Bombers-Hawks AFLW match moved to Docklands following 'unprecedented' ticket demand

The AFLW first-round match between Essendon and Hawthorn has been moved to the 53,359-capacity Docklands stadium due to a massive demand for tickets.The venue switch was made after the initial ticket allocation was exhaustedThe historic match between the two AFLW newcomers — to be played on August 27 — was to be held at the 12,000-capacity North Port Oval in Melbourne, but the initial allocation of tickets sold out within 24 hours.

AFL general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone said the venue relocation was an indication of the increasing interest in AFLW. "We're in an incredible place coming into our seventh season and I couldn't be prouder of every single person who got us here," she said."Quite simply the fans of both clubs, and supporters of women's footy in general showed why we needed to move to a bigger venue by selling out the game so quickly," he said.

"Two proud clubs, a historic occasion for them and another historic moment for the AFLW competition." Port Adelaide and Sydney join Essendon and Hawthorn as the new AFLW teams, meaning the competition will feature all 18 AFL clubs.Adelaide and Melbourne meet in a grand final rematch the following evening at Norwood Oval.

Fabulous to see female footy doing so well.

Tickets are $10. Competing AFLW Club members will be able to access free tickets, and will receive instructions from their Club on how to access tickets. Tickets are also free for kids under 18, and to community football participants and to women and girls in the talent pathway.

ardurdin staggy33 the mighty Hawks first AFLW game in the big league will be bigger than any of the crows grand finals, might be hard now they can’t be bully’s and think they are superior anymore, thats the club mantra isn’t it?

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