Hawthorn is set to kick off its 2022 home and away season with a bang in front of a home crowd at the ‘G.
The Hawks will take on North Melbourne at the MCG for the first round of the season, delivering some real highlights for Hawthorn members and fans.
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The clash will mark a momentous occasion with it being Sam Mitchell’s first outing as Hawthorn’s senior coach.
The four-time premiership Hawk took over the helm at the end of the 2021 season and has since brought in an exciting change with a new-look coaching panel featuring David Hale Robert Harvey, Adrian Hickmott, Andy Collins, Chris Newman and Andy Otten.
It will also be the first time the two teams have met at the MCG since Round 3 in 2019, having played their most recent outings between UTAS Stadium and Marvel Stadium.
But most pleasingly, the opening game presents an opportunity for Hawthorn members and fans to get back to doing what they love – attending a home game blockbuster at the ‘G.
Hawthorn’s Chief Commercial Officer Ash Klein said the fixture release was a significant moment for members and supporters after another challenging year.
“To have the fixture locked in for our season opener in 2022 is just fantastic,” Klein said.
“It was difficult being away from our Victorian members and fans for the back half of season 2021.
“An opening match at our Melbourne home is really exciting and we’re looking forward to welcoming back our members and fans. We hope to see as many of our brown and gold family fill the stands.”
The Hawks will kick off their 2022 season on Sunday 20 March at 1.10pm. The match will be televised on Foxtel and Kayo.
The full Round 1 fixture can be found below, with the remaining home and away match ups for 2022 set to be revealed later this week.
Wednesday, March 16
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 7.10pm
Thursday, March 17
Carlton v Richmond at the MCG, 7.25pm
Friday, March 18
St Kilda v Collingwood at Marvel Stadium, 7.50pm
Saturday, March 19
Geelong v Essendon at the MCG, 2.10pm
GWS Giants v Sydney at Olympic Park, 5.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 8.10pm
Sunday, March 20
Hawthorn v North Melbourne at the MCG, 1.10pm
Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval, 4.10pm
West Coast v Gold Coast at Perth Stadium, 7.40pm
Stay tuned across hawthornfc.com.au for further fixture announcements.
