25 Years of Flying the Flag
Twenty-five years ago, we found a second home in Tasmania. From the winter afternoons at the traditionally named York Park (then Aurora Stadium, and now UTAS Stadium) where we built a fortress together, to seeing the Brown and Gold woven into the landscape, it has been a journey like no other.
But in fact our special relationship with Tasmania started decades earlier with the magic of legendary Tasmanian Peter Hudson pulling on the brown and gold and setting the benchmark for all who followed both within and outside of Hawthorn. Our modern story has since been built by the local heroes who call this state home. It is your support that spurred us on to the wins that proved we belonged, and in return, we are proud of the work we do to support every corner of the state.
Launceston has always been the heart of this journey and the home base that welcomed us as family. We are proud of our history here, but even prouder of the community we’ve built with you.
As the saying goes, “If you embrace Hawthorn, Hawthorn will embrace you.” For 25 years, our Tassie fans have done exactly that. You’ve shown us what it means to be a Hawk, and we are so incredibly grateful to have you as an integral part of our story.
Experience a wonderful trip down memory lane with some of Hawthorn's greats via our celebratory video.
🔥 25th Anniversary Hawk Walk 👀
Join Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood, Hawthorn President Andy Gowers, Hawka and a host of Hawthorn members, fans and followers as we revisit the historic Hawk Walk to UTAS Stadium in the lead up to our 25th anniversary celebration game!
Meet at Town Hall from 10.30am Saturday 4 July and spend some time walking through the 25th anniversary Hawthorn exhibition before departing from Town Hall steps at 11.15am.
Breakfast sausage fundraiser for City Mission provided by Prospect Hawks Junior football Club and some surprise giveaways!
25 Years in Tassie Exhibition
We are commemorating a major milestone for the club with a special exhibition at Launceston Town Hall celebrating 25 years of the Hawthorn Football Club in Tasmania.
Relive the Hawks journey in Tassie through historic imagery, rare memorabilia, an interactive photo wall, and Tasmanian era premiership cups on display from 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2015!
Entry is free, but it the exhibition’s on for ONE WEEK ONLY – ending on Saturday July 4.
See you there Hawks fam!
Milestone Merchandise from Tasmania
To celebrate this milestone, we’ve partnered with iconic Waverley Woollen Mills to create a limited edition 25-year scarf.
These pieces aren't just inspired by Tasmania, they are made there. Produced locally, this range is a tribute to the state that has become our second home and the fans who have been there since day one.
These amazing scarves can be purchased here. To watch the video of the Hawthorn collaboration with Waverley Woolen Mills click here. To find out more about this proud Tassie company click here.
25 years in Tassie and so many memories with our Hawks family.
A special relationship unique to the AFL, not seen anywhere else in the country.
Please share your stories, photos and videos with us here as we take a walk down memory lane.
You will go in the running to win a match day experience at our 25-year celebration game in Round 17. Fixture timings to be announced later in the year.
We will be celebrating our 25 years in Tassie at our Round 17 match on Saturday 4 July against Melbourne.
For all match details visit our Round 17 Game Day Guide 🔗.
A special call out that we will be raising money to go to the City Mission's Winter Appeal with a fun activation with a couple of mobile barbers set up at the top of the CUB stand.
Get tickets to the upcoming games in Tassie in this milestone year.
