Collingwood’s AFLW campaign remains winless after a 28-point loss to Hawthorn on Sunday, marking their third consecutive defeat to start the 2026 season. Despite showing improvement compared to earlier matches, the Magpies were unable to convert their efforts into points against a strong Hawks side.

Stars Bri Davey and Ash Centra both played through injury, with Davey managing an ankle issue and Centra dealing with a corked quad. Collingwood maintained intensity throughout the game, even finishing with a slight edge in clearances, leading 24-23 by the final siren—an area in which they had previously struggled during the season.

Brit Bonnici stood out for Collingwood, contributing 22 disposals and six tackles, while the team generated a pressure rating of 207 in the first half alone. However, the Magpies were unable to make the most of their opportunities inside the forward 50, registering a 42-25 advantage in that metric but failing to translate it into scoreboard success.

Hawthorn’s forward line proved difficult to contain, with Aine McDonagh kicking three goals and Jacqui Dupuy adding a goal alongside five marks. Jas Fleming’s return was marked by a pivotal third-quarter snap goal that extended the Hawks’ lead to 17 points, effectively opening the game up and allowing Hawthorn to pull away.

Defensively, Hawthorn excelled with Lucy Wales and Jenna Richardson combining for 14 marks, helping to repel Collingwood’s attacks and maintain the Hawks’ control in the latter stages of the match. Their defensive resilience was a key factor in securing the win.

The result leaves Collingwood searching for answers after a promising start that has yet to yield a victory, while Hawthorn capitalizes on strong forward and defensive performances to bolster their position in the competition.