Overview

• Hawthorn defeated Fremantle 5.3 (33) to 2.6 (18) at Kinetic Stadium in windy conditions.
• The Hawks moved to 7–1 with a third straight victory, strengthening their top-four push despite multiple absences.
• Captain Emily Bates has a sternoclavicular joint injury, was ruled out this week by the club, and her availability for finals is unclear.
• Lucy Wales (20 disposals, 20 hit-outs), Eliza West (19) and Jasmine Fleming (17) led the midfield, with Emily Everist impressing in defense on return from concussion.
• Fremantle suffered a fifth loss in eight, sit 12th and a win outside the eight with percentage against them after failing to kick a goal after half-time.