Footy is officially back this week with the first pre-season hit-outs of the year finally here.
Hawthorn will head down the highway to take on Geelong in a match simulation this Thursday at GMHBA Stadium from 4pm.
Access to the game will be free for the public from 3.30pm via Gates 8 and 13.
The match will consist of eight 30-minute play periods with both AFL and VFL listed players participating in the match.
A week later, the Hawks will fly to Tasmania to take on Collingwood in an official practice game at UTAS Stadium from 5.10pm.
Several sites in Launceston will be streaming the game live, for more information visit here.
All 18 clubs will then have a week off before the 2023 premiership season begins, with Hawthorn's season opener scheduled for Sunday March 19 against Essendon at the MCG.
Teams for the match simulations will be announced by the clubs on the day of the match, while teams for the official practice games will be released at 5pm AEDT the day before the match.
These matches will also be live streamed on Kayo and broadcast on Foxtel.
Make sure to follow hawthornfc on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all the action.
Unofficial match simulation
Thursday, February 23
Geelong v Hawthorn, GMHBA Stadium, 4pm AEDT
The public will be able to access the game from 3.30pm via Gates 8 and 13. Please note the match is due to finish at approx. 9pm.
Official practice match
Thursday, March 2
Hawthorn v Collingwood, UTAS Stadium, 5.10pm AEDT
All pre-season games will be live streamed on Kayo Sports and broadcast on Foxtel.
