HAWTHORN has made a late change to the side which will take on Geelong in tonight’s qualifying final.

James Sicily has withdrawn with illness with Daniel Howe to take his place in the Hawks’ team.

Howe has played ten games this year in his second season at the club.

His last game was against Port Adelaide in Round 16, where he had 17 disposals and five tackles.

Tonight’s game will kick off at 7.50pm AEST.