The former master and apprentice face off in a good old fashioned grudge match between Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos and Sam Mitchell’s Hawks in the first meeting between the two coaches.
Hawthorn (0-2, 42.1%) is still searching for its first win of 2023, having come under intense scrutiny this week amid concerns it cut its list too deep last off-season after off-loading so many veterans.
The Hawks wielded the selection axe as a result, bringing in Harry Morrison, Jack Scrimshaw and Tyler Brockman.
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It’s a stark contrast at North Melbourne, (2-0, 103.9%) who remain undefeated in a perfect start under Clarkson.
Roos co-captain Jy Simpkin however comes out of the team due to suspension, having been replaced by Will Phillips.
This match gets underway at (1.4pm) AEDT from UTAS Stadium.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504) from 1.30pm AEDT.
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