Áine McDonagh is the Round 5 Nature Valley MVP after a stellar performance in the Hawks’ 11-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

McDonagh slotted a career-high and game-high four goals, playing a key role in the Hawks' first win at the Kennedy Community Centre.

She also managed an equal game-high five score involvements, 13 disposals, five marks and three tackles.

McDonagh and the Hawks are Cairns-bound in Round 6 to take on the reigning premiers, North Melbourne, in what will be the forward’s 50^th AFLW match.