HAWTHORN has made three changes for its clash against Geelong at the MCG on Saturday night.

Ruckman David Hale and key defender Brian Lake will return, while first-year Hawk Daniel Howe has been included for his second AFL game.

The trio replaces injured ruckman Jon Ceglar (back) and omitted pair Taylor Duryea and Ryan Schoenmakers.

GM – Football Operations Chris Fagan said veterans Hale and Lake were raring to go for the Hawks’ blockbuster clash after each missing a week with general soreness.

“Both of those boys had a little bit of soreness last week, and they’re fresh and ready to go,” Fagan said.

“With Jon’s back injury, it was a easy decision to bring David back in, and Brian will obviously have a big role to play on one of Geelong’s key forwards.”

Fagan said Howe’s form at VFL level meant he warranted a senior recall.

“With Daniel, it’s a great opportunity for one of our young players in a big game,” he said.

“He’s been playing well at Box Hill in a variety of positions and deserves this opportunity."

Saturday night’s clash will also mark key defender James Frawley’s 150th AFL match.

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Frawley was originally recruited by Melbourne with pick 12 in the 2006 AFL Draft, and played 139 games for the Demons before joining Hawthorn as a free agent at the end of 2014.

The 26-year-old will play his 11th game for the Hawks on Saturday night.





Round 20 Team

Geelong v Hawthorn

MCG

Saturday 15 August, 7.20pm



B: Ben Stratton, Brian Lake, Josh Gibson

HB: Grant Birchall, James Frawley, Luke Hodge

C: Billy Hartung, Shaun Burgoyne, Isaac Smith

HF: Cyril Rioli, Jack Gunston, Liam Shiels

F: Matt Suckling, Jarryd Roughead, Luke Breust

Foll: David Hale, Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis

I/C: Paul Puopolo, Bradley Hill, Daniel Howe, Ben McEvoy

Emer: Taylor Duryea, Angus Litherland, Ryan Schoenmakers

In: David Hale, Brian Lake, Daniel Howe

Out: Jon Ceglar (back soreness), Ryan Schoenmakers (omitted), Taylor Duryea (omitted)

Milestone: James Frawley – 150th AFL game









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