Hawthorn has made one change for its Round 21 battle with GWS on Sunday afternoon at Manuka Oval. 

Forward Jack Gunston returns to the side for the first time since Round 17, replacing the omitted Finn Maginness. 

Hawthorn Executive General Manager of Football Rob McCartney was looking forward to seeing Gunston take the field on Sunday.

"We welcome Jack back to our senior line-up this week," McCartney said.

"He has shown at different times this season that he is still a dangerous forward who can impact AFL games.

"His leadership, experience and talent will be important as we face our next challenge against an in-form GWS team." 

The Hawks will be aiming for four straight wins when they take on the Giants, with Sam Mitchell's side currently sitting ninth on the ladder. 

ROUND 21 TEAM
GWS GIANTS v Hawthorn
Sunday 4 August
Manuka Oval, 1.10pm 

In: Jack Gunston
Out: Finn Maginness (omitted)

B: Blake Hardwick, Sam Frost, Jarman Impey 
HB:
Jack Scrimshaw, James Sicily, Josh Ward
C:
Karl Amon, Jai Newcombe, Dylan Moore  
HF:
Luke Breust, Will Day, James Worpel 
F:
Connor Macdonald, Mabior Chol, Jack Ginnivan
R:
Lloyd Meek, Conor Nash, Changkuoth Jiath

INT: Nick Watson, Josh Weddle, Jack Gunston, Massimo D'Ambrosio, Calsher Dear

EMER: Harry Morrison, Cam Mackenzie, Jai Serong