Hawthorn will face Sydney as part of the AFL's ANZAC Appeal Round on Sunday afternoon at the MCG.
The Hawks are coming off their first win of the season last week while the Swans are coming off back-to-back victories against Gold Coast and West Coast.
It is set to be a massive day at the MCG, with the Hawks returning home for the first time since Easter Monday.
Find out everything you need to know about the game below.
Details
Who: Hawthorn v Sydney
What: ANZAC Appeal Round (Round 7)
When: Sunday 28 April
Time: 4:00pm AEST
Broadcast: Fox Footy
How to watch
Want to watch the action at the ground? Purchase your tickets HERE.
Following along at home? The game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.
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Last time we met
Sydney (118) defeated Hawthorn (37) in Round 2, 2023
Hawthorn was outclassed by Sydney at the SCG when these two teams last met, with the Swans securing a dominant 81-point victory.
While the Hawks struggled around the ground, their midfield stood up, winning the clearances 35-27.
Will Day won seven of those clearances on his own to go with his 26 disposals while James Worpel had 22 touches to complement his six clearances.
Skipper James Sicily was the shining light in what was a difficult day for the defenders, recording 25 disposals.
Our last game
North Melbourne (68) defeated by Hawthorn (113)
Hawthorn recorded its first win of the season against North Melbourne last Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
After a slow start, the Hawks piled on nine consecutive goals to record a comprehensive 45-point victory.
Dylan Moore was the standout Hawk on the day with four goals from his 20 disposals.
Conor Nash and Jai Newcombe also combined well in the midfield with 32 disposals each.
What's on?
Headlining a big day at the MCG will be none other than Hawthorn great Lance 'Buddy' Franklin.
Be in your seats at half-time as Buddy is interviewed on the big screen!
To commemorate the AFL's ANZAC Appeal Round, the Hawks will proudly don their 2024 ANZAC Guernsey.
This year's guernsey maintains Hawthorn's traditional brown and gold stripes and features the site where the ANZACs landed in World War 1: Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
The LEST WE FORGET message and symbolic poppies also feature throughout.
The club will also hold an ANZAC ceremony where the MCG will come to a standstill at the beginning of the ceremony at approximately 3.54pm.
This means that entry into the venue and shops for food and drink will all be paused as soon as the ceremony begins, with proceedings to recommence at the start of the National Anthem at approximately 3.58pm.
Also be sure to keep your eye on the team running out, as several veterans will form part of the club's Guard of Honour.
If you're at the ground nice and early, you might be able to catch a glimpse of a couple of clinics - one celebrating the club's valued Foundation donors and another involving current and future AFL Blind stars, including Hawthorn premiership captain Ned Brewer Maiga.
Both clinics will begin on the ground at approximately 1.40pm.
Tickets and Membership
Tickets are available via Ticketek.
Round 7 is a home game for the Hawks at the MCG.
All members with home game entitlements excluding MCC Hawk will have access to this game.
For more information on how to attend this game including how to access your digital membership card click HERE.
Want to jump on board the Hawthorn family for 2024? Check out our membership options HERE to become part of the action this season.
Getting to the game
Hawks fans are encouraged to plan their trip to the MCG and consider all available travel options to them.
Check before you travel to avoid public transport and road disruptions.
Find out more information at Special events – rail and road disruptions - Victoria’s Big Build.
Route 86
Bus replacement from tram stop 42-Dundas St/Plenty Rd to tram stop 71-RMIT/Plenty Rd
Belgrave and Lilydale lines
From 8.30pm, buses replace trains between Burnley and Box Hill stations.
Alamein Line
From 8.30pm, buses replace trains between Camberwell and Alamein stations.
Ballarat Line
From 8.30pm, coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Wendouree stations.
