Hawks' AFLW win soured by skipper's sickening leg injury
Hawthorn captain Emily Bates is taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in her side's 11-point victory over the Western Bulldogs.
Hawthorn's AFLW victory over the Western Bulldogs was overshadowed by a devastating injury to captain Emily Bates. The 30-year-old suffered a severe leg injury during the match, being stretchered off the field. Bates had just completed her 100th AFLW game earlier in the week when the incident occurred. While the Hawks lost Laura Stone to concussion following an early head clash, they managed to overcome a 11-point deficit at halftime, ultimately triumphing 41 to 30.
Hawthorn's Daniel Webster led the team to a 6.5 (41) point victory, clinching their place in the top eight. Key forward Aine McDonagh registered a career-high four majors in the win, reinforcing her position at the top of the goal-kicking charts. Eliza West, Tamara Smith, and Jasmine Fleming were also standout performers for the Hawks, who also had strong displays from Lucy Wales and ruck Lucy Wales.
The Bulldogs, who kicked three of the first four goals, were held scoreless in the third quarter as Hawthorn asserted control.
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