The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS will play reigning AFL premiers Hawthorn in their first game at Spotless Stadium in 2015.
The match on Saturday May 9 will kick off at 4.35pm and will be the Hawks’ first ever visit to Spotless Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park.
The team Hawthorn defeated in the Grand Final, the Swans, will take on their cross-town rivals at Spotless Stadium in Sydney Derby VIII in Round 21.
It’ll be the GIANTS' second clash with the Swans for the season, with the Round 3 match to be played at the SCG on Saturday April 18.
Essendon, Carlton, North Melbourne and Adelaide all return to Spotless Stadium in 2015 while Brisbane and St Kilda will play the GIANTS in Sydney for the first time.
Spotless Stadium will host three Saturday afternoon games, two Saturday twilight fixtures and three Sunday afternoon matches, with the GIANTS also playing one match at the SCG and three home games at StarTrack Oval, Canberra.
GIANTS CEO David Matthews said the Spotless Stadium fixture was a great outcome for GIANTS fans.
“We have a world class venue that offers first class entertainment and it’s a great chance for families to come along and watch the GIANTS,” he said.
“To have this year’s Grand Finalists coming to Spotless Stadium is fantastic for AFL fans in Western Sydney. It’ll be the Hawks’ first visit to Spotless Stadium and I’m sure a lot of Hawthorn supporters would take the opportunity to come up to Sydney and enjoy a weekend.
“I know GIANTS fans are already looking forward to hosting the Swans again at Spotless Stadium, especially following last season’s historic win in Round 1. We will also host Essendon, Carlton, North Melbourne and Adelaide again and play St Kilda and Brisbane in Sydney for the first time.
“After our best season so far in 2014 there’s never been a better time to be a GIANTS member and we encourage everyone to sign up and get on board for what should be an exciting time ahead for the club.”
GIANTS members will also be eligible for free access to the Sydney Royal Easter Show and all NAB Challenge matches featuring the GIANTS.
2015 Spotless Stadium Fixture
NAB Challenge
GIANTS v Essendon
Friday March 13, 7.10pm
Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Round 6
GIANTS v Hawthorn
Saturday May 9, 4.35pm
Round 8
GIANTS v Adelaide Crows
Saturday May 23, 2.10pm
Round 10
GIANTS v Brisbane Lions
Sunday June 7, 1.10pm
Round 12
GIANTS v North Melbourne
Saturday June 20, 4.35pm
Round 15
GIANTS v St Kilda
Sunday July 12, 1.10pm
Round 19
GIANTS v Essendon
Sunday August 9, 3.20pm
Round 21
GIANTS v Sydney Swans
Saturday August 22, 2.10pm
Round 22
GIANTS v Carlton
Saturday August 29, 1.45pm
Stand Tall with the GIANTS in 2015 and become a member today by visiting membership.gwsgiants.com.au or calling 1300 GIANTS (442 687).
