Adelaide and Hawthorn meet at Adelaide Oval in a knockout semi-final with a preliminary final berth against Geelong at stake. It’s the fifth time the clubs have clashed in September, the Hawks leading the ledger 3-1, though the Crows enter as minor premiers desperate to avoid straight-sets elimination.

When: Friday September 12, 2025 at 7:40 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Adelaide and Hawthorn collide at Adelaide Oval on Friday night with a preliminary final date against Geelong up for grabs. It’s their fifth September showdown, the Hawks holding a 3–1 advantage, though this is the first time the rivalry shifts to South Australian soil.

The home-and-away clashes were split: Adelaide stormed back from 32 points down to snatch a Round 21 victory, while Hawthorn prevailed in a gritty, low-scoring contest in Launceston. The Crows will sorely miss Izak Rankine, whose influence across those games was immense – 39 disposals, 14 score involvements and four goals.

As minor premiers, Adelaide carry the weight of expectation and the threat of a straight-sets exit under the current finals system. The Hawks, by contrast, arrive with history on their side and a knack for turning matches into grinding, defensive struggles.