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Carlton secured a 12-point victory over Hawthorn in challenging wet conditions to climb into the AFLW top four. Despite monsoonal weather destroying the Hawks pre-game banner, Carlton capitalized on key moments with three early goals to set the tone for the win.
Carlton have weathered wet and wild conditions to leap into the AFLW’s top four with a 12-point win over Hawthorn at Ikon Park, 5.6 to 3.6 .
On a day when profiting from key moments would define the clash, four minutes of first-quarter magic set the Blues up for victory. Carlton fired three scintillating goals in unrelenting rain while keeping the Hawks scoreless until midway through the second term. Ominously, the Hawks’ pre-game banner was destroyed by the weather before they could even run through it. Sophie McKay, Tamara Smith and their Blues and Hawks teammates played in at-times monsoonal conditions on Thursday night.
But the visitors suddenly found themselves firmly in the contest when forward Poppy Stockwell and midfielder Kaitlyn Ashmore kicked back-to-back third quarter majors to level the scores. Richmond v Geelong, Ikon Park, 7.15pm Western Bulldogs v St Kilda, Mars Stadium, 3.05pm Port Adelaide v Adelaide, Alberton Oval, 7.15pm Collingwood v Melbourne, Victoria Park, 3.05pm Hello everyone, and welcome to our AFLW live blog for round eight. Enjoy the round to come.
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