Hawthorn and Fremantle will face off under Thursday night lights at Kinetic Stadium to kick off Round 8.
This marks the first meeting between the two teams in Victoria, with the past three match-ups taking place at Fremantle Oval in Perth.
Hawthorn sits third on the ladder ahead of Round 8 with six wins and one loss, while the Dockers are 3-4 for 2025 so far.
Hawthorn will look to level the win tally, with the Dockers currently holding the upper hand, two wins to one, after the Hawks got their first victory over Fremantle last season.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Hawthorn v Fremantle
WHAT: Round 8
WHEN: Thursday 2 October
TIME: 7.15pm AEST
WHERE: Kinetic Stadium
BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (34) defeated by Fremantle (25) in Round 6, 2024.
Hawthorn secured one of its most courageous AFLW wins, holding on to beat Fremantle by nine points despite three injuries.
Solidifying a top-four spot, the Hawks grinded out a heavily contested game under duress to mark a fourth consecutive win and to move 6-1, also ending the Dockers’ own four-game win streak.
Eliza West (19 disposals and 13 tackles) was outstanding in the circumstances, with Emily Bates (19 and nine clearances) influential in the midfield.
Jess Vukic kicked the match-sealing goal deep in the fourth quarter when she was awarded a free kick for blocking in a ruck contest, giving the Hawks an 11-point lead they were able to defend, despite the Dockers holding the ball inside 50 late.
What's On
Kinetic Stadium is the place to be on Thursday night for football under lights, paired with opportunities for face painting, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos, food trucks and more.
At quarter-time there’ll be a NAB Goal of the Year activation a relay race at half time and three-quarter-time will play host to the Nature Valley kicking competition.
An Inclusion Project sensory space will be located in the FFC Hall of Fame room near gate one for anyone who may need it.
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.
How do I transfer tickets? Head to Ticketmaster Help.
Getting to the game
By Public Transport
Frankston train station is around a 9-minute walk from Kinetic Stadium. With regular departures from various Metro Melbourne stations, it's an easy way to get to and from the game. The most direct walking route is via Young Street (heading south), which takes you from just outside the train station to a ground gate entrance on the same street.
For more public transport options, including buses, plan your journey via PTV.
By Car
The drive from Melbourne to Frankston is around 50 km. Route options include M1, M3 and M11 (Mornington Peninsula Fwy).
A range of street and public car parking options are available.
Street parking can be found in the streets surrounding Beauty Park, and on Nepean Highway. In many cases, fees and restrictions apply, so please check signage.
Paid parking options include the nearby Frankston Arts Centre undercover carpark, a five-minute walk to Kinetic Stadium, and Bayside Shopping Centre, around an 11-minute walk.
