Hawthorn will host the reigning premiers at the MCG this Saturday afternoon, as the second-placed Lions and fourth-place Hawks go head-to-head in a twilight timeslot.  

Hawthorn will again wear its 2025 Indigenous Guernsey which was designed by proud Noongar and Yamatji man and Hawthorn's Indigenous Player Development Manager, Jamie Bennell. The guernsey celebrates 100 years of First Nations history since the club’s entry into the VFL/AFL. The full story of the guernsey can be found HERE.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:

WHO: Hawthorn v Brisbane
WHAT: Round 11
WHERE: MCG
WHEN: Saturday 24 May
TIME: 4.15pm AEST
BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo

How to watch

Following along at home? The game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.

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Last time we met

Hawthorn (100) defeated Brisbane Lions (75) in Round 11, 2024.  

Hawthorn held off Brisbane in the fourth quarter to secure a gutsy 25-point win at Marvel Stadium.

The Hawks led by six goals in the first half, but the Lions dominated the third term. The Hawks showed great maturity, absorbing Brisbane’s surge and controlling the play in the final quarter to secure the win.

Jack Gunston was one of the most influential players on the ground, kicking a game-high four goals from seven marks.

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily made a strong return to help guide his side home, finishing with 26 disposals, eight intercepts and eight marks.

Mabior Chol kicked three majors for the day, while young gun Calsher Dear slotted two.

Karl Amon had an equal game-high 29 disposals and was among the Hawks best, along with Gunston, Sicily, James Worpel, Will Day, Massimo D’Ambrosio and Sam Frost.

 

What's On

As mentioned above, Hawthorn will wear the gold version of its 2025 Indigenous Guernsey for Sir Doug Nicholls Round. There will also be a Welcome to Country ceremony on the ground before the first bounce. 

As with every home game this season, a Hawthorn great will partake in the Centennial Kick Off as part of the club's 100-Year celebrations - Round 11 will see one of the brown and gold's greatest forwards Mark Williams, do the honours. 

At quarter-time there'll be a Superhero Dash for Cash, at half-time the stars of the future will take to the field with AFL Auskickers playing mini matches across the field, at three-quarter time it's the KFC FLG Challenge and post-match there will be Nature Valley giveaways around the ground. 

MCG Inclusion Project

The Inclusion Project is proudly partnering with the Hawthorn Football Club to assist with making the match-day experience more accessible for those living with hidden disabilities.

We will be operating a Sensory Room supported by an Occupational Therapist who will be available to assist fans as needed in the space.

We will also have our Inclusion Project Officers at main entrances to assist if you require during the match.

If you have any questions or assistance head to Gate 3 and look for our Inclusion Project Officers.

MCG Inclusion spaces

  • Changing Places bathroom (Level 1, Gate 3 - Olympic Stand)
  • Parent Rooms (Level 1)
  • All Gender Bathroom (Level B1, Gate 1 - Ponsford Stand)
  • 'G Train Mobility Buggy Service
  • Sensory Room (Located within the Australian Sports Museum, Gate 3)
  • Multi Faith Prayer Room (Level B1, behind M13)

 

100 years of Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions   

  • Hawthorn has won its last five games against the Brisbane Lions.

  • This game will be the seventh consecutive game between the Hawks and Lions when Hawthorn has been the home team.

  • Brisbane Lions has not beaten Hawthorn at the MCG since 2004, although this will only be the sixth time the teams have met there since then.

  • The lowest score any team has recorded against Hawthorn was 2.5.17 by Brisbane Bears at Princes Park in 1988.

  • Hawthorn and Brisbane have never met in a Final.

  • No previous game between Hawthorn and Brisbane has attracted a crowd above 40,000, the highest being 39,007 at the MCG in 2007.

 

Tickets and Membership

Member Access
MCG Reserved Seat Holders

Melbourne reserved seat members have guaranteed entry. Scan your digital or physical cards as normal and sit in your allocated reserved seat.

Ponsford and Dunstall Club Members

Redeem your reserved seat ticket for no charge via Ticketek.

General Admission Members

Hawthorn General Admission members can upgrade to a reserved seat for a reduced price.

Alternatively, members can access a $0 standing-room ticket via Ticketek.

Public access

Tickets to our Round 11 match are available via Ticketek.

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Getting to the game 

Please plan ahead and arrive as early as possible. Enhanced security measures will be in place at the MCG, which may increase wait times. We recommend members and fans arrive early to avoid long queues and ensure access ahead of the first bounce.

Also a reminder to be mindful of what is in your bag, ensure bags are small and items carried meet the conditions of entry https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/visitor-information/conditions-of-entry

There are plenty of public transport options to get to the MCG.

By train

There are two train stations close to the MCG - Jolimont and Richmond.

Jolimont Station is north of the ground and offers a five-minute stroll through Yarra Park to the gates to the ground.

Richmond Station is on the south-eastern side of the MCG. It's a slightly longer walk to the ground, past the Punt Road Oval to the Shane Warne Stand side.

  • Buses replace trains on the Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein lines between Parliament and Camberwell stations from 8:30pm until the last train each night Sunday 20 April to Wed 23 April.
  • Buses replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line between Richmond and Glen Waverley stations from 8:30pm until the last train each night Sunday 20 April to Wed 23 April.

Train Disruption: 

  • Buses replace trains on the Werribee Line between Werribee and Newport stations from 10:30pm Friday 23 May until the last train on Sunday 25 May.
  • Buses replace trains on the Sunbury Line between Sunshine and North Melbourne stations on Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May.
  • Passengers on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will need to change at Caufield Station and get a Frankston Line train into the city from Saturday 24 May until 8:45pm on Sunday 25 May. 
  • Coaches replace trains on the Ballarat and Ararat lines between Ararat, Ballarat and Southern Cross stations from Saturday 24 May until Saturday 7 June.
  • Coaches replace trains on the Maryborough Line between Ararat, Ballarat and Maryborough stations from 8:50pm Friday 23 May until 7:20pm Sunday 8 June. 
  • Coaches replace trains on the Gippsland Line between Bairnsdale, Traralgon and Southern Cross stations from 8pm Friday 23 May until the last service Sunday 25 May.

By tram

Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.

The No. 70 tram (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) is the closest tram stop to the ground, travelling from Flinders Street and detouring via Melbourne Park. The tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.

Stopping on Wellington Road just north of the MCG, the No. 75 tram (City-Vermont South) travels from Flinders St, and the No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels from Collins Street, both connecting the city and eastern suburbs.

Tram Disruption:

  • Buses replace trams on Tram Route 75 between Stop 39 Camberwell Tram Depot/Riversdale Rd and Stop 75 Vermont South Shopping Centre/Burwood Hwy until Tuesday 27 May.

 

 Road Disruption: 

  • Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets.