Hawthorn has made two changes to its side to face Fremantle this Saturday at the MCG in the final round of the home and away season.
Jai Newcombe headlines the pair of inclusions, with mid-season recruit Brandon Ryan also named in the team.
Denver Grainger-Barras, Ned Long and Max Ramsden are the three confirmed outs, while Jai Serong has been selected in the starting 22 after coming on as the sub last week.
General Manager of Football Rob McCartney said both additions will play important roles on Saturday.
“To have a player of Jai’s calibre returning is a huge boost for our team, he was in terrific form prior to some minor hamstring tightness, and will no doubt be looking to finish the year with another strong performance,” McCartney said.
“As for Brandon, he had some unfortunate luck in being struck down by illness following his breakout game against the Pies in Round 21, where he kicked three goals. His return gives him another chance to experience football at the top level.”
ROUND 24 TEAM
Hawthorn v Fremantle
Saturday 26 August
MCG, 1.45pm
B: Josh Weddle, James Blanck, James Sicily
HB: Harry Morrison, Blake Hardwick, Jarman Impey
C: Karl Amon, Jai Newcombe, Conor Nash
HF: Finn Maginness, Luke Breust, Henry Hustwaite
F: Dylan Moore, Jacob Koschitzke, Connor Macdonald
R: Ned Reeves, James Worpel, Will Day
INT: Jack Scrimshaw, Brandon Ryan, Josh Ward, Jai Serong
EMG: Tyler Brockman, Cam Mackenzie, Lloyd Meek, Seamus Mitchell
IN: Jai Newcombe, Brandon Ryan
OUT: Denver Grainger-Barras (calf), Ned Long (omitted), Max Ramsden (omitted)
