Hawks Face New Injury Worries Ahead of AFLW Semi
Injury-hit Hawthorn is dealing with the fallout from a tough 39-point defeat to North Melbourne in the AFLW qualifying final.
Key Players Injured
- Kaitlyn Ashmore hurt her right calf early in the third quarter and did not return.
- Aine McDonagh suffered a right knee knock following a strong hit from Erika O'Shea.
- Emily Everist underwent a concussion test after a tackle by Kangaroos forward Tahlia Randall but returned later.
- Young defender Laura Elliott injured her chest during a collision with Vikki Wall but also came back in the final quarter.
Match Recap and Upcoming Challenge
The Hawks, held goalless with just three points, now face a sudden-death semifinal against either Carlton or West Coast. Those two teams play their elimination final at Princes Park on Saturday afternoon.
“Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh headline Hawthorn's fresh fitness concerns after the star forwards suffered injuries in the 39-point loss to the reigning premiers at Princes Park on Friday night.”
The Hawks had remained competitive against North Melbourne until the third quarter when their injuries began to impact their performance.
Looking Ahead
The team must quickly regroup and assess the fitness of key players to prepare for the crucial semifinal match next week.
Author's summary: Hawthorn's AFLW team faces serious injury setbacks after a heavy loss, complicating their path to the semifinal against Carlton or West Coast.
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