Four Hawks have been recognised for their stellar 2026 seasons with selection in the 2026 AFLW All-Australian squad.
Hawthorn has representatives from every line in the squad, with Áine McDonagh and Poppy Stockwell in the forward line, defender Jenna Richardson, and ruck Lucy Wales in the mix for the 2026 final team.
After her maiden selection in the 2025 All-Australian team, Áine McDonagh is in the mix to take home back-to-back blazers.
The 28-year-old finished equal second in the league with 26 goals for the home-and-away season, averaging two per game as well as 13.7 disposals, 3.8 marks and 2.9 tackles.
56 goals and counting... That's our Galway Girl 🥹 Her first goal of the night saw Áine McDonagh overtake Cora Staunton as the most goals by an Irish player 🇮🇪 https://t.co/TG2P4zDWgf
— Hawthorn FC AFLW (@hawthornaflw) August 23, 2026
Fellow forward Poppy Stockwell has earned her first All-Australian squad selection in her debut season with the Hawks.
The 23-year-old averaged a goal a game, having kicked 15 for the season thus far to finish tenth on the league tally, along with 3.6 score involvements and 2.5 marks.
After a breakout 2025 campaign, Lucy Wales has taken her game to a new level in 2026 to return to the All-Australian squad.
The 23-year-old averaged 19.9 hitouts (third in the league), 18.8 disposals and 4.8 marks, in which she ranks fifth in the league.
Jenna Richardson continued to hold down the Hawthorn backline in 2026, earning herself a spot in the 2026 All-Australian squad.
The 25-year-old finished second in the league for marks with 70, averaging 5.8 marks and 2.6 intercept marks across her 12 games to date.
Jenna Richardson aka Miss Reliable aka Intercepting Queen aka Brick Wall plays her 50th game in the brown and gold this weekend 🤎 READ MORE: https://t.co/dCj2J8XN1x https://t.co/6ZtKysPJkR
— Hawthorn FC AFLW (@hawthornaflw) October 16, 2026
The final All-Australian team will be announced at the AFLW Awards on Monday 23 November.
Áine McDonagh
- 2025 All-Australian Team.
- 2024 Extended Squad.
- 12 matches this season, 26 goals, 14 behinds.
- Averages 13.7 disposals, 53.0% disposal efficiency, 3.8 marks, 1.8 inside 50s, 5.4 score involvements, 0.8 contested marks, 2.9 tackles and 0.4 goal assists.
Jenna Richardson
- Never Previously All-Australian Team.
- 2024 Extended Squad.
- 12 matches this season, 1 goal, 1 behind.
- Averages 14.7 disposals, 66.5% disposal efficiency, 5.8 marks, 2.6 intercept marks, 2.5 spoils and 4.3 rebound 50s.
Poppy Stockwell
- Never Previously All-Australian.
- 12 matches this season, 15 goals, 15 behinds.
- Averages 10.9 disposals, 45.8% disposal efficiency, 2.5 marks, 1.8 inside 50s, 3.6 score involvements, 0.3 contested marks, 1.8 tackles and 0.1 goal assists.
Lucy Wales
- Never Previously All-Australian Team.
- 2024 Extended Squad.
- 12 matches this season, 3 goals, 2 behinds.
- Averages 18.8 disposals, 65.9% disposal efficiency, 10.7 contested possessions, 37.3 ruck contests, 19.9 hitouts, 4.8 hitouts to advantage, 2.8 score involvements and 3.0 clearances.
