AFTER their 29-point victory over Geelong, Melbourne have advanced to the second week of finals and will play Hawthorn in the First Semi Final at the MCG on Friday, September 14 at 7:50pm.  

As a top-four team, Hawthorn earn a second chance in the finals after their 31-point loss to Richmond in the First Qualifying Final.

Melbourne and Hawthorn have played six times in the finals - the last coming in 1990 when the Demons defeated the Hawks by nine points in an Elimination Final.

Tickets to the Semi Final with the Hawks will go on sale on Monday.

For more information, head to our Finals Hub on the website and app.

First Semi Final

Hawthorn v Melbourne
Friday, September 14, 7:50pm (AEST)
MCG

On-sale dates

Club Members

Monday 10 September, 9am (AEST)

General Public

Monday 10 September, 2pm (AEST)

AFL Members

Tuesday 11 September, 9am (AEST)