Hawthorn wishes to advise it has withdrawn Lance Franklin from today’s match against Gold Coast and replaced him with Chance Bateman.
 
Lance became ill at home last night, suffering nausea, headaches and dizziness, and was seen by the Club doctor who advised that Lance was in some doubt to play today.
 
The Club doctor has assessed Lance again this morning, and on his advice the Club has decided to withdraw Lance from today’s game.
 
Hawthorn’s Football department has notified the Gold Coast Suns’ Football department of the late change.
 
Lance completed the team’s final training on Saturday morning ahead of its Sunday game, and was expected to play.
 
The Club will continue to monitor Lance’s progress over the next 24-48 hours.