Hawthorn will get is first taste of opposition ahead of the 2024 season when it takes on the Western Bulldogs in a match simulation at Whitten Oval on Friday.
There will be plenty of new talent for fans to observe across Friday’s match which will consist of a four-quarter AFL game, followed by a four-quarter VFL game.
The AFL game will kick off from 11am, with the Hawks naming a 31-player squad to take part.
James Sicily will lead his team out for the first time in 2024 as he embarks on his second year as skipper, joined by the likes of Jack Scrimshaw, Jarman Impey and Josh Weddle down back, while midfielders including Jai Newcombe and Conor Nash will lead the charge in the engine room.
There will be plenty of buzz in the forward half with lively draftee Nick Watson set to partake in his first pre-season hit-out, as are recruits Jack Ginnivan and Mabior Chol.
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The Hawks however will be without a few familiar faces for Friday's game, with Karl Amon and Luke Breust (managed) missing the clash, alongside several injured Hawks including Will Day (foot) and Dylan Moore (illness).
For those unable to make the trip to Whitten Oval, the match will be broadcast live on Fox Footy, available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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MATCH SIM SQUAD LIST
1. Harry Morrison
2. Mitch Lewis
3. Jai Newcombe
4. Jarman Impey
5. James Worpel
6. James Sicily
7. Ned Reeves
8. Sam Frost
11. Conor Nash
14. Jack Scrimshaw
15. Blake Hardwick
16. Massimo D'Ambrosio
17. Lloyd Meek
18. Mabior Chol
19. Jack Gunston
23. Josh Weddle
25. Josh Ward
26. Bodie Ryan
28. Cam Mackenzie
29. Jai Serong
30. Sam Butler
31. Connor Macdonald
32. Finn Maginness
33. Jack Ginnivan
34. Nick Watson
35. Calsher Dear
37. Ethan Phillips
38. Max Ramsden
41. Josh Bennetts
44. Henry Hustwaite
45. Clay Tucker
