Hawthorn will face off against the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne in August as the club continues preparations for the 2023 AFLW season.
The encounter against the Bulldogs is a match simulation training bout that will take place at Kinetic Stadium, Frankston from 1pm on Saturday 12 August.
The format, number of players, game length and number of breaks for the match simulation trainings can be agreed upon by the competing teams.
The match-ups for the match simulation trainings reflect those across the same weekend in Round 22 of the AFL.
Hawks fans can attend the match simulation training at Kinetic Stadium free of charge.
The Hawks then travel to Casey Fields to face the Demons in a practice match, with the first bounce at 2.05pm on Saturday 19 August.
This practice match will give Hawks fans their first glimpse of the recently introduced rule adjustments, which includes longer quarters, interchange caps, adjustments to boundary throw-ins and a cap on the use of runners.
Entry to Casey Fields is free and the match will also be streamed on hawthornfc.com.au.
Hawthorn's 2023 AFLW season officially kicks off on Saturday 2 September at Kinetic Stadium against Essendon.
Hawthorn AFLW pre-season matches
Match simulation training
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 12 August
Kinetic Stadium, 1pm AEST
Practice match
Melbourne v Hawthorn
Saturday 19 August
Casey Fields, 2.05pm AEST
