In just the second meeting between the Hawks and the Suns, the teams will meet at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The third-placed Hawthorn will host the last-placed Gold Coast Suns for the Round 9 clash.
Hawthorn has won four of its past five matches, with seven wins and one loss for the season. While the Suns have the opposite ledger, seven losses and one win, which came in Round 4 against the Giants.
This match marks the Hawks' home game of Pride Round, in which the team will don the 2025 Pride Guernsey.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Hawthorn v Gold Coast Suns
WHAT: Round 9
WHEN: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 3.05pm AEDT
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 (35) defeated Gold Coast Suns (22) in Round 6, 2024.
Hawthorn managed a 13-point victory over the Gold Coast Suns at Kinetic Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Midfielder Eliza West was instrumental for the Hawks through the centre, amassing 23 disposals, nine tackles and a goal.
Irish duo Aileen Gilroy and Áine McDonagh combined beautifully, giving the Hawks an early lead at the first change.
The second term saw Daniel Webster’s midfield brigade fully take control. Young gun Jasmine Fleming, in her 25th AFLW match, showcased elite explosiveness and power out of stoppage.
Former Hawthorn skipper Tilly Lucas-Rodd (14 disposals) was a calming influence off half-back, while Greta Bodey’s (18 disposals, five tackles) versatility on the wing and as a forward was integral to Hawthorn’s success.
What's On
Former Hawk Akec Makur Chuot will be back on the mic as MC on Saturday afternoon at Kinetic Stadium.With plenty of opportunities to enjoy alongside the footy, from face painting, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos, food trucks and more.
Three-quarter-time will play host to the Nature Valley kicking competition with a Maccas Kick2Kick taking place on field after the final siren.
An Inclusion Project sensory space will be located in the Frankston Football Club 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.
