Freo Bring Back McVee as Hawks Make Surprise Defensive Call

AFL round nine teams and expert tips: Hawks resist the urge to rest sore stars

The teams are in for the Thursday night blockbuster between the second and third sides on the ladder – Fremantle and Hawthorn.

The five match ups that matter as Freo take on Hawks

They’re the two hottest teams in the competition, but one of Fremantle’s or Hawthorn’s unbeaten streaks will come to an end as we look at the five biggest match-ups that could swing Thursday night’s clash.

Freo bring back McVee as Hawks make surprise defensive call

Fremantle have regained star recruit Judd McVee for their bumper clash against preliminary finalists Hawthorn at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

Hawthorn gun with ‘significant body soreness’ ahead of blockbuster

The co-captain is playing down the issue despite not getting above a light jog in a one-on-one session.

Breaking down the Blues' list, the big match-ups in Dockers-Hawks blockbuster

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