Re-live our live coverage of Hawthorn’s match simulation against Geelong
Nick Watson attempts to take a mark for Hawthorn in its match simulation against Geelong on February 16, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos
PREPARATIONS for the 2026 season kicked up a gear today with the first of 18 club v club hitouts, with Hawthorn playing Geelong at the Hawks’ new training facility in Dingley.
The Hawks triumphed by 17 points after overcoming a slow start to storm past the Cats in the second half.
Re-live all the action in our live blog below.