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Adrian Warren

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Pluck of the irish helps hawks hammer hapless bombers | History Defined

Aine McDonagh scored three goals as the Hawks proved too strong for the struggling Bombers. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Irish forward Aine McDonagh provided the class and equalled an AFLW record as Hawthorn consolidated their top-four status with a 30-point win over struggling Essendon.

Hawthorn kicked the last five goals of the game at Windy Hill on Saturday to break open a previously tight contest and win 7.14 (56) to 3.8 (26).

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