AFLW 2024 Premiership Week 1 Hawthorn Hawks VS Carlton Blues

hello I'm Jason Bennett welcome to Sunday Twilight football it's great to have you with us at Frankston this is the round one match between Hawthorne and Carlton the footy is finally back after a long offseason it's time for both these sides to show us what they've been working on and out they come let by their [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Skipper we love our and I'm alongside Kelly Underwood hello Kell what are you looking forward to today thanks Jason I like the blues they're capable of beating anyone on their day at their best they're a formidable side and an entertaining one too if they get off to a good start they'll be hard to stop fair enough Kelly thanks for that the Umpire and the two captains are ready for the toss e [Applause] all set now let's hope both teams have brought their aame Moody wins the first rack contest Fleming punched away lock had some assistance basaran this is promising couldn't get a disposal Lucas Rod to open their account it's good it's a goal a midfielder who consistently hits the scoreboard is a valuable commodity [Applause] the Hawks are off to the ideal start Moody wins the hit out Ashmore kicks to space Lucas Rod by hand Fleming gets her kick despite the heat oh my word Up Up and Away bread and butter you'd [Applause] think you can put this one in the footy record well it's one thing to take the contested Mark but another to have the composure to finish off your good work the Hawks with a Bright Start Hill it's no place for the faint-hearted not sure who that was meant for but it's been picked off knew the tackle was coming umpire says she had no prior Moody with a de tap Makai can't get a clean kick away met solidly looking to extend this margin leoi is there in defense pushes into space and receives the footy doesn't often waste it quality delivery by foot the blues not at their best so far Makai on a lead well done probing ball vesio that's good work rate into the pocket they go as Dennis would say that kick was cinam perfect they should be on the board with a goal drop Punt and she has put it away she might just be in for a big [Applause] day both sides are cracking in hard right now it's a great contest Moody punches it out of the rock she's besieged Fleming Luke marks It Center half forward can she find a teammate they've moved it well and given themselves a good look here going at their second they like it behind the goals they've got it it's too early to panic but they might think about making a couple of changes before a bad start becomes worse goal for goal good close match unfolding Wales got her Palm to it Fleming turns it over in the middle she's been busy so far Hill all on her own normally delivers vesio this is promising sker has it within range I'm not sure she's got the journey from there has she got enough on it punched away and finally over the line Stevenson tasked with the kick in Duffin can keep it moving moving the blues have denied them the corridor Lucas Rod the Hawks look well drilled basaran that might attract a pack valard belts it clear guen hunting the footy that's skillful OD day can she hit a Target Hill good hands crosses the arc Gibbs desperate defense took too long there and coughs up what could have been a shot on goal she might have thought about the corridor the Hawks have got out of jail basaran she might have done better Duffin in the right spot Lucas Rod Greg Williams would have been proud of that one gathers it cleanly on the wing there are big chance here pound with the big fist leoi not a lot of space to work in Hill is calm in a crisis she's generally a good kick who's front and center Fleming she's caught they should have been going forward now now they'll have to defend the Defenders will be nervous the great Spud folley would have loved that one Duffin only knows one way Perkins she doesn't waste many Ashmore dangerous to leave her on her own she's made a hot start to this game Lucas Rod dishes it off Fleming Wales thought her way through it good thinking and good execution too clever kick lock in the forward pocket can have a shot kicking at her first for a three-goal game it's there they've pinched a break they want to get it in her hands as much as they can with finishing like that the Hawks have kicked clear with two in a row great R work Hill I don't think she meant to smother it she's wrapped up OD day Stevenson belts it clear can anyone get to the Drop Zone Val judged the flight well her field kicking is normally First Rate Vickers they'll buy their time sker picking their way through this is great ball movement good looking kick heads towards half forward Gibbs clever hand ball Skipper can run and Gun throws it on the boot she'd like to have that one back the Hawks look sharp early she's hit up the lead can they get something going fellows it's a tough game Ashmore goes long good disciplined defense Makai needs to be quick she's set upon they asked the question but the Umpire will have it Moody wins the tap Makai can she get it out OD day that was almost handed to her they're all over them early no one can mark trudon this is great pressure footy their appeals have falling on De ears Wales showing her skills Fleming going at a first and she's got it a few heads will start to drop soon if they can't turn the tide they're on the edge so the underdog throwing down the gauntlet you can feel their belief growing Moody wins it Guin delivers it inside 50 she's plucked it and she should have a shot this is an opportunity to settle some anxieties and get their teeth into the contest goes at goal but I think that's going the wrong side of the post it is it's a behind she'll be disappointed with that but she'll back herself to make amends if she gets a chance Stevenson heads to the pocket Everest has found some space searching kick Del POS belts it clear Makai sloppy disposal keeps letting them down towards the boundary line Wales takes the logical option Gilroy and they see it out Daniel Halford is here half what are your thoughts on what we've seen so far the Hawks look more dangerous going forward and I think they're working a bit harder as well rxs go at it Quin the blues need to make inroads soon can she herself on the match time for the crummers to go to work Everest runs onto it she's normally good on her non-preferred Wales it's Center half back what a first term they're having Kemp here's the vital kick inside the 50 Moody tries to spike it out of the danger zone Maki was AFF fored latitude that didn't travel far enough quarter time and one side will be happier than the other clearly but there's a long way to go let's head down to half on the boundary the blues were rattled in that first quarter they need a strong response they might think about turning to plan B but I just wonder where the better execution of plan a is all that's required to get them back into the contest good on your half thank [Music] you Wales the winner there Ashmore Fleming great play Luke they've worked it well you can see their confidence growing Kemp has charged into space to say there are some alarm bells ringing is an understatement they're not working hard enough shoots for goal how's the kick no good that passage of play deserved a better [Music] finish Peterson with the footy sker marks in the back pocket a chance to clear now the blues are out of trouble what she got on offer Wales belts it clear Fleming leading from the front cop some unwanted attention there's an argument for a free kick there Moody the winner there Hill is cool Under Pressure she'll be saw tomorrow Ashmore heads towards the half forward flank Luke Fleming they're moving the football quickly Kemp set sail for home and delivers the blues are on the ropes they need a spark before this one gets away from [Applause] them the Hawks are really taking it to them today Wales wins the tap Fleming she ran into a brick wall Ashmore she's drawn a crowd takes the safe option guen they cannot keep her quiet Delp has found some space that's good Vision no one can Mark Hill they badly need a goal and she delivers did they ever need that now to rest back the [Applause] momentum the blues have been at played but they're hanging tough Moody with the tap Ashmore stripped of it Lucas Rod Wales they're playing with purpose and composure Val wins the contest and leave the pressure the blues might be able to start something what can they must from the back half that's a good option and this looks promising Vickers they'll be sore in the morning stoppage coming up on the wing Wales smashes it out of there Fleming she stopped in her tracks not the required Journey going for a first it's there I think this margin is more or less reflective of the difference in class between these sides so far well if they weren't concerned before they should be now Fleming 100% effort Wales on the spot to lay the tackle Duffin leads her opponent Lucas Rod there goes the kick inside the 50 defense 101 there hipwell that's not 15 takes the responsibility just needs to finish and finish they do if they keep getting this kind of Supply the scoreboard will get ugly they're giving him a belting so far but there's still time for them to turn it round terrific tackle Lucas Rod closed them down not the required 15 M quality delivery by foot slick hands hipwell three in a row coming up what a patch they're having the Haws have come looking for a percentage boost they are hungry [Applause] today the blues need to lift here they've been disappointing Wales palmed it down beautifully lock trying to find a pathway through is anyone home hipwell takes the mark and can extend the margin the HS are working harder at the present time and they're reaping the rewards to cap off a wonderful passage of play oh that would have been a great team goal that's a waste luck it's not close on the scoreboard Peterson with the footy Walker no short options so she Roost it long down the line Lucas Rod picks off the pass can they find a teammate Perkins the blues have no answers McCarthy that's a big play it's all just a bit easy at the moment they're getting the ball inside 50 under not nearly enough pressure drop punt looks good and she's got it the blues have to do something it's getting out of hand the scoreboard is starting to get ugly Moody palmed it down beautifully vesio Mai is that holding the ball hipwell they're irrepressible at the moment the kick was misdirected the Hawks forcing them out wide Peterson works hard to present Makai useful hand pass blasts away Shannon takes an excellent grab it's a dominant display Val belts it clear fellows the Hawks should score here Makai belts it clear baracos always dangerous inside 50 she's got it they're really opening them up and right now they have no answers to the [Applause] onslaught the Hawks are irrepressible what a day this is turning into for them Moody got her Palm to it Hill met solidly vesio they've been busy so far Gilroy belts it clear Del POS takes on the responsibility just needs to finish and finish he does not much has gone right for them today but that was a great passage of play underway once more Wales with a DE tap lock Fleming Ashmore they've worked it well good build up it's a thumping kick is it big enough the blues can suddenly rebound ignoring the corridor for now vesio with a chance to run Makai honors the lead gives it everything Wales got a fist in Walker it's hard to find a winner for them today Shannon takes a potentially goal saving mark on the last line of defense Gilroy pushes into space and receives the footy it's one for the High Flyers no one can mark and a moment for the players to catch their breath lots to analyze Daniel what stands out the forwards can't be held responsible when the ball isn't getting down there the Midfield is much should of the blind Makai there goes the kick inside the 50 Gilroy clears the area Sher the defense is disorganized Gibbs marks that's hard to stop tough angle it'll take her [Applause] best the ball's in the right hands and she's delivered you have to show her more respect than that or she'll hurt you on the scoreboard they've got a couple back but they need to keep on coming Moody wins it out of the center OD day is there in the CL es they're hungry for more Duffin solid tackle no way through that traffic so they'll reset punched clear lock the Hawks are playing some great footing step ladder time incisive hand ball fellows does well under pressure hipwell is in the clear and marks uncontested it'll take her best but we've seen her do it before [Music] going at her second [Applause] Mark the Hawks got off to a fast start and they've kept the foot down this match appears at their Mercy time to check in with half I remember the days when coaches would rip into players for playing like that now that doesn't happen much anymore but you couldn't blame a coach for being deeply frustrated with this sort of performance too much is being left to far too too few at the moment I'm inclined to agree thanks half Moody wins it down lock who's at home strong grab takes a be UT well there's one side working hard at the moment and the other side's just sitting back waiting for their teammates to do the work going at her second valard showing why she's such a good Defender playing for pride now Peterson has found some space who is she aiming for they've put themselves Under Pressure the Hawks can smell blood fellows this is a big opportunity Luke drops into the hole and marks she'll fancy her [Applause] chances kicks at goal and that's straight over the goal umpire's hat the Hawks looking every bit of top eight side at the moment the blues are on the canvas can they get up Moody wins the tap he'll close to down maai well I suppose if you're going to turn it over that's not the worst place Lo contest in the center Square erley some people can't kick that far Fleming puts her head over it navigated the traffic Perkins maybe not the best option unable to get it inside 50 and they're away good I've liked her game today Hill looking for some quick ball movement recognizing the urgency Stevenson belt it clear and will have a throw in how's it look down there Daniel the Hawks are putting the opposition's Defenders under all sorts of pressure and the forwards are making it count on the scoreboard Ashmore she's lost it lock Cunningham running in support a good kick here and they'll be in business Peterson went bang trudon no easy exit hipwell for a second goal today not quite she's missed she's missed a couple now it might just bring a few doubts into her head Peterson brings it back in pound can keep it moving she's got an option in the center Square it's been that kind of day for them Fleming how will the Umpire see this Kemp we're watching a very good side here to put the icing on the cake she's going for it I think she's dobbed it she has the hall are going from strength to strength everything they touch turns to Gold the blues might need to go to plan C in a minute Moody showing her skills Hill kicks inside the forward 50 no wonder the forwards are frustrated some indirect ball movement here the Hawks have winners everywhere she's hit up the lead fellows good hand ball Wales scrambled kick out wide Duffin they're toying with them now gee they're playing well it's become a training drill Ashmore fellows this is getting ugly trudon wins it back great Mark what can they generate hill with a chance to relieve the pressure she just keeps racking up disposals trudon has charged into space OD day Keen to get the ball moving Maki she is everywhere at the moment Moody that's almost worth a kick good takes the hand pass good work rate it's been a dark day but that was a more positive passage of play and it should result in a goal snap around the body it's there leave her alone at your peril great [Applause] finish they've pulled one back but they need plenty more where that came from Moody palmed it down beautifully it's no place for the fainthearted OD day that's good work rate this should end in a shot at goal lace out great [Applause] footy heads for the pocket uses the body [Applause] well bends it around the body that's on target through it goes so important to get reward for effort on that occasion the Finish matched the quality of the workup field the blues have given themselves a glimmer of hope Ashmore it's a tough game Carbone Wales they've got winners all over the park lock going at her second Kemp will bail her teammate out the Haws are Keen to make the absolute most of this and why not snap at goal good looking kick it's home they had to be patient but they were able to pick their way through and eventually [Applause] score the blues are having a nightmare Moody palmed it down beautifully Guin vesio what have they got on offer Goss that's an aggressive hand ball that will work the distance is the only problem she's got it they might want to tighten up on her they gave her too much space on that occasion and she made the most of it three goals a piece this turn Moody wins it guen she's besieged sloppy hands and they've turned it over well played her vision was excellent no one can Mark McCarthy she's going for home and why wouldn't she with a finish like that that's what happens when you leave players in space inside 50 it hurts you on on the scoreboard the Hawks in this form would challenge anyone great Ru work vesio it must be her birthday good kick no one can Mark Goss will keep coming guen delivers to Center half forward Stevenson takes an excellent grab happy to be patient and wait for an opening Duffin works hard to was she held without it she had prior opportunity manages to find a teammate punched away Ashmore the blues guarding the corridor fellows this might be a chance for the High Flyers no one can mark hipwell the defense has fallen down McCarthy it's an exhibition in attacking football relatively straightforward kick but that's easy to say from here two already can she make it three you bet she can they're just not giving the ball back which makes it hard for any [Applause] team well that's one lopsided looking scoreboard Moody wins it vesio what can they manufacture they need a mark Gibbs is the Target and she marks going at her second there's the kick and she's put it through better ball movement on that occasion allowed them to open up that opportunity in front of goal and they got full reward for it the goals are coming thick and fast this is great to watch Moody wins it guen she's caught lays it off that's a turnover they're leading them a merry dance and inside 50 goes begging brings it out wide OD day can they find a late goal Hill into the middle with the [Music] kick three qus done and this has been a real turnup I don't think anyone tipped it let's head down to half on the boundary the only interest left in this one is the final margin unless something remarkable happens when you're getting beaten like this you've got to look for positives wherever you can find them you can never just write a game off and say it's not our day you have to get something out of it thanks half as we get going again [Music] Wales with the tap lock they'll be sore in the morning Ashmore Fleming into the action again already hipwell knew the tackle was coming no one able to clear the footy so we'll have another ball up Moody palmed it down beautifully lock she's already got one now she's got two they've smashed the 100 and there's still time for more we thought this one might be close but it hasn't turned out that way why s with a de tap a good tackle Fleming she'll be saw tomorrow lock and we'll do it all again Moody the winner there vesio she put herself in the line of fire they're caught not a lot of positives today quality delivery by foot Goss ball spills free in the tackle that sloppy play and it could come back to bite them Fleming Carbone got the hand ball away can they catch them out on the turnover she's gone lock Delp affects the turnover she's run into trouble Fleming belts it clear attracted to crowd they are still cracking in hard deep into this game rxs go at it Oh They'll fill that one the blues can build something here good kicks inside the forward 50 Stevenson had the presence of mind to get to the dangerous spot bone Duffin they are a delight to watch trudon rid it well on Center wing and can pump them back into attack that will go close to the line they've turned it over they're playing like Champions laifi gets their first spills out in the tackle Carbone she's set upon looking to get it down there quickly Peterson belts it clear valard the blues under great pressure leoi with a chance to run hill takes it at Center half back this is more positive Goss gives the hand ball away centering ball kicks laterally guen marks on Center Wing feeds it out delos the blues might need Plan B soon disappointing footy there they'll need to be more careful than that crunching tackle the crowd cries ball and they get their wish just waiting for the right moment to presco the kick is precise Fleming that's a legal disposal isn't it Duffin lock Moody reads the ball so well on the non-preferred vesio delightfully done Guin she's so clean with the footy Goss Whatever She's suffering from it's not leather poisoning punched away going for her first Sher marks and will surely convert she hasn't missed yet can she keep a clean sheet it's there she's a terrific asset with her pace and skills and that was another example the Sting's well and truly gone out of this one Moody has rucked tirelessly closed to down maai OD day it's a high ball punched away MC Williams Sher what a game she's having she's drilled her fourth a real opportunist goal there she doesn't need a lot of the footy to make an impact the blues having a good patch Moody gets her hand to it guen she'll certainly feel that one she's drawn a crowd they're going nowhere and we'll have a stoppage near the center Wales with the tap Hill guen they've coughed it up quick kick towards Center half forward Lucas Rod here's real danger now Cunningham that's disappointing play Moody what can she do with it playe can run and carry the blues having a Purple Patch Del POS looking to Peg one back no one can Mark MC Williams they desperately need this only behind they might lose the game but they're finishing full of running Stevenson to bring it in we're watching in a very good side here bit of a nothing kick Hill wins it back great Mark guen can she be the fire starter punched away McWilliams curls it around this is a chance it's a big chance she's finally on the score sheet she's been quiet today but geez she made that one count the blues with three in a row now they're playing well guen Makai under the gun second effort needed delos we've got a whistle umpire's ball good palmed it down beautifully Guin that typifies their performance looking to extend this margin great Bodywork they've picked their way through one of the few times they've missed the target doesn't often waste it OD day can keep it moving hand ball was good she's hit up the lead the blues are finishing with a wet sail Makai kicks to space McWilliams is a Dynamo Guin good gets her kick despite the heat plain marks that's hard to stop she's been quiet here's a big chance to Peg back the margin it would be an understatement to say they need this outside of the boot she loves these but that one not her best that's a rare Miss they've been deadly accurate today Stevenson to bring it back in good work rate normally delivers no one can Mark Lucas Rod is a real Pocket Rocket Keen to get this ball forward no one can Mark Cunningham she's got it she managed to find some space in a dangerous position and made them pay for their loose checking [Applause] really nice percentage boost coming up here good punches it out of the rock this is a hotly contested footy lots to like about their game today Duffin terrific forward pressure Sher looking to pull one back that's exactly what she's done well played she's kept them in it just a Pity she hasn't had more support the blues with a much needed goal Wales with the tap Ashmore she's under close attention bombs it in punched away erley collects the half volley it's a tough game plain she's got it we know the damage she can do but she's been starved of opportunity today the blues have fought it out that's a good sign Wales wins it Ashmore Lucas Rod receives a clever hand pass gets the kick away strong grab takes a beauty it's not a gimme goal but L one that should be kicked leans back and drills it she hasn't had a big impact but she's still found a way to kick a couple the Four Points have been gone for a while but this is hurting their percentage too guen Hill can she find a teammate Goss look at the distance on that hand pass vesio he can never question her commitment delivers it inside 50 plain can go back and shoot it goal going at her second erley taking no chances rushed over and they can reset away she goes erley with the footy Duffin has found some space she might have thought about the corridor Perkins has a paddock in front of her she's generally a good kick they might be caught out on the turn turn over [Music] lock the Hawks could probably have won by more but the truth is they had this one sewn up early thanks so much for your company hope to have you with us again next time for more enthralling Aussie rules action [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] team for and for [Applause] [Music] [Music] WI [Applause]