Hawthorn has made three changes to its side ahead tomorrow night’s clash with the Bombers.
Darren Minchington returns for his third game in the brown and gold, and will be joined by experienced campaigners Jack Gunston and Jonathon Ceglar.
The Hawks will be without Captain Ben Stratton and star veteran Shaun Burgoyne (both managed), as well as defender-turned-forward Jarman Impey, who will miss due to foot soreness.
“Jars pulled up a bit sore out of the game,” GM-Football Graham Wright said.
“It’s nothing serious. Given the short turnaround we’ve opted for a cautious approach to give him the chance to himself right for next week.
"We’ve also decided to give Stratts and Shaun a rest this week.
“On a positive note, it gives another opportunity to Darren Minchington, who has put together some really strong performances in the scratch matches.”
With Jaeger O’Meara (hand) also sidelined, Co-Vice Captain Tom Mitchell will shoulder the captaincy duties.
Hawthorn will celebrate Inclusion Match in Round 14 when they take on Essendon at Adelaide Oval.
ROUND 14 TEAM
Hawthorn v Essendon
Adelaide Oval
Thursday 27 August, 4.40pm AEST
B: Blake Hardwick, Michael Hartley, Tom Scully
HB: Will Day, Sam Frost, Darren Minchington
C: James Cousins, Dan Howe, Jack Scrimshaw
HF: Jonathon Patton, Luke Breust, Chad Wingard
F: Liam Shiels, Tim O’Brien, Oliver Hanrahan
Foll: Ben McEvoy, James Worpel, Tom Mitchell
I/C: Changkuoth Jiath, Jack Gunston, Conor Glass, Jonathon Ceglar
Emer: Damon Greaves, Dylan Moore, Jackson Ross, Harry Morrison
In: Ceglar, Gunston, Minchington
Out: Stratton, Burgoyne, Impey
