Hawthorn returns to Launceston this Saturday for a second straight game, to host North Melbourne in a Round 16 clash.
The fifth-placed Hawks were nine wins and five losses heading into the mid-season bye, while the Kangaroos have won three of their last five games.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the game:
WHO: Hawthorn v North Melbourne
WHAT: Round 16
WHERE: UTAS Stadium
WHEN: Saturday 28 June
TIME: 4.15pm AEST
BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
Following along at home? The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (170) defeated North Melbourne (46) in Round 24, 2024.
Last time the Hawks faced the Kangaroos they secured a spot in the 2024 finals, after annihilating North Melbourne by 125 points in Launceston.
They did it in style, Dylan Moore kicked four goals, while Nick Watson, Connor Macdonald and Mabior Chol each kicked three. As well as two each to James Sicily, Jack Ginnivan, Calsher Dear, Massimo D’Ambrosio and Luke Breust.
Hawthorn piled on 10 goals in the final term for their biggest-ever win over North.
Through the middle, Jai Newcombe (35 disposals, a game-high) and D’Ambrosio (31 disposals) ran rampant, but also hit the scoreboard with one and two goals respectively.
What's On
Pre-game will see an on-ground Potato Sack Race between Scottsdale Magpies v St Helens Swans to get the competitive spirit started on your game day.
At quarter time there will be a Superhero Dash for Cash, the usual half-time entertainment with footy stars of the future in AFL Auskick taking to the field, and at three-quarter time the KFC FLG Fan challenge, before a Macca’s Kick 2 Kick after the final siren.
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.
Look out for our Inclusions Project Officers wearing their sunflower lanyards around the ground including main stadium entrances if you have any questions or require the space.
FOLLOW THE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR MORE DETAILS
Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room hosted by The Inclusion Project is located near Gate 7 at UTAS Stadium. We will be operating a Sensory Room supported by an Occupational Therapist who will be available to assist fans as needed in the space.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair access points at University of Tasmania Stadium include:
- Western Stand, enter via elevator Western Stand North
- Carlton Draught Stand, enter via elevator in the CD Stand
- Ground Level in front of the Western Stand
100 years of Hawthorn v North Melbourne
- Hawthorn has played North Melbourne more times (184) than any other opponent.
- Lance Franklin’s 13 goals against North Melbourne in 2012 is the only double-figure tally for Hawthorn this century.
- North is the only team against which Hawthorn has kicked a score above 200 twice (in 1982 and 1988).
- Hawthorn and North played each other 20 times in the five seasons from 1974 to 1978, playing two Finals every year.
- The last time North finished above Hawthorn on the ladder was 2007.
- Hawthorn has won its last six games against North Melbourne.
- North Melbourne is the only opponent Hawthorn has beaten more than 100 times (104).
- Two of Hawthorn’s four wins by over 100 points at University of Tasmania Stadium were against North Melbourne.
- Hawthorn won 14 consecutive games against North Melbourne from 1985 to 1993.
Tickets and Membership
Our Round 16 game against the North Melbourne is a home match for Hawthorn, with tickets for UTAS Stadium available through Ticketmaster.
Reserved seat members
Hawthorn members with a reserved seat at UTAS Stadium can simply scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to their seat.
How to access your digital membership card
Tassie memberships with reserved seats include Tassie Lethal, Tassie Gold, Captain's Club, Hudson Club, Eade Wing and Pritchard Pocket.
General admission members
Tassie General Admission members, along with many Melbourne-based Hawthorn memberships, include GA access to our UTAS Stadium games.
General admission gains access to standing areas around the ground and the Railway Workers Hill.
Members can scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to the general admission areas.
After a seat? Use your membership barcode to upgrade to a reserved seat for this match via TicketMaster.
View your membership barcodes here
Non-members / Public access
Kids Go Free month is back for 2025!
Thanks to Coles, kids aged 14 and under get in free to all games for the month covering Rounds 16-19.
It's a great opportunity to bring along young friends and family to see the Hawks!
If you have any further questions, please contact the Membership Team on (03) 9535 3045 or email membership@hawthornfc.com.au
Getting to the game
University of Tasmania Stadium (UTAS Stadium) is located at 2 Invermay Road in Launceston, Tasmania. The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.
Walking to the ground
The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.
By bus
Metro Tasmania bus service 'Northern Turn Up & Go' runs down Invermay Road with stops outside UTAS Stadium.
Routes connect Kings Meadows through the city to Mowbray, Invermay, and Inveresk.
Bus numbers include 110, 115, 116, 117, 770, 771, 772.
Additionally, Launceston's free Tiger Bus Service stops close to the stadium, at Invermay shops and North Inveresk Car Park.
Northern Turn Up & Go maps and timetables
Car Parking
City of Launceston recommends car parking at the Northern Inveresk Car Park on game days.
This location has 850 car parks and is a short walk from the University of Tasmania Stadium. It is free to park on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and $4 a day 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Limited car parking is also available on Invermay Road for $2.50 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and free on Sundays and public holidays.
