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Dees flex muscles late to launch new era in style against Hawks
MELBOURNE has started its new AFLW era under Tom Wilson in style with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn to begin the 2026 campaign.
The Dees proved too clinical in the fourth term for the Hawks, wrestling back momentum to run out 9.6 (60) to 6.5 (41) victors.
Melbourne was too slick in the first quarter, piling on five goals to Hawthorn's two as veterans Kate Hore and Tayla Harris ran riot early.
Hore was everywhere, dominating around the coalface and as a serious threat in the front half, finishing with 22 disposals, nine score involvements, five marks and 1.4.
Mia Austin wastes no time settling into her new home, booting four goals in an impressive first-up showing for the Demons
Four-goal Austin gives Dees perfect start to new AFLW era
Mia Austin kicked four goals in her first match for Melbourne. (Getty Images: Daniel Pockett)
Melbourne has defeated Hawthorn by 19 points in their opening round AFLW match.
Thursday night's clash was the first for coach Tom Wilson has coach of Melbourne.
Melbourne's new dawn in the AFLW has begun with a win, with recruit Mia Austin kicking four goals to give Demons coach Tom Wilson victory in his first match in charge.
Hawthorn tested last year's preliminary finalists at Princes Park on Thursday night, and went into the final quarter level.
But the Dees kept the Hawks scoreless in the final term to secure a 19-point round one triumph.
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