Hawthorn will finally get the chance to play its first home and away game in Darwin in 2022.
The AFL confirmed on Tuesday that the Hawks will be hosted by the Gold Coast Suns at TIO Stadium in Round 11 next year to celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
The 2022 fixture will see the Northern Territory host three AFL games, with the Suns set to return to Darwin in Round 12 while Melbourne will host a game at TIO Traeger Park in Alice Springs with further details to be confirmed.
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Hawthorn Chief Commercial Officer Ash Klein welcomed the news of the club’s opportunity to play for premiership points in Darwin for the first time in its history.
“The club was disappointed this year when it was unable to play its fixtured match-up against the Suns in Darwin due to COVID-19 restrictions,” Klein said.
“We’re rapt that we will get to head up there next year to celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round in what will be a proud moment for the club.
“Hawthorn shares a special connection to the Territory with our community and football ties to the region of Katherine, so this is another great chapter in this strong relationship.”
Stay tuned to hawthornfc.com.au for further fixture updates.
