Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_24919137_2 (date VARCHAR, ladder_position VARCHAR, opposition VARCHAR)

### Question ###
On what date was the game played when the Western Bulldogs were in 8th ladder position and hawthorn was the opposing team?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT date FROM table_24919137_2 WHERE ladder_position = "8th" AND opposition = "Hawthorn"