VFLW Coach Patrick Hill has assessed each player's performance in Hawthorn's narrow win over the Tigers.
Read: VFLW match report - Round 8
Steph Carroll
"Steph was a calming influence down back and repelled many an opposition attack. Her ball use was good on the day." PH
Chantella Perera
"With Conway a late withdrawal, Perera adapted well to a new role and defended grimly." PH
Julia Crockett-Grills
"Jules collected 19 disposals on her way to a solid game in the midfield. Her run and spread was good." PH
Rebecca Beeson
"Bec laid seven tackles to go with her 18 possessions in another quality game through the midfield." PH
Mel Kuys
"Mel played a different role this week and adapted well. Her workrate forward of the ball was outstanding and capped it off with a quality goal." PH
Tahni Nestor
"Tahni returned from injury and worked hard to create space. Five tackles and 10 touches was a good result first game back." PH
Ebony Nixon
"Ebony was instrumental down back with 16 possessions. Her marking is a feature of her game and she was good again this week." PH
Olivia Flanagan
"Liv moved back into the midfield and was full of run. Her 14 possessions were complimented with six tackles, including a very special one that resulted in the game winning goal." PH
Cassandra Papadopoulas
"Cassie defended strongly as part of a back six that kept Richmond to just 5 scoring shots from their 30 entries." PH
Lou Wotton
"Lou had a good day in the ruck against a much taller opponent. Her combination with Tam Luke is giving us a great advantage." PH
Pepa Randall
"Unfortunately for Pepa, her day ended before half time with a game-ending injury. She had been a solid performer up until that point." PH
Tamara Luke
"Tam's influence around the ground was not as profound as recent weeks, but her ruckwork was strong, winning 21 hit outs. She also laid six tackles." PH
Meg Hutchins
"Hutch collected 22 possessions, took four marks and kicked what could possibly be the goal of the season." PH
Sarah Perkins
"Sarah battled bravely against three and four opponents for most of the day. Unfortunately our ball movement and running patterns let her down." PH
Jess Sibley
"Jess was rock solid in defence and made some good decisions with ball in hand. Her 13 touches were quality." PH
Kim Ebb
"Kim played on the last line of defence and got the better of her opponent for most of the day. Kim's ball use remains strong." PH
Emily Gilder
"Kicked one goal and laid six tackles in another important performance up forward." PH
Clare O'Donnell
"Claire started the game strongly and was her usual bullocking self. Her forward pressure is an important part of our plans moving forward. She also finished with one goal." PH
Jayde Van Dyk
"Jayde was our standout performer on the day and a worthy MVP. Jayde was seemingly everywhere in defence and finished with a game-high 26 possessions, laid nine tackles and took six marks with five of them contested. This was Jayde’s best performance of the year and bodes well for a strong finish to the season." PH
Jade Barnden
"Jade had some good moments in the second quarter when she took three marks inside 50 in three minutes. The last set up our third goal of the day." PH
Sarah McNamara
"Sarah worked hard to provide plenty of support for the defenders and collected 12 touches for her troubles. Her seven tackles were also important." PH
Ellie MacDonald
"Ellie's ability to cover the ground is important for our team. She has clean hands and plenty of leg speed. Ellie collected 11 possessions in low game time." PH
Belle Price
"Belle continues to learn her craft and has done well adapting to senior footy. This was only her second game of senior footy and a big learning curve." PH
