Hawthorn has made one change for its crucial clash with Carlton on Sunday afternoon at the MCG.

Emerging midfielder Cam Mackenzie makes his return to the team after spending the past three weeks playing solidly for Box Hill. 

His selection comes at the expense of Josh Ward, who has been omitted for Sunday's match. 

Hawthorn Executive General Manager of Football Rob McCartney welcomed Mackenzie back into the line-up. 

"Cam has earned his spot off the back of outstanding performances at Box Hill over the past couple of weeks," McCartney said.

"He continues to develop in season 2024 and this high-stakes game against the Blues will be another great opportunity for him to grow as a player." 

ROUND 22 TEAM
Carlton v Hawthorn
Sunday 11 August
MCG, 1.10pm 

In: Cam Mackenzie 
Out: Josh Ward (omitted) 

B: Karl Amon, Sam Frost, James Sicily
HB: Blake Hardwick, Jarman Impey, Changkuoth Jiath
C: Jack Scrimshaw, Dylan Moore, Josh Weddle
HF: Massimo D'Ambrosio, Will Day, Connor Macdonald
F: Jack Ginnivan, Mabior Chol, Jack Gunston
R: Lloyd Meek, Jai Newcombe, Conor Nash

INT: Calsher Dear, Luke Breust, Nick Watson, James Worpel, Cam Mackenzie 

EMER: Harry Morrison, Jai Serong, Finn Maginness