Key posts
Newcombe puts Hawks in front
The two sides have steadied defensively after conceding early goals.
But Jai Newcombe pushed forward and found space before pulling in a mark and kicking his first goal of the season.
Hawks 12, Roos 6 with 11 mins to go in Q1.
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Greene levels up for Hawks
Fergus Greene has to step up as a key forward for the Hawks today and he has made a strong start taking a high mark and kicking the goal.
Hawks 6, Roos 6 with 16 mins to go in Q1.
Curtis kicks first goal for Roos
Paul Curtis has launched into a high mark and then gone back to kick the goal.
Perfect start for the Roos, lovely flying mark from Curtis.
Roos 6, Hawks 0 with 18 mins to go.
Roos lose early Brownlow Medal contender
By Jon Pierik
Kangaroos midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke is a late withdrawal (calf tightness). He has been replaced by Daniel Howe, who has shifted from bring the substitute and is now in the starting 22.
Darcy Tucker is now the sub.
Davies-Uniacke has rocketed into series Brownlow Medal contention and is a major loss for the Roos.
Luke Davies-Uniacke.Credit:Getty Images
Late out for Roos – Luke Davies-Uniacke out
Fox Footy are reporting that Roos star Luke Davies-Uniacke has been replaced after the first warm-up due to calf tightness.
Former Hawk Daniel Howe comes into the side and Darcy Tucket becomes the sub.
Davies-Uniacke completed the first warm-up but club medicos ruled him out to avoid more serious damage to his calf.
The subs are named for Hawks v Roos
Neither side has made a late change with first bounce set for 1.45pm AEDT.
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Good afternoon
G’day everyone! It’s Roy Ward and welcome to today’s Super Saturday AFL live blog as we cover the afternoon and evening matches in round three.
We have so many games to come so please stick with us and enjoy the hours to come.
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Games today
Hawthorn v North Melbourne – 1.45pm AEDT
GWS Giants v Carlton – 4.30pm AEDT
St Kilda v Essendon – 7.25pm AEDT
Port Adelaide v Adelaide – 7.30pm AEDT
