ENGIE Stadium welcomes GWS and Hawthorn for a do-or-die elimination final. The Giants carry momentum after three straight wins, while the Hawks lean on veteran forward Jack Gunston’s standout season. With both sides stacked with attacking weapons, a high-scoring battle is expected as September pressure takes hold.

When: Saturday September 6, 2025 at 3:15 pm

Where: ENGIE Stadium

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ENGIE Stadium sets the stage for the first elimination final, with GWS and Hawthorn going head-to-head in a do-or-die showdown. The Giants hit September in strong touch, riding a three-game winning streak capped by a 45-point dismantling of Gold Coast in Round 23. Their engine room is firing, with Tom Green, Lachie Ash and Lachie Whitfield ranking among the league’s most prolific ball-winners, while Finn Callaghan has averaged over 28 disposals across the season. In attack, Aaron Cadman, Jesse Hogan and skipper Toby Greene headline a versatile forward line, with Jake Stringer adding explosive impact.

For Hawthorn, much hinges on veteran spearhead Jack Gunston, whose career-best 62-goal season earned him All-Australian selection. But the Hawks’ record at ENGIE Stadium looms as a hurdle, with eight straight losses at the venue.

Given the scoring talent on both lists—and a history of high-scoring contests between the two—the stage is set for a fast-paced, free-flowing shootout.