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Dana Hooker normally never yells at her television, but last Saturday was an exception.
The West Coast midfielder sat on the sofa with his daughters, his nails digging into his hands as he anxiously watched the AFLW match between Sydney and Essendon.
Dana Hooker runs away in the Round 12 match against Carlton.Credit: AFL Pictures
The Eagles had lost to Carlton 24 hours earlier and needed the injury-plagued Bombers to triumph over the Swans to make their first final appearance.
Other Eagles players gathered at Amy Franklin’s home to watch the game, but Hooker chose to stay home with his family.
“I’m usually very calm, but it was such a close contest that I was very on the ball,” Hooker said. “Zara, my 10-month-old baby was sitting on the floor and jumping every time I screamed.”
Hooker’s excitement created an extra advantage; The 34-year-old midfielder recently announced her retirement after playing 10 seasons in the AFLW for two clubs.
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