The Hawthorn Hawks (3-7) will aim to get back to winning ways when they face the Brisbane Lions (4-5-1) on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium.
The Hawks will come into their encounter with a chink in their armour after squandering a 41-point third-quarter lead slip against the Port Adelaide Power, losing the game by one point in the dying embers of the game.
Brisbane, meanwhile, had a straightforward task, thumping the injury-plagued Tigers by 119 points following a draw with Adelaide in their Round 9 encounter. The Lions overcame the Suns by 34 points in the Q-clash, but had previously lost to GWS and Geelong.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Hawthorn vs Brisbane date and start time
| Date | Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
| Start time | 1:10pm AEST/ 12:40pm ACST/ 11:10am AWST |
| Venue | Marvel Stadium |
| Location | Docklands, Australia |
How to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Hawthorn vs Brisbane AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Hawthorn vs Brisbane game on?
The game will not be available to watch on 7mate on free-to-air TV, and Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
- Overview of VPN services that allow access to geo-restricted streams
- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Hawthorn vs Brisbane team news
Hawthorn Hawks team news
James Sicily is fit to play this week, but Nick Watson will be managed. Chad Wingard has performed well in the VFL and is now on the verge of selection in this game.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Reeves, Meek, Tucker |
| Defenders | Impey, Sicily, Jiath, Scrimshaw, Hardwick, D'Ambrosio, Weddle, Ryan, McCabe, Serong, Mitchell, MacDonald |
| Midfielders | Morrison, Newcombe, Worpel, Amon, Nash, Day, Stephens, Ward, Maginness, Watson, Hustwaite |
| Forwards | Lewis, Chol, Gunston, Grainger-Barras, MacKenzie, MacDonald, Dear, Ramsden, Moore, Breust, Wingard, Butler, Ginnivan, Bennetts, O'Sullivan |
Brisbane Lions team news
The Lions are displaying their true resilient character and depth of their development after their backline has been plagued by a full-blown injury crisis. Eric Hipwood will miss with suspension. Zac Bailey will return to the fold this week with Brandon Starcevich expected next week.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Ruck | Fort, Lane, McInerney |
| Defender | Berry, Doedee, Madden, Coleman, Prior, McKenna, Fletcher, Starcevich, Michael, Payne, Joyce, Answerth, Wilmot, Zakostelsky, Gardiner, Ryan, Smith, Lester, Fort, Lane, McInerney |
| Midfielder | Lohmann, Robertson, Ah Chee, Dunkley, McCluggage, Ashcroft, Neale, Rayner, Lyons, Sharp, Bailey, Torrent, Reville |
| Forward | Daniher, McCarthy, Cameron, Hipwood, Smith, Tunstill, Brain |
Head-to-Head Record
The Hawks have the upper hand over the Lions, having won all four matches since the season's opening round in 2020. Hawthorn have two wins in Launceston and two victories at the MCG, including a 98-73 win in 2023.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/23 | Hawthorn Hawks 98-73 Brisbane Lions | AFL |
| 5/22/22 | Hawthorn Hawks 117-112 Brisbane Lions | AFL |
| 8/1/21 | Hawthorn Hawks 92-80 Brisbane Lions | AFL |
| 3/22/20 | Hawthorn Hawks 90-62 Brisbane Lions | AFL |
| 7/27/19 | Hawthorn Hawks 60-87 Brisbane Lions | AFL |