Hawthorn will be eager to return to the winners list when it takes on the Gold Coast Suns this Saturday at UTAS Stadium.
The Hawks are coming off the back of a narrow 12-point loss to St Kilda, while it was the opposite story for Gold Coast who secured a three-point victory against West Coast to keep its slim finals hopes alive.
Hawthorn fans will get the opportunity to celebrate their captain Ben McEvoy as he suits up for his 250th career game.
McEvoy joined the Hawks in 2014 and has since gone on to play 158 in the brown and gold, prior to his 91 games with St Kilda.
In further excitement for fans, first-year player Jai Serong will also make his AFL debut.
Details:
WHO: Hawthorn vs Gold Coast
WHEN: Saturday 6 August 1.45pm (AEST)
WHERE: UTAS Stadium
BROADCAST: Fox Sports
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports, and can be streamed through Kayo.
Follow @hawthornfc on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates throughout the game.
Membership and Ticketing
Round 21 is a UTAS home game for the Hawks. All members with home game entitlements have access to this game (excluding three-game members and Hawks Insider).
We strongly encourage members with general admission access to upgrade to a reserved seat due to limited general admission capacity. For more information on how to attend this game including how to access your digital membership card click here.
Not yet a member? Join our family! Visit online or call our membership team on 1 3000 HAWKS (42957) to speak to a team member.
You can also buy tickets to attend this match via Ticketmaster.
The Hawthorn Club Hub will be located outside Gate 2 from 11.45am.
Merchandise
HawksNest outlets will be available at the game for you to suit up in the latest Hawthorn gear. Outlets will be available at Gates 2 and 4, and will be open from when gates open. Hawks members, show your 2022 membership card for 10 per cent off your full price purchase.
Attending the Game
This match is proudly brought you by Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania. Head to the concourse inside Gate 4 from 12pm onwards to check out all the fun activities, including aero-medical training plane simulator on display to explore, Hawka photo opportunities, give-aways for kids and the opportunity to win a RFDS TAS merchandise pack.
We will also have a special on-field challenge for four lucky participants with the winner taking home an exclusive Junction Arts Festival Gold Package including accommodation for two, festival pass, beverage package and a deluxe gourmet Tasmanian hamper!
If the weather permits, a Maccas Kick to Kick will take place following the match – listen out for ground announcements on the day.
For all of those driving to the match, plenty of parking will be available at New Roundhouse Car Park at Inveresk. With over 850 spots available, access the car park from Forster Street and then take a short walk to Gate 10 of UTAS Stadium.
This will be a cashless event, so please bring along an alternative method of payment to the game.
if you are flying over for the game, enjoy an extra 5% discount when you book Melbourne Airport Parking online with code HAWKS2022.
Last time we met
Gold Coast (121) defeated Hawthorn (54) – Round 11, 2022
The Suns were to strong when they last met the Hawks in Darwin, taking home a 67-point win.
In one of the Hawks’ more disappointing performance of the season, the Gold Coast got on top early and never took its foot off the pedal.
Leading from the start, the Suns kicked nine of the first 11 goals and led by as much as 47 points late in the second term.
The Hawks had few answers for Gold Coast, with the Suns continuing their dominance in the second half.
Tom Mitchell (29 disposals), Harry Morrison (24 disposals) and James Sicily (21 disposals) were the shining lights for the Hawks on what was a tough day.
Our last game
St Kilda (75) defeated Hawthorn (63)
It was a game of two-halves last Saturday, with St Kilda hanging on to secure a 12-point victory against a fast-finishing Hawthorn at Marvel.
The Saints looked to be on their way to a comfortable win after booting seven unanswered goals between the first and third terms which helped open up a 44-point lead.
However, the Hawks had other plans, kicking eight of the last ten goals - including the final five - to create a grandstand finish.
Luke Breust cut the margin to 12 points with just under six minutes to go, but in the end, the Saints were able to do just enough to hang on.
Jai Newcombe and Jack Scrimshaw finished with an equal game-high two goals each, while Tom Mitchell, Josh Ward and Harry Morrison featured among the best on ground.
