Hawthorn will call Marvel home this Sunday when it takes on the Saints for the Blue Ribbon Cup.
The Blue Ribbon Cup is one of the AFL’s longest standing traditions and honours the courage and sacrifice of all Victorian police officers and those that have fallen in the line of duty.
Players, coaches and on-field staff from both the Hawks and the Saints will wear blue and white checked armbands as a show of respect.
The match was first established in 2000 as a tribute to Victoria police members, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller who were killed in the line of duty in Moorabbin on 16 August 1998.
After a heartbreaking one-point loss last week against Richmond, Hawthorn will be eager to make amends against the Saints.
Meanwhile, St Kilda will be hoping to keep its spot in the top eight as it looks to enter finals.
The last time these two teams met saw the Hawks soar to a thrilling 10-point win, with captain James Sicily starring on the day with a monster 42-disposal performance.
Details:
WHO: Hawthorn v St Kilda
WHEN: Sunday 30 July, 1.10pm
WHERE: Marvel Stadium
BROADCAST: Fox Footy and Kayo
What's on
Players, coaches, support staff will wear blue and white armbands as a mark of respect.
At the conclusion of the match, all players will receive commemorative Blue Ribbon medals, with the best player from each team, as voted by the opposing club’s president, to also be awarded Silk-Miller Memorial Medals.
Looking to buy some merchandise at the ground? Hawthorn's merchandise hubs can be found located inside Gate 7 (Level 1) and Gate 6 (Level 2). 2023 Members get 10% off* upon presentation of their member card.
How to watch
Use the code HAWKSFAM to unlock $30 Level 1 reserved seats here.
Kids go FREE in general admission via this link.
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, Facebook and Twitter for updates throughout the game.
Membership
Round 20 is a home game for the Hawks at Marvel Stadium! All members with home game entitlements including MCC Hawk will have access to this game. MCG Reserved seat holders can redeem a $0 reserved seat via Ticketmaster using their 12-digit barcode.
For more information on how to attend this game including how to access your digital membership card visit here.
Not yet a member? Join our family! Browse from plenty of membership package options to find the most suitable way for you to attend the footy in season 2023. Visit online or call our membership team on 1 3000 HAWKS (42957) to speak to a team member.
The Hawthorn Club Hub will be located outside Gates 1 and 2 and will open at 11.30am on Sunday for any membership sales or enquiries.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (88) defeated St Kilda (78), Round 11, 2023
Hawthorn snatched a thrilling upset victory over St Kilda after kicking the last five goals of the match when they met earlier this year.
James Sicily produced a true captain's performance to drag the Hawks over the line to win by 10 points at Marvel Stadium.
The 28-year-old amassed 42 disposals – nine more than his previous best – to go with 21 intercept possessions, 17 contested possessions, 11 score involvements and 628m gained in one of the most dominant displays produced by a defender in 2023.
The game looked over when Dan Butler put St Kilda 20 points up when he kicked the first goal of the final quarter, but the Hawks kicked the next five goals to leave the Saints in their wake.
With less than three minutes left on the clock, Jacob Koschitzke marked and converted to give Sam Mitchell’s side the lead for the first time since the second quarter, before Luke Breust slotted his third of the day in the final minute to quash any hope the Saints had of their own comeback.
Jai Newcombe (31 disposals and nine clearances), Will Day (30 disposals and 597 metres gained), Conor Nash (27 disposals and five tackles), Dylan Moore (31 disposals and nine marks) and James Worpel (24 disposals and six clearances) got the job done, while Mitch Lewis snagged a team-high three goals.
Our last game
Richmond (96) defeated Hawthorn (95), Round 19
Last Saturday saw heartbreak for the Hawks after Richmond pulled off a comeback one-point win at the MCG.
The Tigers managed to string together a six-goal turnaround to overhaul a desperate Hawthorn outfit, taking their first lead of the day with a minute remaining.
