AFLW Match Report: Eagles’ Finals Campaign Ends Against Carlton
The West Coast Eagles’ 2025 AFLW season concluded with a 41-point loss to Carlton at IKON Park on Saturday, marking the end of the Eagles’ first-ever finals appearance. Despite challenging wet conditions in Melbourne, Carlton dominated on their home ground, defeating the Eagles 9.6 (60) to 2.7 (19).
Eagles’ Key Performers
The Eagles’ young talents showed resilience in the club’s biggest AFLW game to date. Ella Roberts led the effort with a game-high 30 touches and 12 tackles, also scoring the team’s first finals goal. First-year players Charlotte Riggs and Kayla Dalgleish contributed effectively in the tough weather, while defenders Charlie Thomas and Jess Rentsch played crucial roles in defense.
Legacy of Dana Hooker
This match marked the final AFLW appearance for Dana Hooker, a club stalwart and inaugural player who announced her retirement in Round 12, concluding a remarkable ten-year career.
Game Progression
- Carlton kept the Eagles scoreless in the first quarter.
- Roberts finally put West Coast on the board in the second quarter.
- The Blues’ young players surged in the third quarter, adding three goals.
- Sophie McKay scored two goals and had eight disposals in the third quarter.
- Ireland's Erone Fitzpatrick and Dayna Finn adapted well to the cold, wet conditions, driving Carlton’s attack with strong runs.
“Ella Roberts battled hard all day, finishing with a game-high 30 touches and 12 tackles, and also kicked the team’s first finals goal.”
“The game was the last for inaugural AFLW player Dana Hooker, who announced her retirement in round 12, bringing an end to an incredible 10-year career.”
The Eagles showed promise through their young players but were ultimately outmatched by a dominant Carlton side on their home turf.
Author's Summary: West Coast Eagles’ inaugural AFLW finals campaign ended with a strong but ultimately outplayed effort against Carlton, highlighted by standout performances from their emerging young stars.
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