HAWTHORN looked like the League's form team after round four, but two losses later and things are a little shaky.
So it's just the right time to come up against the low-flying West Coast.
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But there's no such thing as a guaranteed win, and the scare the Eagles gave Essendon last round, as well as their first half against Brisbane in round two, are a stark reminder to Sam Mitchell's men that anyone can deliver on the day.
Hawthorn has recalled livewire forward Jack Ginnivan, who comes back in after 22 disposals and four goals in the VFL. He is joined in the side by Henry Hustwaite, who has forced his way in with outstanding state-league form, and rebounding defender Bailey Macdonald.
Changkuoth Jiath among three changes has been dropped, while veteran Luke Breust has been managed and Conor Nash begins his four-game suspension.
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen returns for his side along with Tom Cole and Noah Long, however midfielder Tim Kelly is out again, this time through injury, while key defender Harry Edwards and young mid Tom Gross have been omitted.
Hawthorn v West Coast at Marvel Stadium, 4.40pm AEST
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Hawthorn: Bailey MacDonald
West Coast: Noah Long
Carlton v Geelong at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST
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Carlton: Cooper Lord
Geelong: Oliver Henry
Gold Coast v Sydney at People First Stadium, 1.15pm AEST
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Gold Coast: Connor Budarick
Sydney: Tom Hanily
