Despite a tough loss against GWS, a few Hawks had some important wins in statistical categories.

Aileen Gilroy and Tilly Lucas-Rodd both laid a game-high eight tackles, while Lucy Wales followed close by on seven. The highest Giant tackler was Alicia Eva with six.

Even though the game resulted in a loss, Hawthorn applied its trademark tackling pressure, out-tackling the Giants 72-40.

Leading the way in hit-outs was Round 7 Rising Star Lucy Wales with 24. Irish forward Aine McDonagh also pitched in with six hit-outs, leading the Hawks to win the overall count 30-22.

Catherine Brown was again able to clear space with her long kicks, finishing with a game-high 419 metres gained to go with her 14 disposals.

Young defender Jenna Richardson spent a game-high 99 per cent of time on-ground, recording 10 disposals to complement a game-high nine intercepts.

Hawthorn now returns home to face Brisbane at Frankston Oval on Saturday night.