Hawthorn will return to its home-away-from home in Cairns this Thursday evening to host Narrm in the opening game of the 2024 Indigenous Round.
The Hawks have won their last six games and are sitting in second position on the ladder, taking on the in-form Narrm who are fighting for their spot in the finals.
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Details
WHO: Hawthorn v Narrm
WHAT: Week 9
WHEN: Thursday 24 October
TIME: 7.45pm AEDT
WHERE: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
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.
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Our last game
Hawthorn (61) defeated GWS Giants (24) in Week 8.
Hawthorn overcame a slow start to notch its sixth win in a row with a 37-point win over the Giants.
Aileen Gilroy starred with three stunning goals and 17 disposals, adapting to the windy conditions with ease.
Hawthorn captain Emily Bates (34 disposals, one goal) was the one to turn the tide in the face of the fast-starting Giants, as she worked exceptionally hard to impact in tight, then spread hard.
She was aided by the clean run of Jasmine Fleming (20 disposals, one goal) whose class left her a cut above.
Gilroy, Bates, Fleming, Mattea Breed and Tilly Lucas-Rodd rounded out the Hawks best.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (11) defeated by Narrm (70) in Round 4, 2023.
Hawthorn suffered a 59-point defeat at the hands of Narrm in Round 4 last year.
The Hawks' work rate couldn’t be questions, winning the tackle count 79 to 53 and worked to pressure every possession the Demons found.
For the Hawks, star recruit Emily Bates was tireless around the contest, winning 21 disposals and seven clearances, and while the likes of Jasmine Fleming (21 disposals, 309m gained) and Tilly Lucas-Rodd (28 disposals, four tackles) worked hard, it simply wasn't enough to match that of Melbourne's midfield.
Bates, Emily Everist, Fleming, Laura Elliott and Lucas-Rodd were named in the Hawks best players.
What's on
Hawthorn has plenty planned for our Cairns home match, so get to the ground early to ensure you don’t miss a moment.
First up will be a curtain raiser match between Cairns All Stars and Indigenous South Pacific from 4.15pm.
The Briscoe Sisters will put on a pre-game performance from 6.20pm before the Hawks run onto the ground at 6.35pm. A Welcome to Country will take place at 6.40pm with the coin toss and cultural gift exchange to follow before the first bounce at 6.45pm (local time).
Half time sees local junior football grid games on the oval, while three-quarter time will play host to the Nature Valley kicking comp and post-match is the Macca’s kick-to-kick on the ground.
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.
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 the game
Cazalys Stadium, Cairns, QLD
Located in Westcourt Cairns, Cazalys Stadium is the premiere AFL ground in the region. The main entrance is via Mulgrave Road Service entry.
By Public Transport
Catch Sun Bus 141, 142, or 143 to Mulgrave Road. Buses depart Cairns Central Terminal, Spence Street every 30 minutes on weekends. View Sun Bus Timetables
By Car
There is no public parking within the Cazalys Stadium precinct, and parking within close proximity is limited.
