Famous five for Ponter as Crows dominate against Hawks

Danielle Ponter (right) kicked a club-record five goals in Adelaide's AFLW win over Hawthorn. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Danielle Ponter has kicked a club-record five goals as Adelaide brought Hawthorn back to earth with a thud in the AFLW.

The home team smashed the Hawks in the second term on Sunday with four goals to no score, on the way to a 26-point win at suburban Unley, 9.4 (58) to 4.8 (32).

The only setback for Adelaide was a serious-looking achilles tendon injury to Eloise Jones in the third term.

Jones had to be carried off the ground and was on crutches at the end of the game, with ice on the back of her right ankle.

Adelaide and Hawthorn came into the game with 2-0 starts, but the Crows were too good as Ponter and co-captain Ebony Marinoff dominated.

Ebony Marinoff (left) and Danielle Ponter.
Ebony Marinoff (left) and Danielle Ponter (centre) were superb in the Crows' win over the Hawks.

Marinoff continued her outstanding form with a game-high 33 possessions.

She and Ponter, who kicked Adelaide's opening three goals, also had six clearances apiece.

"It was a great performance. The goals were outstanding, but some of her work around the contest and the stoppage was equally good," Crows coach Matthew Clarke said of Ponter.

"Obviously we know she's been a very talented player for a long period of time and stood up for us in some really big games. It was good for her to have a day out."

Clarke also had a laugh at his own expense, noting he played Ponter as a defender in her first two senior games.

But the Crows coach was grim-faced when asked about Jones.

"It's not great, so we obviously wait for the scans. It's not looking wonderful ... it could be significant," he said.

"If there's a tear, that's no good.''

The Hawks led by a point at quarter-time, but the Crows were threatening with three more inside-50s.

Adelaide ran rampant in the second term as they kicked with a strong wind, killing off the game.

Chelsea Biddell of the Crows chased by Bridie Hipwell of the Hawks.
Adelaide's Chelsea Biddell (left) received close attention from Hawthorn's Bridie Hipwell.

Hawthorn, who had come into the match as the highest-scoring team so far this season, did not kick a goal from midway through the opening term until late in the third.

Captain Emily Bates, who returned from injury, broke the drought and was the Hawks' best, with 28 possessions and six clearances.

Trailing by 37 points in the third quarter, Hawthorn rallied and averted a blowout loss, but the damage was done.

"It was not complete, but ultimately I'm really happy with the outcome," Clarke said.

"To have three wins on the board early is great."

Chelsea Biddell and Stevie-Lee Thompson were also rock-solid in defence for the Crows, while ruck Jessica Allan racked up 30 hit-outs.

New Hawthorn coach Daniel Webster said his emerging team had learned some tough lessons from one of the league's best sides.

"We started OK - that second quarter was one that really hurt us. They got on top and we got a little bit reactive, sat back a little bit, as opposed to getting after the game," he said.

License this article

What is AAPNews?

For the first time, Australian Associated Press is delivering news straight to the consumer.

No ads. No spin. News straight-up.

Not only do you get to enjoy high-quality news delivered straight to your desktop or device, you do so in the knowledge you are supporting media diversity in Australia.

AAP Is Australia’s only independent newswire service, free from political and commercial influence, producing fact-based public interest journalism across a range of topics including politics, courts, sport, finance and entertainment.

What is AAPNews?
The Morning Wire

Wake up to AAPNews’ morning news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox or mobile device, bringing you up to speed with all that has happened overnight at home and abroad, as well as setting you up what the day has in store.

AAPNews Morning Wire
AAPNews Breaking News
Breaking News

Be the first to know when major breaking news happens.


Notifications will be sent to your device whenever a big story breaks, ensuring you are never in the dark when the talking points happen.

Focused Content

Enjoy the best of AAP’s specialised Topics in Focus. AAP has reporters dedicated to bringing you hard news and feature content across a range of specialised topics including Environment, Agriculture, Future Economies, Arts and Refugee Issues.

AAPNews Focussed Content
Subscription Plans

Choose the plan that best fits your needs. AAPNews offers two basic subscriptions, all billed monthly.

Once you sign up, you will have seven days to test out the service before being billed.

AAPNews Full Access Plan
Full Access
AU$10
  • Enjoy all that AAPNews has to offer
  • Access to breaking news notifications and bulletins
  • Includes access to all AAPNews’ specialised topics
Join Now
AAPNews Student Access Plan
Student Access
AU$5
  • Gain access via a verified student email account
  • Enjoy all the benefits of the ‘Full Access’ plan at a reduced rate
  • Subscription renews each month
Join Now
AAPNews Annual Access Plan
Annual Access
AU$99
  • All the benefits of the 'Full Access' subscription at a discounted rate
  • Subscription automatically renews after 12 months
Join Now

AAPNews also offers enterprise deals for businesses so you can provide an AAPNews account for your team, organisation or customers. Click here to contact AAP to sign-up your business today.

SEVEN DAYS FREE
Download the app
Download AAPNews on the App StoreDownload AAPNews on the Google Play Store