Melbourne AFLW Wins Under New Coach | Australia News

Melbourne’s AFLW season explodes with a fiery 19-point win over Hawthorn, headlined by breakout recruit Mia Austin’s four-goal blitz and the debut of new coach Tom Wilson. After a tense, back-and-forth battle that saw Hawthorn claw back to level before the final quarter, Melbourne’s defense locked down to seal the victory — while Liv Purcell made a commanding return from injury. Despite captain Kate Hore’s shaky goal-kicking, the Demons’ firepower proved too much, even as Hawthorn’s forward duo shone. It’s a bold new chapter for Melbourne — and a major leap for Wilson’s coaching legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0138d2270f7b6e