Hawks prepare to swoop on Frankston

All roads lead to Frankston's scenic Kinetic Stadium for elite AFLW action. The stadium will be abuzz when the mighty Hawks play four epic matches for premiership points.

Hawthorn AFLW captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd is rapt to call Kinetic Stadium home for the 2023 AFLW season. “We absolutely loved playing at the venue last season,” Tilly said. “The scenery was beautiful, the fans were loud and proud, and we were able to play some entertaining footy.

“Kinetic Stadium holds fond memories for a lot of my teammates, as it’s where we secured our second and third AFLW wins, and our first back-to-back victories in our AFLW history. The venue also holds a special place in my heart personally, as it’s where I played my 50th AFLW game. We can’t wait to return to Kinetic Stadium this season for four blockbuster games in rounds one, four, five and nine, and we hope to see as many fans as possible at each of our matches.”

Skye resident and Hawks AFLW player Tahlia Fellows can’t wait for the season to get under way. “I’m really just looking forward to running out with my team,” Tahlia said. “We've worked so hard in this off-season and the pre-season.”

Tahlia played football for clubs in Cranbourne and Lyndhurst before joining Casey Demons VFLW and ultimately being picked up by Hawthorn last year, and she is passionate about the place she calls home. “I love going down to PARC, going to the sauna and the steam room, and obviously the beautiful Frankston Beach.”

The Hawks play Essendon on September 2, Melbourne on September 22, Brisbane on October 1 and Port Adelaide on October 29. For tickets, visit www. ticketmaster.com.au/nab-afl-women-s-competitiontickets/artist/2452340