THREE Hawthorn players have been named in an extended squad for the Indigenous Australian Rules team who will head to Ireland and the end of this year for the 2013 International Rules Series.
Lance Franklin, Shaun Burgoyne and youngster Bradley Hill have all been named.
Burgoyne helped launch the new format to the International Rules series on 3 July, where it was confirmed the Australian team will be represented by Indigenous AFL stars.
The team will be coached by former Sydney Swans Champion and AIS-AFL Academy Head Coach, Michael O’Loughlin.
The final squad of 21 will be announced following the conclusion of the 2013 finals series.
Indigenous Australian Rules extended squad
Tony Armstrong Sydney SwansHarley Bennell Gold Coast Suns
Eddie Betts Carlton
Shaun Burgoyne Hawthorn
Allen Christensen Geelong Cats
Aaron Davey Melbourne
Alwyn Davey Essendon
Courtenay Dempsey Essendon
Shane Edwards Richmond
Lance Franklin Hawthorn
Adam Goodes Sydney Swans
Curtly Hampton Greater Western Sydney
Bradley Hill Hawthorn
Joshua Hill West Coast Eagles
Stephen Hill Fremantle
Leroy Jetta Essendon
Lewis Jetta Sydney Swans
Michael Johnson Fremantle
Andrew Krakouer Collingwood
Nathan Lovett-Murray Essendon
Brandon Matera Gold Coast Suns
Ashley McGrath Brisbane Lions
Steven Motlop Geelong Cats
Danyle Pearce Fremantle
Patrick Ryder Essendon
Mathew Stokes Geelong Cats
Lindsay Thomas North Melbourne
Travis Varcoe Geelong Cats
Andrew Walker Carlton
Michael Walters Fremantle
Sharrod Wellingham West Coast Eagles
Daniel Wells North Melbourne
Chris Yarran Carlton
