Hawthorn plays North Melbourne in an AFLW Qualifying Final on Friday, 7 November at IKON Park.

Hawthorn will face North Melbourne in an AFLW Qualifying Final on Friday, 7 November at 7:15pm AEDT at IKON Park, marking their second meeting this season. The match, part of Hawthorn’s 100th anniversary season, will be broadcast on Channel 7, Fox Footy, and Kayo. Hawthorn made a roster change, recalling Jess Vukic while first-year player Elli Symonds is out for the season due to a foot injury. Jason Johannisen has joined the club’s coaching panel for 2026. Melbourne also named its 24-player squad for its Qualifying Final against Brisbane, with Molly O’Hehir replacing Lily Johnson. The game is set for Sunday, 9 November at 1:05pm AEDT at IKON Park, with coverage on 7Mate, Fox Sport, Kayo, and 7Plus. Melbourne players Hanks, Hore, and Chaplin earned All Australian honors, while Olivia Purcell continues her ACL recovery.