Hawthorn will begin its 2025 AFLW campaign taking on the Brisbane Lions at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday Afternoon.
Last season, Hawthorn won 10 games in Daniel Webster’s first year as senior coach, with the team finishing its run in a preliminary final loss to Port Adelaide. Off the back of a solid pre-season, the Hawks are looking to start 2025 strong when they face Brisbane.
Sunday’s game will also mark the introduction of debutant Lavinia Cox, as well a club debut from Najwa Allen. While Vice-Captain and 2024 club Best and Fairest Eliza West will run out for her 50th game.
If you're not doing so already, follow Hawthorn's AFLW team via social media on Facebook, X, and Instagram for game updates, with additional coverage on hawthornfc.com.au.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Brisbane v Hawthorn
WHAT: Round 1
WHEN: Sunday 17 August
TIME: 12.40pm AEST
WHERE: Brighton Homes Arena, Ipswich – Yagara/Yugara
BROADCAST: Channel 7, Fox Footy/Kayo, Binge
RADIO: 3WBC
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
Follow @hawthornaflw on Facebook, X, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes access and all the best highlights, photos, stats and stories throughout the game.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (32) defeated by Brisbane (38) in the Qualifying Final of 2024.
Hawthorn lost by six-points to the Brisbane Lions, at Ikon Park, in the first week of the 2024 finals series.
The Hawks led by 11 points at halftime but succumbed to a surging Brisbane in the third, who kicked three unanswered goals to take back the lead.
Hawthorn’s Emily Bates was a standout, leading her team with 22 disposals, nine tackles and five inside 50s. Whilst vice-captain Eliza West also finished with 19 disposals, five tackles, five clearances.
The Hawks had four goal scorers who each managed a major each, Aine McDonagh, Mackenzie Eardley, Kaitlyn Ashmore and Louise Stephenson.
Membership
AFLW Members will be able access Hawthorn home and away games by scanning their digital membership card at the gate for general admission access. For more information on how to access your digital membership card, please click here.
AFLW membership packages for Hawks fans can be found here.
Ticketing
This game is a Mobile-Only Ticketing event. For the best experience, we recommend you download, login and add tickets to your mobile wallet via the Ticketmaster App before you get to the venue. Screenshots of tickets will not work at the venue, so please ensure you transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.
How do I transfer tickets? Head to Ticketmaster Help.
Getting to the game
By Car
Brighton Homes Arena is located on Eden Station Drive, Springfield. Car parking exists for 300 spaces. Street parking is available on Australia Ave or in the Springfield Park ‘n’ Ride located on Springfield Greenbank Arterial.
By Public Transport
Brighton Homes Arena is located next to Springfield Central Station. Starting at Redcliffe you can get a direct train to the Springfield Central. Jump on from all major stations in the city, Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Central & Roma Street.
By bus, several route services service Springfield Central / Orion Shopping Centre including Route 526, 527, 528.
