Hawthorn will take on Sydney in Launceston in an ANZAC Day clash this Monday.
Following a nail-biting finish against Geelong, the Hawks will endeavour to keep the winning momentum going when they play their first game in Tasmania for 2022.
For the first time, the Hawks will proudly wear a dedicated ANZAC guernsey, honouring those who have served the country as both teams battle it out for the Alec Campbell Cup.
Campbell was the last surviving Gallipoli veteran and was a Launceston local.
As part of the guernsey sales and in continued support of the RSL, Hawthorn will donate to the RSL’s 2022 ANZAC Appeal.
The match will mark just the second time Hawthorn has played the Swans in Tasmania.
For a full list of all known players from the Hawthorn Football Club who served their country in war, visit hawthornfc.com.au/club/history/war-service.
Details:
WHO: Hawthorn vs Sydney
WHAT: Round 6
WHEN: Monday 25 April, 12.30pm
WHERE: University of Tasmania Stadium
BROADCAST: Fox Footy
What’s on
A pre-game ANZAC ceremony will be held on-field, with the Royal Australian Navy Band playing during the pre-game and half-time entertainment.
The new Roundhouse Car Park at Inveresk – which has 850 spaces – will be open to the public. Fans can access the parking from Forster Street, with it being a short easy walk to Gate 10.
How to watch
Thinking of going to the game? Limited seats have just been released via Ticketmaster.
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy, and can be streamed through Kayo.
Follow @hawthornfc on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates throughout the game.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (89) defeated Sydney (51) - Round 13, 2021
Hawthorn seized control of the match at the SCG from the get-go, dominating the contested possession count in the opening term before booting five goals to two in the second.
The Hawks finished with a 38-point upset win, with debutant Jai Newcombe ferocious in the contests finishing with 14 tackles, the most by any debutant in VFL/AFL history.
Tom Mitchell, Jaeger O’Meara, Changkuoth Jiath, Sam Frost and Jack Scrimshaw were also among the side’s best.
Our last game
Hawthorn (92) defeated Geelong (80)
The Hawks had a thrilling win against the Cats in last week’s Easter Monday blockbuster.
The first quarter could not have started off better with the brown and gold scoring three goals within the first six minutes.
Geelong put on an impressive fight to come back and lead in the third quarter, but the Hawks managed to ultimately contain their run.
A match saving contest from Luke Breust allowed Mitch Lewis to kick the game winning goal for the Hawks.
In his 200th game, Jack Gunston kicked three goals, while Jai Newcombe was outstanding earning the NAB Rising Star Nomination for Round 5.
Lewis, James Sicily, Dylan Moore, Jack Scrimshaw and Jarman Impey were named as Hawthorn's best.
