Match information
Round 8
Hawthorn v Fremantle
Saturday 19 May
Aurora Stadium, 2.10pm
Gates open:
Gate 3 and 7 - 10.30am
Gate 2 - 11.30am
Gate 10 - 12.30pm
TV: Fox Sports 1
AFL broadcast guide
Curtain Raiser
Tasmanian State Under 16 Academy V North/South Invitational U18 team - 10.35am
Match-day Charity
Give Me 5 for Kids
Southern Cross Austereo’s major annual fundraising initiative is Give Me 5 for Kids which is run every June, raising much needed funds for the children’s wards of our local hospitals.
With your help this year, Austereo aim to raise in excess of $200,000, teams of volunteers will be out on the streets of Launceston match day raising money in the inaugural Give Me 5 For Kids Wheelie Bin Walk, the walk will end at the gates of Aurora Stadium where patrons are able to donate to this worthy cause.
Thank-you for your support and please dig deep when the opportunity arises.
HawksNest Merchandise
HawksNest will be having a sale on a number of items on Saturday, including the 2011 PUMA Media Cap for just $10. Merchandise will be on sale from four marquees inside the ground located at Gates 2, 3, 7, and Hawks Central Marquee located inside Gate One. For pre-orders, call HawksNest on 03 9535 3011 or email hawksnest@hawthornfc.com.au before midday Wednesday.
Hawks Central
Visit Hawks Central, located inside of Gate 1 at Aurora Stadium, Hawks Central offers plenty of interactive fun for fans featuring the #1 Fan Zone and the Champions Sports Bar at all Tassie Hawks home games.
Hawks Central will open three hours prior to the first bounce and closes at the conclusion of the 5th Quarter post-match function.
Membership information
Hawthorn General Admission members
Scan your membership cards at the gate for general admission entry to the ground (subject to capacity). For daily reserved seating, members will need to upgrade to a reserved seat through Ticketmaster.
Hawthorn FC Reserved Seating members
Scan your membership card at the turnstiles and proceed to your reserved seat. Seat locations are printed on the back of your membership card.
Any member who has purchased a membership after Sunday 13 May will be required to collect a ticket from the Membership marquee outside Gate 2 if they don’t have their card already.
The Club will not be able to issue entry tickets to members who forget to bring their membership card to Aurora Stadium.
Purchasing membership on match-day
Memberships are available to purchase at our match-day marquees, located at Gates 2 outside Aurora Stadium. However, to avoid queues supporters are strongly advised to arrange their membership prior to match-day or arrive at the venue early.
Membership collection point - Gate 2
Ticketing information
General admission and reserved seat tickets available through Ticketmaster:
Phone: 1300 136 122
Online: www.ticketmaster.com.au
(booking fees apply)
Tasmanian Ticketmaster outlets
Glenorchy: Derwent Entertainment Centre, Brooker Highway.
Launceston: Theatre North, Brisbane Street.
Devonport: Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre, Rooke Street.
Hobart: Centertainment, Elizabeth Mall.
Tassie Hawks 5th Quarter
Venue: Aurora Stadium, inside the Hawks Central Marquee
Time: Following the conclusion of the match
Guests: Players in attendance along with guest speakers
Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members
Activities:
- Live entertainment
- Silent Auction
- Autographs
- Raffles
- Giveaways
Tasmanian activities
McDonald’s FabFriday
Bring the family along to FabFriday presented by McDonald's for some Hawks fun, and cheer on the team ahead of their Round 8 match against Fremantle.
2012 HawksNest merchandise and membership will be available to purchase from Hawks Central Marquee. A delicious sausage sizzle will be available by Rotary Tasmania, lovable larrikin and Club mascot Hudson ‘Hawka’ Knights will be in attendance along with many other fun activities, including face painting and giveaways.
When: Friday 18 May. 3pm - 5pm
Where: Aurora Stadium, Launceston
Entry: Free
FabFriday attendees will also get a sneak peek at the Hawks Central #1 FanZone for the following day!
For all enquiries please contact Emma Davis on (03) 6334 8111 or email at tassiehawks@hawthornfc.com.au
HawkWalk to Aurora
All Hawthorn members, supporters, family and friends are invited to join the Hawk-Walk to Aurora. Show your passion for the Mighty Hawks by marching from City Park to Aurora Stadium on game day. Hawka will lead the way followed by the marching band proudly playing Hawthorn's club song.
When: Saturday 19 May
Where: City Park, Launceston
Arrival: From 12.45pm
Departure: 1.00pm - Aurora Stadium arrival at approximately 1.15pm
Parking: Willis Street car park (next to the gasworks) will be reserved for the walkers (free parking).
Raise your scarf
“Raise Your Scarf” is a new pre-match ritual commencing this Saturday at Aurora Stadium. Make sure you bring your 2012 members scarf to the footy so you can be involved. Watch the big screen prior to the first bounce and “Raise Your Scarf” to show your support for the mighty Hawks!
Wall of Fame
Hawthorn is set to unveil a new landmark at Aurora Stadium - the Tassie Hawks’ Wall of Fame. A visual display on the wall of the new stand will honour the seven Tasmanian-born Hawthorn premiership players, including Grant Birchall, Rodney Eade, Paul Hudson, Peter Hudson, Ian Paton, Darrin Pritchard, and Colin Robertson.
As part of the display there will be 200 plaques available for members to purchase that will assist with the ‘Hawthornisation’ of Aurora Stadium. Each plaque will be inscribed with the member’s name and personalised message that will be displayed for perpetuity. Cost is $250 incl. GST per plaque.
- Create your own personal message of support on your perpetuity plaque
- Invitation to the laying day
- Certificate signed by CEO and President honouring your support
- Recognition on hawthornfc.com.au
For further information contact the Tassie operations team on 03 6334 8111 or email emmad@hawthornfc.com.au
Check out the wall of fame site on the southern wall of the Carlton Draught stand at the game, Hawthorn will have a staff member in this area to assist you with purchases and queries.
Redline Coaches
Tasmania’s Own Redline will have a coach departing 230 Liverpool Street, Hobart, at 9.45am. This service will be returning from Aurora Stadium approximately 20 minutes AFTER the end of game. Return fare of $32 does not include entry to the ground.
For reservations and bookings, phone 1300 360 000 or email
www.redlinecoaches.com.au
Live outside Tasmania?
Watch the match with your local Hawks Supporter Group
Sydney Hawks live screening
When: Saturday 19 May. 2.00pm AEST
Where: Camelia Grove Hotel, 146 Henderson Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Free
Join the Sydney Hawks on Facebook.
Visit the Supporter Group page for live screening venues and times across the country.
Get Social
For match-day updates follow the Hawks on Twitter and Facebook. You can join in the conversation on twitter by using the hashtags #aflhawksfreo and #GoHawks.Official app on iPhone and Android
Download the Hawks official app on your iPhone or Android phone to receive live stats from the match and to follow all the Hawks news and HawksTV videos throughout the week.
VFL
Round 9
Box Hill v North Ballarat
Saturday 19 May
Box Hill City Oval, 2pm
2012 Box Hill VFL fixture
