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Connor Downie
Underwent ankle surgery
Downie underwent surgery for an ankle syndesmosis injury suffered in the final training session of Hawthorn's season.
ANALYSIS
While the ankle injury required surgery, all signs point to Downie being available at or near the start of the 2022 season. He played in one AFL match for the Hawks last year.
While the ankle injury required surgery, all signs point to Downie being available at or near the start of the 2022 season. He played in one AFL match for the Hawks last year.
Jacob Koschitzke
Recovering from shoulder surgery
Koschitzke is recovering from shoulder surgery in the offseason.
ANALYSIS
Koschitzke injured his shoulder in the final match of the season. Physical performance manager Luke Boyd said the 21-year-old forward is progressing well in his recovery, which bodes well for his status to begin the 2022 season.
Koschitzke injured his shoulder in the final match of the season. Physical performance manager Luke Boyd said the 21-year-old forward is progressing well in his recovery, which bodes well for his status to begin the 2022 season.
Jacob Koschitzke
Injures arm in draw of Richmond
Koschitzke left Saturday's 83-83 draw of Richmond at MCG with an injured arm, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
According to ESPN, the Hawthorn forward left Saturday's match after a hard collision in the third term and finished the game on the bench while his arm in a sling. Koschitzke closed out the draw with five disposals, three tackles and a single mark and goal assist to his name.
According to ESPN, the Hawthorn forward left Saturday's match after a hard collision in the third term and finished the game on the bench while his arm in a sling. Koschitzke closed out the draw with five disposals, three tackles and a single mark and goal assist to his name.
Tyler Brockman
Garners attention with three goals
Brockman recorded eight disposals, four marks, two tackles and a single goal assist to go along with a team-high three majors Saturday as Hawthorn drew Richmond 83-83 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Brockman turned heads playing in place of the injured Luke Bruest (knee) on Saturday, setting a new career-mark for majors as Hawthorn's leader in goals against Richmond. The 18 year-old closes out his rookie campaign having averaged 8.9 disposals, 2.5 marks, and 2.1 tackles over the course of 11 appearances and currently ranked among the top 10 AFL rising stars in total goals (10), goals per game (0.9), goal assists per game (0.6) and tackles (1) and marks inside 50 (1.09) per showing.
Brockman turned heads playing in place of the injured Luke Bruest (knee) on Saturday, setting a new career-mark for majors as Hawthorn's leader in goals against Richmond. The 18 year-old closes out his rookie campaign having averaged 8.9 disposals, 2.5 marks, and 2.1 tackles over the course of 11 appearances and currently ranked among the top 10 AFL rising stars in total goals (10), goals per game (0.9), goal assists per game (0.6) and tackles (1) and marks inside 50 (1.09) per showing.
Jaeger O'Meara
36 disposals, seven marks in draw
O'Meara totaled 36 disposals, seven marks, six clearances, two behinds and a single tackle Saturday as Hawthorn drew Richmond 83-83 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
O'Meara matched a season-high 20 handballs, finished tied with teammate Tom Mitchell as the match leader in disposals and collected his best mark aggregate since Round Five in Saturday's draw. The 27 year-old closes out his 2021 campaign having topped 100 fantasy points in three of his last four appearances and currently ranked 18th in the AFL for clearances per game (6.1).
O'Meara matched a season-high 20 handballs, finished tied with teammate Tom Mitchell as the match leader in disposals and collected his best mark aggregate since Round Five in Saturday's draw. The 27 year-old closes out his 2021 campaign having topped 100 fantasy points in three of his last four appearances and currently ranked 18th in the AFL for clearances per game (6.1).
Tom Mitchell
Strong finish to 2021 season
Mitchell tallied 36 disposals, six marks, five tackles and four clearances Saturday as Hawthorn drew Richmond 83-83 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell tied teammate Jaeger O'Meara has the match leader in disposals while also increasing his mark and clearances totals for the month of August to 25 and 26, respectively, on Saturday. The 28- year old closes out the 2021 season averaging 34.3 disposals, 4.9 tackles, 4.8 clearances and 4.5 marks an appearance and currently ranked fifth in AFL fantasy scoring per game (115.59).
Mitchell tied teammate Jaeger O'Meara has the match leader in disposals while also increasing his mark and clearances totals for the month of August to 25 and 26, respectively, on Saturday. The 28- year old closes out the 2021 season averaging 34.3 disposals, 4.9 tackles, 4.8 clearances and 4.5 marks an appearance and currently ranked fifth in AFL fantasy scoring per game (115.59).
Chad Wingard
30 disposals, three goals
Wingard secured 30 disposals, six clearances, five tackles, three marks, two goals and a single behind Saturday as Hawthorn drew Richmond 83-83 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
A season-high 15 handballs helped Wingard finish with 30 touches for the third time in four appearances on Saturday while his two majors tied a season-best mark for the third time this year. The 28 year-old closes out Hawthorn's 2021campaign averaging 22.3 disposals, 3.5 marks, 3.9 tackles, 3.2 clearances and 88.3 fantasy points a showing and ranked second in the AFL for goal assists per game (1.2).
A season-high 15 handballs helped Wingard finish with 30 touches for the third time in four appearances on Saturday while his two majors tied a season-best mark for the third time this year. The 28 year-old closes out Hawthorn's 2021campaign averaging 22.3 disposals, 3.5 marks, 3.9 tackles, 3.2 clearances and 88.3 fantasy points a showing and ranked second in the AFL for goal assists per game (1.2).
Luke Breust
Late scratch Friday
Breust (knee) was a late scratch for Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Breust was listed as a test ahead of the Round 23 matchup, but he'll ultimately be held out. Tyler Brockman will take his place in the lineup against Richmond.
Breust was listed as a test ahead of the Round 23 matchup, but he'll ultimately be held out. Tyler Brockman will take his place in the lineup against Richmond.
James Cousins
Out for finale
Cousins (hamstring) wasn't selected for Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Cousins would likely have returned in another week but doesn't have enough time and now sees his season end early. He averaged 20.8 disposals through nine games in 2021.
Cousins would likely have returned in another week but doesn't have enough time and now sees his season end early. He averaged 20.8 disposals through nine games in 2021.
Shaun Burgoyne
Set to retire
Burgoyne will retire after Round 23 versus Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Burgoyne is set to play his 407th and final match this weekend, one of only five players in VFL/AFL history to top the 400-game mark. The 38-year-old forward will retire a veteran of 21 seasons between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide.
Burgoyne is set to play his 407th and final match this weekend, one of only five players in VFL/AFL history to top the 400-game mark. The 38-year-old forward will retire a veteran of 21 seasons between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide.
James Cousins
Nearing comeback
Cousins (hamstring) is listed as a test for selection in Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Cousins has missed much of the last month with a hamstring injury and will look for one more appearance before the season ends.
Cousins has missed much of the last month with a hamstring injury and will look for one more appearance before the season ends.
Luke Breust
Nearing return
Breust (knee) is listed as a test for Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Breust has scored seven goals over his last three games and would help the Hawks to a strong finish after a disappointing season.
Breust has scored seven goals over his last three games and would help the Hawks to a strong finish after a disappointing season.
Jaeger O'Meara
Listed as test
O'Meara is listed as a test for Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
O'Meara was a late scratch from Round 22 and will look for a final chance to start this season. With over 100 points scored in two of his last three games and a season average of 25.7 disposals per game, O'Meara is a big piece to get back for the Hawks.
O'Meara was a late scratch from Round 22 and will look for a final chance to start this season. With over 100 points scored in two of his last three games and a season average of 25.7 disposals per game, O'Meara is a big piece to get back for the Hawks.
James Worpel
Could return against Tigers
Worpel (foot) is listed as a test for Round 23 against Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Worpel was a late scratch from Round 22 and will look for one more chance to play in 2021. With 21.1 disposals per game this season, Worpel has often been a solid, but not star-caliber midfield option in fantasy.
Worpel was a late scratch from Round 22 and will look for one more chance to play in 2021. With 21.1 disposals per game this season, Worpel has often been a solid, but not star-caliber midfield option in fantasy.
Blake Hardwick
Impresses in win
Hardwick logged 24 disposals (20 kicks, four handballs) and made 11 marks during Saturday's 64-37 win over the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Hardwick has been one of the more impressive players over the last two rounds as the Hawks made a late-season surge. With 52 disposals and 22 marks over his last two games, Hardwick is one option to keep an eye on in the final round of 2021.
Hardwick has been one of the more impressive players over the last two rounds as the Hawks made a late-season surge. With 52 disposals and 22 marks over his last two games, Hardwick is one option to keep an eye on in the final round of 2021.
Jai Newcombe
Makes 11 tackles in win
Newcombe logged 18 disposals (10 kicks, eight handballs), made eight marks and completed 11 tackles during Saturday's 64-37 win over the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Newcombe has only played five times all season but in two of those games has made at least 10 tackles. Heading into the final round, he could be a major asset with the right matchup.
Newcombe has only played five times all season but in two of those games has made at least 10 tackles. Heading into the final round, he could be a major asset with the right matchup.
Daniel Howe
Stars in win
Howe scored one goal and one behind do go with 34 disposals (26 kicks, eight handballs) and made nine marks during Saturday's 64-37 win over the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Howe stepped up in a big way while Jaeger O'Meara was unable to play as he scored over 100 fantasy points for just the second time all season. There's only one week left for Howe in 2021, and the return of any other stars in the midfield may not allow him to flourish in the final round as well.
Howe stepped up in a big way while Jaeger O'Meara was unable to play as he scored over 100 fantasy points for just the second time all season. There's only one week left for Howe in 2021, and the return of any other stars in the midfield may not allow him to flourish in the final round as well.
James Worpel
Ruled out for Round 22
Worpel (foot) has been ruled out for Round 22 against Western.
ANALYSIS
Worpel suffered a foot injury in Round 21 and was listed as a test ahead of Round 22. Jai Newcombe will take his place in the lineup against the Bulldogs.
Worpel suffered a foot injury in Round 21 and was listed as a test ahead of Round 22. Jai Newcombe will take his place in the lineup against the Bulldogs.
Jaeger O'Meara
Late scratch Saturday
O'Meara was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's Round 22 matchup against Western due to a knee injury, Marc McGowan of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Meara will be replaced by Connor Downie in Saturday's lineup. Whether the knee injury forces the 27-year-old to miss additional time remains to be seen.
O'Meara will be replaced by Connor Downie in Saturday's lineup. Whether the knee injury forces the 27-year-old to miss additional time remains to be seen.
Dylan Moore
Out with knee issue
Moore will miss Round 22 against the Western Bulldogs with a knee injury. He's been replaced by Tyler Brockman in the lineup.
ANALYSIS
Moore has played well recently with seven goals over his last five start and increasingly solid disposal tallies. This makes his absence notable for loss of a decent fantasy forward, but also makes it worthwhile following if he'll return this season.
Moore has played well recently with seven goals over his last five start and increasingly solid disposal tallies. This makes his absence notable for loss of a decent fantasy forward, but also makes it worthwhile following if he'll return this season.
James Worpel
Listed as test
Worpel (foot) is listed as a test for Round 22 against the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Worpel suffered the original injury late into Round 21 against Collingwood and needs to prove he can play before getting his name listed for selection. He's logged 21.1 disposals per game in 2021.
Worpel suffered the original injury late into Round 21 against Collingwood and needs to prove he can play before getting his name listed for selection. He's logged 21.1 disposals per game in 2021.
Jack Scrimshaw
Active in win
Scrimshaw scored one goal to go with 26 disposals (16 kicks, 10 handballs) and made 12 marks during Sunday's 97-78 win over Collingwood in Round 21.
ANALYSIS
Scrimshaw hasn't been the most consistent contributor all season but he seems to have found a little bit of rhythm with 51 disposals and 20 marks over his last two games. To finish out the season, this is the performance worthy of sending Hawthorn's departing coach Alastair Clarkson out in good spirits.
Scrimshaw hasn't been the most consistent contributor all season but he seems to have found a little bit of rhythm with 51 disposals and 20 marks over his last two games. To finish out the season, this is the performance worthy of sending Hawthorn's departing coach Alastair Clarkson out in good spirits.
Tom Mitchell
Logs 44 disposals in win
Mitchell scored one goal to go with 44 disposals (21 kicks, 23 handballs) and made 10 marks during Sunday's 97-78 win over Collingwood in Round 21.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell has scored goals in four straight games but has also recorded at least 34 disposals in four of his last five starts. These possession numbers have moved his value into the stratospheric level, but there's only a little more time left in his season without the finals so it could be worth trying to include him while it's still possible.
Mitchell has scored goals in four straight games but has also recorded at least 34 disposals in four of his last five starts. These possession numbers have moved his value into the stratospheric level, but there's only a little more time left in his season without the finals so it could be worth trying to include him while it's still possible.
James Worpel
Hurts foot in win
Worpel suffered a foot injury during Sunday's 97-78 win over Collingwood, according to Jonathan Healy of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Worpel had scored goals in seven straight rounds and logged over 20 disposals in all but one of those games before his early exit Sunday. He doesn't have much time to return before the season ends if this injury proves to be significant.
Worpel had scored goals in seven straight rounds and logged over 20 disposals in all but one of those games before his early exit Sunday. He doesn't have much time to return before the season ends if this injury proves to be significant.
Ned Reeves
Unavailable in Round 21
Reeves has been managed for Round 21 against Collingwood.
ANALYSIS
Reeves has only played five times this season and recorded 31 hitouts in Round 20 against Brisbane, but now gets some rest instead of facing the Magpies.
Reeves has only played five times this season and recorded 31 hitouts in Round 20 against Brisbane, but now gets some rest instead of facing the Magpies.