AFLW Autopsy AFLW 2025-26 off season thread

[Rimsy]

Looks like we are bolstering the forward line.

 

[FB19]

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Looks like we are bolstering the forward line.

7 goals from 8 games and is 31. Makes sense if low cost and you have the replacement ready in 2 years to take over, say like Sophie Butterworth…I don’t see with her leaving who we have except for Eardley but then we have no tall KPD.
feels like we aren’t improving the list to remain competitive at the finals end next year. Thought we would be after a star mid or at least a quick outside mid this trade period.

 

[Aristarchus]

Bit worried. Dupuy could be a final piece to a forward line but could she lead one and take pressure off Aine? And the depth behind to be tested with no Marge. Relying on Vukic/Symonds improving their forward craft.

See Adelaide got Egan for a bag of chips. Meanwhile we can't address the defence either. Binder will have her work cut out for her.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Bit worried. Dupuy could be a final piece to a forward line but could she lead one and take pressure off Aine? And the depth behind to be tested with no Marge. Relying on Vukic/Symonds improving their forward craft.

See Adelaide got Egan for a bag of chips. Meanwhile we can't address the defence either. Binder will have her work cut out for her.

Forward entries will determine how the forwards succeed/fail

 

[streetspirit]

Need gilroy to recommit rather desperately tbh

 

[streetspirit]

We're chasing former Roo and Irishwomen Niamh Martin among other news, with the Giants decidedly low-balling us to date

The AFLW trade deals waiting to be done on Deadline Day

As the 4pm AEDT AFLW trade deadline approaches, here are the deals that are yet to done ahead of Deadline Day

www.afl.com.au

Martin, who missed North Melbourne's 2025 season after returning to Ireland, is still deciding on whether to join Hetherington at Collingwood or take up an enticing offer to play for Hawthorn next year.

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Hawthorn has emerged as the circuit breaker in trade talks taking Brisbane spearhead Taylor Smith to Sydney after a three-club deal for the two-time premiership player progressed strongly on Tuesday. Smith, as well as picks No.11, 15, 18 and the Swans' future first-round selection, are all a chance of being involved in a mega deal with a series of later picks also swapping hands between the three clubs.


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A number of clubs – including Essendon and Hawthorn – have since looked to swoop in on [Brooke] Boileau, though she remains adamant on heading to Carlton if negotiations can be resumed on Wednesday.

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Hawthorn is holding out for a first-round pick to be involved in trade talks for former captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd, though the GWS offer has only involved a future second-round selection so far.

Jacqui Dupuy decided on a trade to Hawthorn on Tuesday, having also had interest from Essendon, with Gold Coast set to stash yet more draft picks away for its Academy talent in a deal for the veteran forward.

St Kilda is locked in negotiations around a move for Hawthorn youngster Sophie Butterworth

 

[petits]

Baseless speculation on my part, but wouldn’t be surprised if it may well be Hawthorn have done nothing wrong, but Tilly’s seemingly newish partner prefers to be in Sydney or something?

Forgive a Giants supporter dropping in but yeah might be so: https://www.timeout.com/australia/n...ey-love-living-in-sydneys-bondi-bubble-050224

 

[streetspirit]

The Taylor Smith deal that we are a pick trading part of, trading up our first two draft picks into next year

 

[streetspirit]

Future third to get Dupuy to Dingley and now Niamh Martin has confirmed to want to come to the Hawks also. No word on TLR or Butterworth on the way out

 

[streetspirit]

We welcome Jacqui Dupuy for the F3 tied to Brisbane

Hawks welcome Dupuy

Jacqui Dupuy has joined the Hawks as part of the 2025 AFLW Trade Period.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[streetspirit]

Early reports are that Niamh Martin now a Hawk for two future thirds, while Butterworth has now left for "Not much" according to Keegan Brooksby

31

Keegan Brooksby

Age

35

Ht

197cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.0

3star

K

5.9

2star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

0.2

2star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.6

3star

EDIT: Sophie Butterworth Deal ended up being Butterworth and 87 for 67 and F4

Hawks farewell Butterworth

Sophie Butterworth has departed the club following a trade with St Kilda.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

Martin joins Hawthorn

Niamh Martin has joined Hawthorn as part of the 2024 AFLW Trade Period.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[streetspirit]

TLR and change for F2, F2 and F3.

Hawks farewell inaugural captain

We thank Tilly Lucas-Rodd for their service to the club following a trade deal with the GWS Giants.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

ex-Hawk Kate McCarthy made it clear on the AFL.com.au feed that it was the Hawks pushing them out and Nat Martin alludes that Aine's extension perhaps caused a salary squeeze

 

[Mitchell Madness]

TLR for F2, F2 and F3.

ex-Hawk Kate McCarthy made it clear on the AFL.com.au feed that it was the Hawks pushing them out and Nat Martin alludes that Aine's extension perhaps caused a salary squeeze

Tilley is a good footballer, but they were not the best by foot. Also heard from someone no longer at the hawks that tilley wasn't overly thrilled to relinquish the captaincy to Bates

 

[pattymalone00]

HUGE

 

[Aristarchus]

Tilley is a good footballer, but they were not the best by foot. Also heard from someone no longer at the hawks that tilley wasn't overly thrilled to relinquish the captaincy to Bates

Who would be sunshine and rainbows in that position? The fact they were always professional on the field and then thrived with a position change too is more important imo than any private grumblings.

Maybe not the most accurate kick but the team spent 2 seasons looking for them to get the ball out of defence. That's not going to be easily replicated with anyone currently on list imo.

 

[Aristarchus]

In AFLW any draft pick 3rd Rd onwards isn't really worth much imo, so I think we got decent enough on the player trades (in/out) considering its mostly abkut facilitating movement.

Though our role in the Taylor Smith trade is strange. Gambling on Sydney's 1st rounder next year at the cost of our 2nd rounder also is just strange.

 

[PenAndPaper]

Bit worried. Dupuy could be a final piece to a forward line but could she lead one and take pressure off Aine? And the depth behind to be tested with no Marge. Relying on Vukic/Symonds improving their forward craft.

See Adelaide got Egan for a bag of chips. Meanwhile we can't address the defence either. Binder will have her work cut out for her.

I think thats where Symonds will end up. She is very good over head and a good size, we already have the rucks covered atm with Wales and then even Vukic as backup.

 

[Millsie69]

Whilst we have hardly put ourselves into the Roos territory of flag contenders, I feel we ended up doing ok in the trade period.

Martin is a great get and will provide a point of difference in our midfield mix, complimenting the grunt work done by Bates, West and Fleming.

Dupuy will be a good signing for us. Despite her age, she takes heat off of Aine and gives us another marking forward target.

I'm sure we've got someone that can take kick-ins and distribute off half back to replace TLR.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Whilst we have hardly put ourselves into the Roos territory of flag contenders, I feel we ended up doing ok in the trade period.

Martin is a great get and will provide a point of difference in our midfield mix, complimenting the grunt work done by Bates, West and Fleming.

Dupuy will be a good signing for us. Despite her age, she takes heat off of Aine and gives us another marking forward target.

I'm sure we've got someone that can take kick-ins and distribute off half back to replace TLR.

I harped on about it all season, our biggest issue is inside 50s. Fix that and we contend.
We were too quick to launch a long kick inside 50 that resulted in a turn over (box hill had the same issue).

Not sure if it is coached, or if it is pressure

 

[PenAndPaper]

Ainslie Kemp is not being offered a contract for next year. Absolutely baffling move from the club.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Kemp on the surface seems baffling. But let's remember, she now doesnt have an acl (she never got a reco), shes a good club person, but maybe not worth the risk for the club

 

[streetspirit]

AFL.com.au's end of trade wrap up, prior to the Gilroy and Kemp news it appears.

IN
Jac Dupuy (trade, Gold Coast), Niamh Martin (trade, North Melbourne)

OUT
Rebecca Clottey (delisted), Nat Exon (delisted), Kristy Stratton (delisted), Sophie Butterworth (trade, St Kilda), Tilly Lucas-Rodd (trade, Greater Western Sydney)

As expected, inaugural captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd has been traded to GWS, having requested the move earlier in the month. It creates a gap at the back of stoppage for the Hawks, with the 2024 All-Australian often used as a sweeper and distributor behind the contest. After failing to land key forward support for best and fairest winner Aine McDonagh last year, the Hawks have successfully added contested marking key Jac Dupuy from Gold Coast. With the ability to also take ruck taps in the front half of the ground, her height will be welcomed after the club was seriously tested late in the year for that height right across the ground. Draftee Rebecca Clottey was delisted during the season, and it was Nat Exon who made her way onto the list in her place. Exon, however, has now also been delisted alongside small forward Kristy Stratton. Key forward Sophie Butterworth made her way to St Kilda, having struggled to break into the Hawks' side even when desperate for a key forward option, while the run and agility of Niamh Martin has been added, which will neatly complement the contested ball work of the likes of Eliza West, Emily Bates, and Daisy Flockart.

 

[streetspirit]

In what everyone here probably understands is likely a last hurrah, Gilroy signs on for next year

Gilroy to go again

Aileen Gilroy has signed a one-year deal to remain at the club in 2026.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[Aristarchus]

Great we're getting Gilroy for another season. '26 looks like it could be the swansong for a lot of players. So '27 should be a target for a lot of the youngsters to know the level they need to reach.

It's no Carlton and their ex-captain, but don't like the Kemp delisting at all. Not a good look for the club or how you should treat players imo. I assume the CBA has clauses that means she'll still get rehab help? Otherwise it makes it worse.

 

[streetspirit]

We've nominated Maya Dear - hasn't played footy recently, just basketball - for a father daughter pick at tonight's AFLW draft

Hawks, Lions make late bids to draft daughters of club legends

The daughters of Nigel Lappin and Paul Dear could be drafted on Monday night

www.afl.com.au