Tighe clunks everything in marking masterclass

Irish sensation Aine Tighe has monstered Hawthorn to deliver Fremantle a 13-point victory and its second win of the season.

The key forward starred, booting three goals and hauling in 12 marks (five contested) and 20 disposals as the Freo prevailed 5.5 (35) to 3.4 (22) at Fremantle Oval.

Incredibly, six of the game's eight goals were kicked by Irish players, but Tighe was clearly the star of the show.

The 31-year-old teed up teammate Orlagh Lally for a first-quarter goal while Hawks Aine McDonagh and Aileen Gilroy kicked a major apiece.

Fremantle midfield duo Kiara Bowers (25 disposals and eight clearances) and Hayley Miller (22 touches, six clearances) were busy throughout.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:01

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    Kiara Bowers spoke moments after the final siren of Freo's round three win over Hawthorn.

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  • 01:33

    'We got back to our brand of football.' | Aine Tighe on Fox Footy

    Aine Tighe spoke moments after the final siren of Freo's round three win over Hawthorn.

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  • 01:54

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  • 00:20

    AFLW Team Song: Fremantle

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  • 03:42

    'Very grateful for the club and my teammates' | Ange Stannett

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  • 01:54

    Lisa Webb post-match | Round 3 v Hawks AFLW

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round three's match against Hawthorn

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  • 02:40

    Tighe clunks everything in marking masterclass

    Aine Tighe impresses time and time again with a stunning haul of 12 marks to go alongside three goals

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  • 04:41

    AFLW Match Highlights | Round 3 v Hawthorn

    Freo and the Hawks clash in round three of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.

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  • 00:19

    Antonio amazes with typically stunning shot

    Ebony Antonio lands this ridiculous finish to inch Freo closer to a hard-fought win

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  • 00:34

    The Irish combine for this beauty!

    Orlagh Lally links up with Aine Tighe to land this superb major for Freo

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  • 00:38

    Tighe catches the eye with absolute stunner

    Aine Tighe shows her usual brilliance in front of goal with this magnificent finish

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  • 00:37

    Round Three | Team Selection with Lisa Webb

    Senior Coach Lisa Webb runs through team selection ahead of Saturday's clash against Hawthorn at Fremantle Oval

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  • 04:49

    Lisa Webb and Ange Stannett | Media conference

    Lisa Webb and Ange Stannett spoke to WA media ahead of Ange's 50th game.

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For the Hawks, midfield recruit Emily Bates (22) and Tilly Lucas-Rodd (21 touches, five clearances) were impressive.

Fremantle got off to the perfect start when Tighe clunked an early mark and kicked truly.

The forward booted two first-quarter majors and had a hand in another to nudge the Freo out to an early three-goal lead.

The Hawks responded and kicked the next three goals through Gilroy, Greta Bodey and McDonagh.

Fremantle appeared on the ropes when McDonagh burst away and ran into an open goal to cut the deficit to a point early in the third term.

Tighe would have the answer again however, as she stood tall at the top of the goal square to take her 10th mark, over Kaitlyn Ashmore, and converted to give the hosts some breathing room.

The ever-reliable Ebony Antonio then pulled off a classy pick-up and kicked what proved to be the sealing goal early in the fourth quarter.

Freo (2-1) will now travel to play Essendon (2-1) at Windy Hill next Sunday, while Hawthorn (1-2) next face reigning premiers Melbourne on Friday night.

04:41

AFLW Match Highlights | Round 3 v Hawthorn

Freo and the Hawks clash in round three of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.


FREMANTLE        3.1     3.2     4.4     5.5 (35)
HAWTHORN        0.0     2.2     3.2     3.4 (22)

GOALS
Fremantle: Tighe 3, Antonio, Lally
Hawthorn: Bodey, Gilroy, McDonagh

BEST 
Fremantle: Tighe, Bowers, Miller, Lally, East
Hawthorn: Ashmore, Bates, Stratton, Lucas-Rodd, Richardson

INJURIES 
Fremantle: Nil
Hawthorn: Nil

Reports: Nil 

Crowd: 2,092 at Fremantle Oval