Will McCabe’s latest AFL news is that he was set to make his Hawthorn debut in Round 6 against Port Adelaide on April 19, 2026, after being named in the team on April 15. Hawthorn described him as a 20-year-old first-round pick from the 2023 draft, and said his VFL form had earned him the call-up.[1][2]
He was added to Hawthorn’s Round 6 side as one of two inclusions, with Calsher Dear also coming in, replacing the injured Mabior Chol and Jack Gunston.[2]
Hawthorn highlighted that McCabe has developed from a key defender into a forward and had recently produced a strong VFL game with four goals and 20 disposals. The club also noted his family link, as he follows his father Luke McCabe, who played 138 games for Hawthorn.[1]
Match coverage and club video posts around April 17 also pointed to his debut being imminent, with one highlight noting he had already scored his first career goal on debut.[8][10]
2023 AFL Draft Hub Will McCabe View Player Stats Draft Year 2023 AFL Draft Hub Pick Number 19 - Hawthorn Sanfl Club Central District Local Club Tanunda Date Of Birth 29/9/2005 Position Key Defender Height 197cm Weight 86kg League
sanfl.com.auTwo young forwards have been added to the Hawks team to face Port Adelaide this Saturday.
www.hawthornfc.com.auHousemate Will Day tells the GREATEST news to McCabe announcing his debut this Saturday against Port Adelaide
www.hawthornfc.com.auWill McCabe flushes his first career goal with an incredible strike on debut and his friends and family in the stands love it
www.afl.com.auWill McCabe will play his first AFL game on Saturday against Port Adelaide.
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