The Sydney Swans have made two late changes to the side to face Hawthorn at the SCG tonight.

Lance Franklin (groin) and Luke Parker (groin) have withdrawn from the selected side to be replaced by Jordan Dawson and Robbie Fox.

It will be the first match Parker has missed in 2018 after playing all 21 home and away games so far this season.

Franklin has played 18 matches this season after battling an ongoing heel problem that eventually sidelined him in Round 6.

Head of Football Tom Harley said the pair were given every chance to take their place in the side.

"We gave both players absolutely every opportunity but they both have really slight groin issues," Harley said.

"We had our maing training session on Thursday and then a light run on Friday and we were prepared to give them both right up until game day."

"Unforunately both players were unable to get up."