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 triumph could firmly cement the Hawks’ spot in the finals hunt. As the season hurtles toward finals weekend, both sides face tight timelines.
GWS rolls up to the game with several setbacks and lingering questions over a star player. The club is considering 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.