Eliza West led by example in the Hawks Qualifying Final clash with North Melbourne, earning her the Nature Valley MVP title for Week 1 of finals.

The stand-in skipper finished with a game-high 27 disposals, of which 14 were contested possessions and she had an equal game-high four clearances.

The 28-year-old also racked up 18 handballs, five tackles three marks and three inside 50s.

West and the Hawks return to Ikon Park this Saturday night for their Semi Final against Carlton from 7.15pm.