Hawthorn will host the GWS Giants in its last Melbourne-based home game for the season. 

The Giants have won one game for the season to date, while the Hawks will look to extend its five-game win streak and secure a place in the 2024 finals series for a maiden appearance. 

For our last home game in Frankston for the season, the Hawks are offering two adult tickets for the price of one into this game. Use code MATESW9 to redeem and get your tickets HERE.

If you're not doing so already, follow Hawthorn's AFLW team via social media on Facebook, X,and Instagram for game updates, with additional coverage on hawthornfc.com.au. 

Details 

WHO: Hawthorn v GWS Giants 

WHAT: Week 8

WHEN: Saturday 19 October 

TIME: 1.05pm AEDT 

WHERE: Kinetic Stadium, Frankston

BROADCAST: Fox Footy

RADIO: 3WBC

How to watch 

For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.

Follow @hawthornaflw on Facebook, X, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes access and all the best highlights, photos, stats and stories throughout the game.

Our last game

Hawthorn (74) defeated West Coast Eagles (8) in Week 7

Hawthorn strengthened its claims for a top-four spot with a 66-point win over West Coast last Saturday afternoon.

The relentless work of Emily Bates (22 disposals, eight clearances, two goals), Eliza West (21 disposals, nine clearances, one goal), and Lucy Wales (12 disposals, 25 hit-outs) around the contest for Hawthorn set up the win at the source.

McDonagh (20 disposals, one goal) was the key to unlocking Hawthorn's attack, with her athleticism able to worry West Coast's key backs, while Gilroy's (13 disposals, three goals) speed and long-kicking made the Hawks unpredictable to the Eagles.

Last time we met

Hawthorn (33) defeated by GWS Giants (34) in Round 8, 2022

GWS managed a crucial behind with just four seconds remaining in the game to take a one-point victory over Hawthorn.

The margin stayed within single figures throughout a gripping contest that seemed set for a draw before the Giants gathered a loose ball inside forward 50 and managed to score.

Tilly Lucas-Rodd overcame a slow start to be pivotal in the second half, gathering 18 disposals.

Young gun Jasmine Fleming was also influential with 11 clean touches.

Lucy Wales dominated with 24 hit-outs, Jenna Richardson had a game-high nine intercept possessions, while Lucas-Rodd and Aileen Gilroy had an equal game-high eight tackles.

What's on

Our Hawks are taking on the Giants on-field, but off-field we’ll have food trucks, face painting, hair braiding, inflatables, Nature Valley giveaways and more! 

At quarter time there will be a KFC food drop, at half-time, we'll be thanking our record-breaking 5,864 members and at three-quarter-time, an exciting Nature Valley kicking competition will take place.

Membership 

Members can simply scan their digital membership card to access the game.

For instructions on how to find your digital membership card - head here.

For all information regarding Week 8 including parking, activations and how to get to the game head here.

AFLW matches are mobile-only ticketing events. This means your phone is your ticket, so you must download the Hawks App and log in 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 on to 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.

Getting to Frankston

There are a variety of different options available for anyone who is travelling to Saturday night's game in Frankston to make it easy to enjoy the match. 

Public Transport 

Frankston Train Station is approximately a nine-minute walk from Kinetic Stadium. With regular departures from various Metro Melbourne stations, it's an easy way to get to and from the game. The route that will be the most direct if walking is via the Young Street exit, where you will turn left and follow the road along until you arrive at the Stadium.

By Car

Frankston is approximately a 45-minute drive from Melbourne. There is a wide variety of public car parks available, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check the signage.

  • Frankston Arts Centre Car Park undercover car park ($2 for the first hour and $7.50 all day) – a five-minute walk to the stadium  
  • Bayside Shopping Centre Entertainment Complex (fees apply) –11-minute walk to the stadium  
  • Frankston Train Station – nine-minute walk to the stadium  
  • High Street
  • Beauty Park
  • Nepean Highway

We recommend arriving early to get a good parking spot close to the game.

For more information about Frankston, including places to eat and activities around the town, click here.