REVEALED: Emily bates - The Real Truth

Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed

Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

AAP · Sep 14

Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury

Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood.

AAP · Sep 12

Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming

Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.

AAP · Sep 6

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

With just five rounds left until the AFLW finals, Hawthorn star Emily Bates is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

Hawks star bounces back to form as Saints outclassed

Injury-hit Hawthorn have hit their straps on a windy night in Cairns and proved too good for St Kilda, who didn't kick a goal until well into the last quarter.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025

Hawk skipper not thrilled by low-scoring win over Dogs

Hawthorn defender Jenna Richardson has taken a clutch late mark to ensure the Hawks walked away with a four-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Old sting drives Hawks skipper in AFLW flag hunt

Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Lions fight past Hawks into AFLW prelim final

Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have beaten Hawthorn by six points at Ikon Park to proceed directly to a home preliminary final.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

High-flying Hawks leave Demons' finals hopes in limbo

Injury-ravaged Melbourne are up against it to make the AFLW finals after suffering a six-point loss to current league leaders Hawthorn in Cairns.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024