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Carlton continues push for AFLW top four in win over Hawks

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Carlton continues push for AFLW top four in win over Hawks. (2026, October 1). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-02/carlton-defeats-hawthorn-by-12-points-in-aflw/107219504

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Carlton defeated Hawthorn by a score of 82 to 46 on Thursday, September 24, advancing into the AFLW top four. The loss left Hawthorn with four wins and four losses, positioning them in a tight battle for the final spots in the playoffs. Following this match, Richmond will play Geelong later that evening at 7:15 pm AEST.
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On Thursday, September 24, the Carlton Blues won their match against the Hawthorn Hawks with a score of 82-46. This victory helped them secure a position in the top four teams of the AFL Women's (AFLW) league, despite playing under challenging wet conditions. Other notable results from recent games include Geelong defeating Collingwood by 82-46, Richmond losing to Melbourne by 34-65, and Adelaide overcoming Fremantle with a score of 60-35 on September 27. These matches illustrate the competitive nature of the AFLW competition, where each game can significantly impact team standings and playoff hopes.

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Topics

Bombers Cats Eagles Hawks Hawthorn

Subjects

Hawthorn GPE · 3× Blues ORG · 2× Bombers ORG · 2× Bulldogs ORG · 2× Cats ORG · 2× Demons ORG · 2× Eagles ORG · 2× Hawks ORG · 2× Power PERSON · 2× Tigers ORG · 2×

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Thu, 24 Sept, 7:15 pm, Final score, Cats 82, Hawks 46 Fri, 25 Sept, 12:05 pm, Final score, Bombers 35, Eagles 45 Fri, 25 Sept, 2:05 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 62, Power 49 Fri, 25 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Blues 76, Tigers 21 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:15 pm, Final score, Demons 34, Kangaroos 65 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Magpies 34, Giants 25 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Crows 35, Dockers 60 Sun, 27 Sept, 3:05 pm, Final score, Swans 37, Lions 23 Sun, 27 Sept, 5:05 pm, Final score, Suns 69, Saints 39 Thu, 1 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Blues 36, Hawks 24 Fri, 2 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Tigers versus Cats Sat, 3 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Giants versus Bombers Sat, 3 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Bulldogs versus Saints Sat, 3 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Lions versus Suns Sat, 3 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Power versus Crows Sun, 4 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Kangaroos versus Swans Sun, 4 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Magpies versus Demons Sun, 4 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Eagles versus Dockers Carlton defeats Hawthorn by 12 points in AFLW round eight In short: Carlton has defeated Hawthorn by 12 points in wet conditions to move into the AFLW top four.
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Carlton continues push for AFLW top four in win over Hawks · assertive framing

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Thu, 24 Sept, 7:15 pm, Final score, Cats 82, Hawks 46 Fri, 25 Sept, 12:05 pm, Final score, Bombers 35, Eagles 45 Fri, 25 Sept, 2:05 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 62, Power 49 Fri, 25 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Blues 76, Tigers 21 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:15 pm, Final score, Demons 34, Kangaroos 65 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Magpies 34, Giants 25 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Crows 35, Dockers 60 Sun, 27 Sept, 3:05 pm, Final score, Swans 37, Lions 23 Sun, 27 Sept, 5:05 pm, Final score, Suns 69, Saints 39 Thu, 1 Oct, 7:15 pm, Final score, Blues 36, Hawks 24 Fri, 2 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Tigers versus Cats Sat, 3 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Giants versus Bombers Sat, 3 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Bulldogs versus Saints Sat, 3 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Lions versus Suns Sat, 3 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, Power versus Crows Sun, 4 Oct, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Kangaroos versus Swans Sun, 4 Oct, 3:05 pm, Game not started, Magpies versus Demons Sun, 4 Oct, 5:05 pm, Game not started, Eagles versus Dockers Carlton defeats Hawthorn by 12 points in AFLW round eight In short: Carlton has defeated Hawthorn by 12 points in wet conditions to move into the AFLW top four. asserted
Carlton → start → top
The loss leaves Hawthorn with four wins and four losses, in a tight battle for the top eight. asserted
loss → leave → top
Richmond and Geelong meet in the second match of round eight this evening from 7:15pm AEST. asserted
Richmond → meet → AEST
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