Hawthorn will take on the Cats at GMHBA Stadium in a Week 5 Thursday night football showdown.
The Hawks head into the match with just one loss so far this season, while the Cats sit at one win, two losses and a draw, proving they're not to be underestimated.
The Hawks are coming off an impressive win over St Kilda in Week 4 and will look to continue their strong form to obtain their fourth victory, which would surpass the most wins in an AFLW season in the club’s history.
Tickets are still available for the game HERE with general admission tickets costing $15 per adult, kids go in free!
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Details
WHO: Geelong Cats v Hawthorn
WHAT: Week 5
WHEN: Thursday 26 September
TIME: 7.15pm AEST
WHERE: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
BROADCAST: Fox Footy
RADIO: 3WBC
How to watch
Following along at home? The game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.
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Our last game
Hawthorn (74) defeated St Kilda (17) in Week 4, 2024.
Hawthorn handed St Kilda their first loss of the 2024 season, taking a 57-point victory at RSEA Park.
The first quarter saw an even contest, with the Saints kicking the only major of the term while the Hawks led uncontested possessions 42-28.
Hawks set the pressure standard following the first change, kicking nine goals to none to close out the match.
Six goals came from the boot of Greta Bodey in a career-high performance in front of goal.
Lucy Wales was dominant for the Hawks in the ruck, with 22 hit outs, 23 disposals and nine intercept possessions, landing herself a spot in the best players.
Joining her were Bodey, Eliza West. Jas Fleming, Aine McDonagh and Lucas-Rodd.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (60) defeated by Geelong Cats (20) in Round 10, 2023.
Hawthorn was bested by Geelong in a 40-point loss at GMHBA for the Cats to secure their 2023 finals spot.
The Hawks laid 24 tackles to 10 in the opening term with Emily Bates among the leaders in that area, she finished with 27 disposals and 18 contested possessions.
Aileen Gilroy and Jenna Richardson proved mighty roadblocks for the Geelong attack, collecting eight intercept possessions apiece while the Hawks finished with 86 tackles to 61.
Bates, Richardson, Jas Fleming, Tilly Lucas-Rodd and Kristy Stratton were among the Hawks best.
Membership
Members can simply scan their digital membership card to access the game.
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AFLW matches are mobile only ticketing events. This means your phone is your ticket, so you must download the Hawks App and login to your account.
Due to enhanced technology, you won’t be able to use screenshots of your tickets to scan into the venue. If you need to pass your ticket onto family or friends, you must forward your ticket using the forwarding function in the Hawks App.
Click here for instructions on how to download the Hawks App and forward your tickets.
