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 guarantee the Hawks’ spot in the finals hunt. As the season hurtles toward the October finale, both sides face intense schedules.
GWS rolls up to the game with several setbacks and lingering questions over a star player. The club is weighing up ending the star’s season early, all while drafting a record-breaking deal to lure in fresh talent. That uncertainty only fuels the tension in the lineup.