Scans today confirmed a grade two strain to his posterior cruciate ligament.
Brown will miss at least a month and is unlikely to return to the senior side before the split round.
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Hawthorn defender Campbell Brown will miss 4-6 weeks after injuring his knee.
Hawthorn midfielder says players may take a different approach to the ball in contested situations following Lance Franklin's high bump on Martin Mattner on Sun
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The Hawks and Swans clash in round two of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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