Hawthorn and Geelong renew their rivalry in a blockbuster Easter Monday showdown at the MCG to close out Round 3.
The Hawks (0-2, 83.8%) will be keen to respond after a slow start to the year, having already made a statement at selection by dumping Finn Maginness, Ned Reeves and Jack Gunston.
Meanwhile the Cats (2-0, 118.6%), who’ll hope to salute Tom Hawkins with a win in his 350th game, have impressed in their first two games to look capable of bouncing back from their shock 2023 finals absence.
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Chris Scott’s side has five changes, with Patrick Dangerfield (hamstring), Rhys Stanley and Zach Tuohy (both managed) and Mitch Knevitt and Shaun Mannagh (both omitted) making way, while Toby Conway, Mitch Duncan, Tom Atkins, Tanner Bruhn and Jack Bowes all come into the 23.
The match gets underway at 3.20pm from the MCG. Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504) or stream via Kayo from 2.30pm.
MATCH UPDATES
There are no late changes. Today’s subs are Harry Morrison (Hawthorn) and Jack Bowes (Geelong).
Tyson Stengle kicked a terrific banana goal to open the scoring at the MCG after a crafty goal assist from Gryan Miers.
The rainy weather appears to have halted, thankfully, allowing for a free-flowing opening to this Easter Monday contest.
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron appeared to roll his right ankle landing from a marking contest.
It’s early stages, but the Hawks are moving the ball at a faster pace after being criticised for a circumspect approach against Melbourne, with Cam Mackenzie nabbing Hawthorn’s first major.
In his 350th game, Tom Hawkins slotted an absolute beauty from a tough set-shot angle.
Shortly after, Brad Close snapped Geelong’s third of the first quarter, making it a 12-point game halfway through the period.
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