Hawthorn is entering its 18^th season in which Tasmania has been a second home for the club. 

The Hawks first ventured across the Bass Strait in 2001, overcoming the Adelaide Crows in Round 6 by 13 points. 

It was a result that would prove symbolic of the relationship between the brown and gold and the nation’s most southern state. 

Hawthorn have since played 56 games in Launceston’s University of Tasmania Stadium, previously known as Aurora Stadium. 

Winning 43 of these games, the Hawks’ winning percentage of 76.8 percent at the ground is clearly the best of the 30 venues the club has played at over its 117-year history. 

Last year was an interesting year for the Hawks in Tassie as the Round 6 loss to St Kilda ended a 19-game win streak there, while the Round 16 clash against the Giants saw the Hawks have their first draw in The Apple Isle.

In 2015, Hawthorn signed a five-year, $19 million extension to continue to play four home and away games in Launceston each year until the end of 2021.

It ensures the perpetuation of a proud relationship between the state and the club, which has proved fruitful for both parties.

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But the Hawks are not the only tenants of Tasmania. 

In 2012, 11 years after Hawthorn first ventured south, North Melbourne began a deal that would see them play in Tassie twice a year.

Their updated and current agreement now sees them play three games a year at Bludstone Arena in Hobart until 2021.  

The Kangaroos have had similar success throughout their Tasmania travels. 

Having won 12 of their 16 games in Hobart, their success rate of 75% is comparable to the Hawks’ dominance, albeit with 40 less appearances.

The Kangaroos have also enjoyed off-field benefits associated with their Tasmanian partnership, with almost a fifth of their current members being from Tasmania.           

Hawthorn fans will be disappointed to know that their side’s clash with North this weekend is at Etihad Stadium and not Tasmania, with the Hawks winning four out of the club’s five encounters in Launceston.

On the plus side, since the current 'Tassie rivalry' began in 2012, the Hawks have won seven of their eight contest against the Roos.

Let's hope the odds fall in the brown and gold's favour this Sunday.