Hawks Continue Top-Four Push Despite Late Suns Fightback
Hawthorn has all but locked in a top-four finish, fighting off a late surge from Gold Coast to record a 23-point win at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Hawks' brand of fast, attacking footy was well and truly back as they kicked their highest score of the season in a 8.12 (60) to 6.1 (37) victory.
From the first quarter, time in the forward half was all Hawthorn with 11 inside 50s to Gold Coast's three, finishing with plus 10 by the game's end.
Aine McDonagh could not be stopped no matter how hard the Suns tried, with the forward kicking her second goal as she was dragged to the ground by Charlotte Wilson.
Suns coach Rhyce Shaw will be pleased with the effort of his team's defence, however, minimising the damage by keeping the Hawks to just two majors in the opening term despite not scoring themselves.
Author's summary: Hawks secure 23-point win over Gold Coast.