In the final episode of the series, Hawthorn VFLW Senior Coach Bec Goddard joins the podcast to review and share her highlights of the 2021 VFLW season. In her second year as coach, Goddard discusses the team’s growth over the last six months and forecasts what the future holds for the club’s entry into the AFLW competition.

<div>In the final episode of the series, Hawthorn VFLW Senior Coach Bec Goddard joins the podcast to review and share her highlights of the 2021 VFLW season. In her second year as coach, Goddard discusses the team’s growth over the last six months and forecasts what the future holds for the club’s entry into the AFLW competition.</div>

Inside Hawthorn, we know we're ready for an AFLW licence, and it's time for the rest of the country to know it too. Tune in every fortnight, as VFLW Captain Jess Trend and co-host Stephanie Edwards create a platform for the incredible women of Hawthorn to share their stories.

A Hawthorn podcast showcasing the powerful people and stories within Hawthorn's women's football program.

Kicking Down the Door

In the final episode of the series, Hawthorn VFLW Senior Coach Bec Goddard joins the podcast to review and share her highlights of the...

The season behind us and AFLW aspirations ahead

Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn’s newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of age, McRae had only played two full seasons of football before she was selected for the 2020 AFLW Draft Combine. Having missed her chance amidst the challenges of the pandemic, McRae shares how new opportunities have led her to don the brown-and-gold for the current VFLW season.

<div>Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn’s newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of age, McRae had only played two full seasons of football before she was selected for the 2020 AFLW Draft Combine. Having missed her chance amidst the challenges of the pandemic, McRae shares how new opportunities have led her to don the brown-and-gold for the current VFLW season.</div>

Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn's newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of...

Country girl turned footy standout

Former AFLW player Ainslie Kemp has had her fair share of injury troubles, but it hasn’t stopped her from pursuing what she loves most – footy. Kemp shares how the obstacles she’s encountered have led her to become Hawthorn’s VFLW runner, playing a vital role as a mentor both on-and-off field.

<div>Former AFLW player Ainslie Kemp has had her fair share of injury troubles, but it hasn’t stopped her from pursuing what she loves most – footy. Kemp shares how the obstacles she’s encountered have led her to become Hawthorn’s VFLW runner, playing a vital role as a mentor both on-and-off field.</div>

Former AFLW player Ainslie Kemp has had her fair share of injury troubles, but it hasn't stopped her from pursuing what she loves most...

One door closes, another opens

School teacher by day, football coach by night. VFLW assistant coach Lou Wotton takes us behind the scenes of her new role at the Hawks and shares how her skills and experience as both a professional athlete and secondary teacher have led her to where she is today.

<div>School teacher by day, football coach by night. VFLW assistant coach Lou Wotton takes us behind the scenes of her new role at the Hawks and shares how her skills and experience as both a professional athlete and secondary teacher have led her to where she is today.</div>

School teacher by day, football coach by night. VFLW assistant coach Lou Wotton takes us behind the scenes of her new role at the Hawks...

The season behind us and AFLW aspirations ahead

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