they had been in a position to face up to a mini Geelong fightback to submit their fourth win of the season.
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