Hawthorn has made three changes for this Saturday’s Week 7 against the West Coast Eagles in Frankston.
Midfield bull Mattea Breed, versatile veteran Louise Stephenson and exciting young forward Bridie Hipwell are the three inclusions to take on the Eagles.
The trio of omissions are the three players who sustained injuries in Sunday’s clash with Fremantle, Mackenzie Eardley in concussion protocol, while Laura Stone and Kristy Stratton are both nursing syndesmosis injuries.
Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey detailed the three changes for this weekend’s match.
“It’s unfortunate to lose three players to injury, but it allows for Mattea, Lou and Bridie to return to the side.
“All three players offer something different to the make up of our side and we’re excited to see them all make important contributions."
WEEK 7 TEAM
Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles
Saturday 12 October
Kinetic Stadium, Frankston
1.05pm AEDT
IN: Mattea Breed, Louise Stephenson, Bridie Hipwell
OUT: Mackenzie Eardley (Injured), Laura Stone (Injured), Kristy Stratton (Injured)
B: Laura Elliott, Emily Everist
HB: Tamara Smith, Ainslie Kemp, Jenna Richardson
C: Kaitlyn Ashmore, Jasmine Fleming, Tilly Lucas-Rodd
HF: Greta Bodey, Mattea Breed, Aileen Gilroy
F: Aine McDonagh, Jess Vukic
R: Lucy Wales, Eliza West, Emily Bates
INT: Louise Stephenson, Bridie Hipwell, Mikayla Williamson, Sophie Locke, Hayley McLaughlin
EMER: Sophie Butterworth, Tahlia Fellows, Charlotte Baskaran.
