For the second week in a row, Hawthorn will play the Western Bulldogs but this time in an AFL Community Series match.
The Bulldogs comfortably won the match simulation last week, but can they repeat the dose in Tasmania on Saturday evening?
The Sporting News explains how you can watch the match simulation between the Hawks and Dogs.
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What time does Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs start?
The practice match between Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs will start at 6:10pm AEDT on Saturday, March 2 at University of Tasmania Stadium.
How to watch Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs
Live stream
All AFL match simulation and practice matches will be telecast live on Kayo Sports.
TV channel
AFL match simulation and practice matches won't be televised on free-to-air channels.
However, you can watch on your TV via Kayo Sports or Foxtel's Fox Footy.
AFL Match Simulation games
Feb 18-Feb 24
| Date | Match | Local Time (AEDT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Feb 18 | Melbourne 14.10 (94) def. by Richmond 18.9 (117) | 10:00am | Casey Fields |
| Wed Feb 21 | North Melbourne 15.12 (102) def. Collingwood 10.8 (68) | 10:00am | AIA Centre |
| Thu Feb 22 | Sydney 16.16 (112) def. GWS 13.8 (86) | 10:00am | Tramway Oval |
| Thu Feb 22 | Carlton 8.8 (56) def. by Geelong 10.13 (73) | 11:00am | Ikon Park |
| Thu Feb 22 | Brisbane 15.12 (102) def. Gold Coast 8.7 (55) | 5:00pm (6:00pm) | Brighton Homes Arena |
| Fri Feb 23 | Western Bulldogs 16.12 (108) def. Hawthorn 12.11 (83) | 11:00am | Whitten Oval |
| Fri Feb 23 | St Kilda 16.10 (106) def. Essendon 5.10 (40) | 2:00pm | RSEA Park |
| Fri Feb 23 | Port Adelaide 14.9 (93) draw with Adelaide 14.9 (93) | 5:00pm (5:30pm) | Alberton Oval |
| Sat Feb 24 | West Coast 5.16 (46) def. by Fremantle 14.14 (98) | 4:45pm (7:45pm) | Mineral Resources Park |
AFL Community Series pre-season fixture
Feb 27-Mar 3 (Official practice matches)
| Date | Match | Local Time (AEDT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues Feb 27 | Collingwood 10.16 (76) def. Richmond 5.16 (46) | 6:40pm | IKON Park |
| Wed Feb 28 | Carlton 10.3 (63) def. by Melbourne 15.11 (101) | 6:40pm | IKON Park |
| Thu Feb 29 | Sydney 8.8 (56) def. by Brisbane Lions 12.9 (81) | 4:10pm | Blacktown International Sportspark |
| Thu Feb 29 | GWS 15.15 (105) def. Gold Coast Suns 9.7 (61) | 7:10pm | Manuka Oval |
| Fri Mar 1 | Geelong 11.17 (83) def. Essendon 10.11 (71) | 5:10pm | GMHBA Stadium |
| Fri Mar 1 | Port Adelaide 13.14 (92) def. Fremantle 8.5 (53) | 7:30pm (8:00pm) | Alberton Oval |
| Sat Mar 2 | Adelaide Crows vs. West Coast Eagles | 2:40pm (3:10pm) | Hisense Stadium |
| Sat Mar 2 | Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs | 6:10pm | University of Tasmania Stadium |
| Sun Mar 3 | St Kilda vs North Melbourne | 2:10pm | RSEA Park |
