
As she prepares to lead Hawthorn into its first AFLW season, foundation captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd has emphasised the importance of finding the playing group's purpose.
One of four clubs entering the competition in 2022, the Hawks will play their first AFLW game against fellow expansion side Essendon on Saturday evening at Marvel Stadium, the game moved from North Port Oval after what league officials have called "unprecedented" demand for tickets.