On Sunday 20 December, Hawthorn Football Club teamed up with the City of Monash to present the 2009 Carols by Candlelight.

A merry crowd of approximately 23,000 was treated to a variety of exciting entertainment and awesome activities throughout the night. Festivities kicked off at 4pm at the Hawks Kidz Zone, which included:

  • Skills and drills with Hawks players
  • An appearance by Hawka
  • Merchandise and membership
  • Animal farm
  • Face painting
  • Jumping castle
  • Player signing sessions
Afterwards, the Carols took centre stage boasting some impressive local and interstate entertainment.

During the night, Hawthorn Captain Sam Mitchell, Vice-captain Luke Hodge and defender Brent Guerra, along with Club mascot Hawka, joined the on-stage celebrations much to the delight of the crowd.

Hawthorn FC is proud to be associated with this local community event.

As sponsors of both the pre-show entertainment and Hawks Kids Zone, the Club looks forward to working with the City of Monash in the future.



Cyril Rioli signs the guernsey of one of his supporters.


Hawka chatting with some fans.


Fans participating in the skills and drills session.