The Hawks will swap the football for a cricket bat when they take on the Kangaroos in the 2017 ‘Biggest Game of Cricket’.

The T20 charity match has been organised by the Ponting Foundation, with all proceeds helping young Australians beat cancer.

Cricketing legend Damien Fleming will join as team captain, with Luke Hodge and Jarryd Roughead rounding out the leadership group.

Several big-name Hawks have been listed in the 18-man squad, including Senior Coach Alastair Clarkson and favourite son Shane Crawford.

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The match will be held on 27 January 2017 at University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

See the full squad below.





Damien Fleming (Captain)

Luke Hodge (Vice Captain)

Jarryd Roughead (Vice Captain)

Grant Birchall

Luke Breust

Cameron Bruce

Alastair Clarkson

Shane Crawford

James Frawley

Josh Gibson

Jack Gunston

Blake Hardwick

Daniel Harford

John Hastings

Brett Ratten

Isaac Smith

Brendan Whitecross

Dallas Willsmore

The Kangaroos squad will be announced next week.

You can read more about Ricky's Biggest Game of Cricket here.