# Swans and Hawks advance in AFLW elimination finals

> Sydney and Hawthorn win their elimination finals to progress to the semi-finals, while Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast see their seasons end.
- Title: Swans and Hawks advance in AFLW elimination finals · Abc
- Summary: Sydney and Hawthorn win their elimination finals to progress to the semi-finals, while Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast see their seasons end.
- Keywords: sydney swans, western bulldogs, hawthorn hawks, gold coast suns, aflw, elimination finals, chloe molloy, eliza west, Abc
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-11-08/aflw-elimination-finals-swans-bulldogs-suns-hawks/107361122
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:50:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sydney swans, western bulldogs, hawthorn hawks, gold coast suns, aflw, elimination finals, chloe molloy, eliza west, news, politics
## Swans beat Bulldogs in wet weather
Sydney defeated Western Bulldogs by 29 points in an elimination final at Henson Park on Sunday. The Swans won 7.4 (46) to 2.5 (17) in wet and windy conditions.
## Molloy's defence proves decisive
Chloe Molloy, the league-leading goalkicker, played a surprise cameo down back. She finished with one goal, 12 intercepts and 14 contested possessions to lift Sydney to victory.
## Kennedy shuts down Pritchard
Tanya Kennedy locked down Bulldogs co-captain Isabelle Pritchard, who was returning from a knee injury. Kennedy laid 17 tackles while Pritchard managed just 14 disposals and three clearances.
## Hawks break finals drought
Hawthorn defeated Gold Coast by 18 points at People First Stadium on Sunday. The Hawks won 8.9 (57) to 6.3 (39), breaking through after bombing out of finals in straight sets in 2024 and 2025.
## West and Stone lead Hawks
Eliza West had 29 disposals and one goal for Hawthorn, while Laura Stone managed 21 disposals and two goals. Casey Sherriff, Hayley McLaughlin and Jasmine Fleming all picked up 20 touches.
## Hawks dominate third quarter
A commanding third quarter paved the path for Hawthorn's victory. The Hawks' backline repelled 11 consecutive entries from Gold Coast while their midfield trampled the Suns at clearance.
## Swans face Geelong, Hawks play Carlton
Sydney will next play Geelong in an away semi-final. Hawthorn will face Carlton in the first semi-final next Saturday night at Princes Park. The Bulldogs' and Suns' seasons are over.
## Key takeaway

Sydney defeated Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn beat Gold Coast in AFLW elimination finals on Sunday, advancing to semi-finals while their opponents' seasons ended.