Hawthorn got through its AFLW season opener unscathed, with Aine McDonagh, Isabelle Porter, Emily Everist and Jenna Richardson remaining on the injury list. 

In further good news, McDonagh and Porter will return to full training this week, according to Hawks AFLW Head Physiotherapist Alex McVeigh.

Everist and Richardson are also progressing well in their respective rehab programs.

"Emily completed straight-line running last week and will continue progressing her on-ground loads this week as a part of her rehab plan," McVeigh said.

“Richo had a great week in the gym and will start running on the AlterG this week as part of her bone stress injury rehab.”

AFLW Injury List 

Aine McDonagh - ribs - return this week 

Isabelle Porter - thigh (stress response) - return this week

Emily Everist - ankle - 2 weeks

Jenna Richardson - thigh (stress response) - 7 weeks