HAWTHORN forward Jack Gunston is among four possible inclusions for Sunday’s blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG.
The Hawks youngster was a late withdrawal last weekend through illness but has recovered to possibly earn a recall this weekend.
Two youngsters could make their debuts for the Hawks in Sunday’s blockbuster, with defender Taylor Duryea and ruckman Sam Grimley listed on the extended interchange.
Drafted with pick 69 in the 2009 National Draft, Duryea has battled injury throughout his short career but, has achieved continuity in his football in the past twelve months and impressed through his form at Box Hill.
A move to the backline mid-year last season saw him thrive with the Club’s VFL affiliate and come close to senior selection in 2012.
He played in all four of the Club’s pre-season matches and had fans talking of a possible early-season debut to replace the injured Matt Suckling.
Grimley was selected at pick 39 in the same draft as Duryea and impressed the Hawks hierarchy with his ability to play as a forward and part-time ruckman during the NAB Cup.
His athleticism in particular caught the eye and showed great goal sense.
Defender Kyle Cheney could also play his first game of the season after being named alongside Gunston, Duryea and Grimley on the extended interchange.
Recruit Brian Lake has missed out on selection after playing for Box Hill last weekend.
Brad Sewell is the only out at this stage with a hamstring injury.
Hawthorn Round 3 squad
FB: Gibson schoenmakers Guerra
HB: Hodge Stratton Birchall
C: Shiels Mitchell Hill
HF: Rioli Franklin Breust
FF: Hale Roughead Puopolo
Rucks: Bailey, Burgoyne, Lewis
IC: Savage, Duryea, Anderson, Smith, Cheney, Gunston, Grimley
IN: Gunston, Duryea, Grimley, Cheney
OUT: Sewell
