Old Haileybury build momentum through to Grand Final – Division 3 Women’s Preliminary Final Review

Hawthorn 2.3 (15) def by Old Haileybury 4.5 (47)

Old Haileybury have won their way through to the Grand Final with a 32-point win over Hawthorn on Sunday.

After the Hawks got off to a fast start in the first quarter, leading by eight points at the break, it was the Hearts who swung the momentum back holding the home side scoreless in the second, whilst kicking three goals of their own.

Old Haileybury controlled the second half holding the Hawks to a singular point whilst extending their lead.

Hearts vice-captain Gypsy Fowell kicked three of her side’s seven goals alongside Sienna Allan who kicked two, while Tess Barker and Reanna Barbakas kicked one apiece.

For the Hawks it was goals from both Emogen Johnson and Emily Truscott that filled their goal tally.

Hawthorn coach Aaron Miller applauded both his team and the opposition.

“Old Haileybury were terrific and deserve their spot in the Grand Final. My girls were also fantastic and never gave up on the task at hand, just a little inexperienced and hopefully we’ll be back in the finals next season.”

Grand Final Preview

This week sees Parkdale and Old Haileybury face off for the 2026 Division 3 Women’s Premiership.

The Vultures, who finished top of the ladder and have been the in form team, won the most recent encounter between these two teams, beating the Hearts in Round 13 by 15 points.

Old Haileybury finished third and have reached the Grand Final the long way, last beating the Vultures in Round 8.

The Hearts will be coming into the game as underdogs but have been one of only two teams that have managed to beat the Vultures this season and are fresh off two strong momentum building wins.

The Vultures are the team to beat losing only twice this season and currently holding a three-game winning streak.