Show Notes
In this episode of The Bench, Tim and Liam recap Hawthorn's 9 point win over Collingwood in Round 6 of the AFLW.
They discuss key player performances, fan reactions, and some concerns about overpossessing the ball. From a smug sounding Liam analysing Mackenzie Eardley's return to defence, to Tim dissecting why Aileen Gilroy's return was so important. They analyse other key performances and discuss other fan reactions as well in a jam packed episode, before taking a look ahead to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
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