The Hawks have brought back a host of stars who sat out Round 3 of the NAB Cup.
Lance Franklin, Brad Sewell and former Roo David Hale are just a few of the senior players who will be back in action at Highgate Recreation Reserve, providing a tough task for the Kangaroos' young line-up.
The defensive trio of Nathan Grima, Ayden Kennedy and Cam Delaney will face Hawthorn's first-choice key forwards in Franklin, Roughead, Hale and Jack Gunston, providing a great test in the lead-up to the home and away season.
Senior coach Brad Scott told NMFC.com.au on Thursday he was hoping for a strong Hawthorn team to give North's coaching staff more information on the development of the club's youngsters. It appears that wish will be granted.
Hawthorn's squad
2. Jarryd Roughead, 3. Jordan Lewis, 5. Sam Mitchell, 6. Josh Gibson, 8. Xavier Ellis, 9. Shaun Burgoyne, 10. Bradley Hill, 12. Brad Sewell, 13. Kyle Cheney, 14. Grant Birchall, 16. Isaac Smith, 18. Brent Guerra, 19. Jack Gunston, 20. David Hale, 21. Shane Savage, 22. Luke Breust, 23. Lance Franklin, 24. Benjamin Stratton, 25. Ryan Schoenmakers, 26. Liam Shiels, 27. Matthew Spangher, 28. Paul Puopolo, 32. Jonathan Simpkin, 35. Sam Grimley, 37. Jed Anderson, 39. Max Bailey, 41. Taylor Duryea
