Hawthorn will take on Carlton in a practice match next Thursday at Ikon Park.

Kicking off from 4pm on Thursday 21 February, the Hawks and Blues will get their seasons off a week early prior to the JLT Community Series.

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The match will be free entry for fans, with the front entrance and Gate 6 to be open from 3pm. Limited public parking will be available on the Northern Lawn of Princes Park from 2:30pm.

Following the Hawks’ intraclub hit-out on Wednesday, this match will be the first opportunity for the squad to meet an opposition side in 2019.