Hawthorn will be on the hunt for its first finals win, taking on Carlton at IKON Park in a Semi-Final this Saturday night.
The Hawks went down to North Melbourne in last week’s Qualifying Final to host the Blues, who secured a 41-point victory over West Coast in an Elimination Final after finishing fifth on the ladder.
In a rarity, the Hawks and the Blues have both faced the same opponent two weeks in a row, and are now playing for their season in 2025.
Hawthorn is poised to welcome back its captain, with Emily Bates looking to make a return from a sternoclavicular joint injury that saw her sidelined since Round 7.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Hawthorn v Carlton
WHAT: Semi Final
WHEN: Saturday 15 November
TIME: 7.15pm AEDT
WHERE: IKON Park
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
It might have been a war of atrition, but Hawthorn made it two from two with an eight-point win over Carlton at Kinetic Stadium.
Áine McDonagh was the match winner on a rare still night in Frankston, while the match was headlined by two strong defensive performances.
Emily Bates' work around the contest was impressive, as the Hawk's captain went on to finish with 24 disposals and a goal, aided by young gun Laura Stone (16 disposals, nine tackles).
Najwa Allen (18 disposals, 10 intercept possessions) acted as a brick wall for Hawthorn in the absence of Ainslie Kemp and Jenna Richardson, while Tilly Lucas-Rodd (24 disposals, 376m gained) was at their dashing best.
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
Tickets for the Semi Final are still available HERE.
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.
Getting to the game
Ikon Park is located at 400 Royal Parade in Carlton North (3045).
Car -
Royal Parade parking (Cost – Free on weekends)
Garton Street & Bowen Crescent available
Barkly Square (3-hour parking)
Public Transport -
Tram number #19
Royal Park Train Station is a 15-minute walk from IKON Park
Stop #16 Walker Street (Heading North)
Stop #16 Walker Street (Heading South)
Uber drop-off zone Royal Parade
