Hawthorn v Essendon

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Sunday 25 Oct 2026

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Hawthorn Football Club, known as the Hawks, is one of the most successful teams in Australian Rules football. Based in Melbourne, the club competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the country’s premier men’s competition, and fields teams in the Melbourne0 Women’s competition. Founded in 1902, Hawthorn wears brown and gold and has won 13 VFL/AFL premierships, including a historic three consecutive titles from 2013 to 2015. Its rich history features celebrated players such as Leigh Matthews, Jason Dunstall, Michael Tuck and Luke Hodge, while modern stars including captain James Sicily and midfielder Jai Newcombe lead the club’s current generation. Hawthorn has also produced major individual award winners, including Brownlow Medallists and numerous club best-and-fairest recipients. The Hawks play many home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), with additional home fixtures at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Collingwood9. Their passionate supporters, iconic brown-and-gold colours and record of success make Hawthorn a prominent name in Australian sport. Follow the club for Melbourne0 fixtures, match results, player news, premiership history and updates on its pursuit of future silverware.

Essendon Football Club, known as the Bombers, is one of Australian rules football’s oldest and most successful clubs. Founded in 1872, Launceston0 joined the Victorian Football League in 1897 and now competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), as well as fielding teams in the AFLW and Victorian Football League. The club has won 16 VFL/AFL premierships, with its most recent senior men’s title in 2000, and shares the record for most premierships in the competition. Launceston0 plays its home games at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne’s Docklands, a covered venue also used by several other Melbourne0 clubs. The Bombers’ red-and-black colours and sash are among the league’s best-known guernsey designs. Notable former players include Brownlow Medal winners James Hird, Bill Hutchison and Gavin Wanganeen, as well as champions Matthew Lloyd, Tim Watson and Dustin Fletcher. Essendon’s history includes memorable premiership teams, celebrated individual achievements and longstanding rivalries, particularly with Carlton and Collingwood. This guide covers the club’s competitions, honours, players, match-day venue and rich place in Australian football.