The big picture

Carlton come in 4th on the ladder with 36 points; Hawthorn are 8th on 28. Carlton have the higher position to protect.

Carlton are 9–4 in AFLW 2026, averaging 43.6 points for and 35.8 against.

Hawthorn are 7–5 in AFLW 2026, averaging 48.3 points for and 42.8 against.

Form

Carlton have won three of their last five and most recently lost to North Melbourne 13–49.

Hawthorn have won three of their last five and most recently beat West Coast Eagles 94–39.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2024: Carlton 2, Hawthorn 2.

Last time out (2026, Round 8), Carlton won 36–24 at IKON Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Carlton by 46 points in 2025 (79–33).

Players to watch

For Carlton, watch Abbie McKay (23.8 disposals a game, 1 goal in 2026) and Mimi Hill (23 disposals a game, 2 goals in 2026).

For Hawthorn, watch Eliza West (23.4 disposals a game, 1 goal in 2026) and Emily Bates (20.2 disposals a game in 2026).

At IKON Park

Carlton have won 13 of their last 22 at IKON Park.

Hawthorn have won 0 of 6 at IKON Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Carlton have the edge.