Hawthorn returns to GMHBA Stadium tomorrow night to take on the Cats under Thursday night lights.
The two teams last met in Week 5 last season in what was deemed one of the AFLW’s best games, setting up an exciting fixture this Thursday to kick off Round 7.
Hawthorn currently sits third on the ladder with six wins and one loss so far in 2025. While Geelong is in eighth place with three wins and three losses.
By attending the Hawks v Cats match on Thursday night you could win a double pass to the 2025 AFL Grand Final, more information HERE.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Geelong Cats v Hawthorn
WHAT: Round 7
WHEN: Thursday 25 September
TIME: 7.15pm AEST
WHERE: GMHBA Stadium
BROADCAST: Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 as well as on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (79) defeated Geelong Cats (61) in Week 5, 2024.
Hawthorn secured an 18-point victory over Geelong in perfect conditions at GMHBA Stadium.
Hawthorn’s midfield went to work with captain Emily Bates (28 disposals, three clearances) and Eliza West (24 disposals, seven clearances) helping guide their side to victory.
It was a see-sawing first half with the two sides keen to implement their different game styles. Hawthorn looked to control the tempo of the game with uncontested footy, whilst the Cats wanted to move the ball fast and direct towards goal.
The Hawks kicked the first three goals of the third quarter through Irish recruits Aileen Gilroy and Áine McDonagh, whilst Laura Stone kicked her first two AFLW goals to finish with a career-high and equal-game high, three majors.
Young Hawks key forward Mackenzie Eardley kicked her first AFL goal to open the final term, while a running goal (also her first in AFLW) from stat mid Jasmine Fleming was the sealer for Hawthorn.
Membership
AFLW Members will be able to 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.
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Getting to the game
By Car
Geelong is 75 kilometres from Melbourne accessible via the Westgate Bridge and following the Princes Freeway.
By Train
Geelong is approximately one hour from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with the Geelong Railway Station situated 1.8 kilometres to the north of the stadium and South Geelong Station located 450 metres to the east. Making getting to the stadium simple and convenient.
