Hawthorn will take on the GWS Giants at the MCG in Round 16. The match represents a key fixture for the Hawks’ top-four ambitions.
A victory could firmly cement the Hawks’ spot in the finals hunt. As the season hurtles toward post-season drama, both sides face intense schedules.
GWS rolls up to the game with several setbacks and lingering questions over a marquee player. The club is weighing up ending the star’s campaign prematurely, all while drafting a record-breaking deal to lure in fresh talent. That uncertainty only fuels the tension in the lineup.