Update: July 10, 5pm
HAWTHORN has confirmed two changes for its clash against Fremantle at Aurora Stadium on Sunday.
Ruckman Ben McEvoy has replaced Jon Ceglar (omitted), while Billy Hartung will return from a one-week stint in the VFL in place of Will Langford (omitted).
GM – Football Operations Chris Fagan said Hartung’s performance in the VFL – after he was omitted for the Hawks’ previous game against Collingwood – warranted promotion.
“Billy displayed great form for Box Hill Hawks last weekend and has managed to force his way back in,” Fagan said.
“Will is unlucky to find himself out of the team.”
Sunday's match will mark Paul Puopolo's 100th AFL game, and Luke Hodge's 100th AFL game as captain of the Hawks.
Angus Litherland, Will Langford and James Sicily have been named as the Hawks’ three emergencies.
Round 15 Team
Hawthorn v Fremantle
Sunday 12 June
Aurora Stadium, 3.20pm
B: Ben Stratton, Brian Lake, Sam Mitchell
HB: Grant Birchall, Josh Gibson, Luke Hodge
C: Bradley Hill, Shaun Burgoyne, Isaac Smith
HF: Jordan Lewis, Ryan Schoenmakers, Luke Breust
F: David Hale, Jack Gunston, Paul Puopolo
Foll: Ben McEvoy, Liam Shiels, Cyril Rioli
I/C: Matt Suckling, Matt Spangher, Taylor Duryea, Billy Hartung
Emer: Will Langford, James Sicily, Angus Litherland
In: Ben McEvoy, Billy Hartung
Out: Jon Ceglar (omitted), Will Langford (omitted)
Milestones: Paul Puopolo – 100 games, Luke Hodge – 100 games as captain
July 9, 6.25pm
HAWTHORN will welcome back ruckman Ben McEvoy for its clash with ladder-leader Fremantle at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium on Sunday.
McEvoy will replace fellow ruckman Jon Ceglar (omitted), while defender Angus Litherland along with midfielders Alex Woodward and Billy Hartung have been named on an extended bench in the Hawks’ 25-player squad.
It's McEvoy's first AFL match since Round 6.
GM – Football Operations Chris Fagan said McEvoy’s inclusion came on the back of a number of consistent performances in the VFL.
“Ben has displayed strong form for Box Hill Hawks in their past four matches,” Fagan said.
“He was named among the side’s best players on all four occasions and put forward a strong case for senior selection.”
McEvoy has tallied 92 hit-outs in his past two VFL matches, against Collingwood and Frankston.
The Round 15 match will be Paul Puopolo’s 100th AFL game.
The small forward was recruited by Hawthorn with pick 66 in the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.
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It will also be Luke Hodge’s 100th game as captain of the Hawks.
Hodge will become the sixth player to achieve this milestone, joining Graham Arthur, Michael Tuck, Don Scott, Shane Crawford and Leigh Matthews.
