Melbourne Wins First Game in New AFLW Season
Mia Austin scored four goals in her first game for Melbourne.
In short:
Melbourne beat Hawthorn by 19 points.
Mia Austin kicked four goals.
It was coach Tom Wilson's first game.
Melbourne won with Mia Austin's four goals.
Hawthorn tested Melbourne but lost.
Melbourne won by 19 points.
The AFLW season started with a double-header.
Tom Wilson is Melbourne's new coach.
Liv Purcell played well after an injury.
Mia Austin played very well.
Kate Hore played well but missed some goals.
Hawthorn's new players did well.
Jacqueline Dupuy scored a goal.
Hawthorn's defense was good.
Melbourne's players did well.
Melbourne was ahead early.
Hawthorn caught up.
The game was close at halftime.
Jacinta Hose got hurt.
Hose had knee problems before.
Hawthorn led at one point.
Melbourne scored again.
The game was over.
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