Hawthorn is back at Marvel Stadium to face St Kilda under Thursday night lights to kick off Round 12.

The Hawks secured a hard-fought win over the Crows last week to maintain a top-4 spot with seven wins, three losses and a draw for the year to date, while the Saints sit 11th for five wins and six losses.

This clash marks the 27th annual Blue Ribbon Cup, honouring the courage and sacrifice of all Victorian police officers, in particular those who have fallen in the line of duty in a tribute to Victoria Police members Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller, who were killed in the line of duty in Moorabbin on 16 August 1998.

At the conclusion of the match, players from the winning team will receive commemorative Blue Ribbon medals, while the best player from each team will be awarded the Silk-Miller Memorial Medal.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:

WHO: St Kilda v Hawthorn
WHAT: Round 12
WHERE: Marvel Stadium
WHEN: Thursday 28 April
TIME: 7.30pm (AEST)
BROADCAST: Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo

How to watch

Following along at home? The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.

Don’t have Kayo? Click HERE to check out our Hawks on Demand membership and save on 12 months of Kayo.

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Last time we met

Hawthorn (94) defeated St Kilda (74) in Round 17, 2025.  

Hawthorn managed a 20-point victory over St Kilda, hardly having to break second gear to ultimately overcome a struggling Saints outfit.

Josh Battle (23 disposals, seven marks) defied some early Saints boos to help keep his former side at arm's length throughout the contest, while Lloyd Meek (20 disposals, 59 hitouts) and Jai Newcombe (22 disposals, seven clearances, seven tackles, one goal) were the game's most influential players at the coal face.

The Hawks were prominent in attack with 10 individual goal scorers, with Jack Gunston (three goals), Nick Watson (two goals) and Mabior Chol (two goals) leading the way.

Tickets and Membership

General Public tickets to our Round 12 match are available via Ticketmaster.

Membership access information can be found via the Round 12 Membership Ticketing Hub.

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Getting to the game 

There are a variety of different options available for anyone who is travelling to our Hawks games at Marvel Stadium to make it easy to enjoy the game. 

Please note public transport is free across the state of Victoria until the end of May.

This includes Melbourne trains, trams and buses; and regional trains, coaches and buses (including inter-town and regional town bus services).

You do not need to tap on, but if you do you will not be charged.

By Train

Southern Cross Station is located adjacent to Marvel Stadium and stops for both V-line and Metropolitan train lines. It is a short walk across the Spencer Street/Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.

Train Disruptions:

Geelong Line 

  • Service changes between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale on first service Thursday 28 May to last service Friday 29 May

Warrnambool Line

  • Express coaches will replace trains between Geelong and Southern Cross from first service Thursday 28 May to last service Friday 29 May

Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines

  • Service changes between Bacchus Marsh and Southern Cross from first service Thursday 28 May to last service Friday 29 May

By Tram

City trams run to Marvel Stadium via La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade, trams also stop in the CBD on Spencer Street, Bourke Street and Collins Street, and all are a short walk to Marvel Stadium. To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au/journey.

By Bus

The bus terminus is at Southern Cross Train Station.

By Car

Limited parking is available at Marvel Stadium and patrons are encouraged to book as early as possible for this event.

To pre-book parking, click here.

Road disruptions:

  • Elder Street, Greensborough closed in both directions between Greensborough Highway and Frensham Road from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Monday 1 June.
  • No right turn from Clyde Road, Berwick onto Princes Freeway citybound entry ramp until late 2026.
  • Bus route 514 will take an alternate route between Watsonia Station and Greensborough Station from 9pm, Friday 8 May to 5am, Wednesday 3 June.

Drop off/Pick up locations

Need a ride to the game? Use DiDi, proud partner of the Hawks.

For rideshare drop off and pick up, patrons are advised to use Harbour Esplanade, Bourke Street and La Trobe Street, follow direction of Traffic Management staff.

By Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries berth at Docklands, directly across the street from Marvel Stadium. Ferries are available from Portarlington Pier and Geelong Waterfront.