Hawthorn Vs Adelaide: Impey Named in 4 Changes for Launceston
Hawthorn and Kuwarna met in hawthorn vs adelaide on Thursday night at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, with Jarman Impey named for the Hawks despite training away from the main group this week because of an injury concern. Hawthorn arrived at 6-1-3 and Kuwait? Hawthorn came in after back-to-back defeats, while Kuwarna brought five wins from its previous six.
UTAS Stadium and the Hawks
Hawthorn made four changes for the clash. Mabior Chol and Conor Nash returned, Bailey Macdonald was recalled, and Cam Nairn earned a debut as Calsher Dear, Harry Morrison, Henry Hustwaite and Max Ramsden dropped out.
The Hawks also carried a form line that had looked stronger before the two losses to Fremantle and Narrm. At Launceston, though, the numbers stayed with them: 12 straight wins at their home away from home, by an average of 38 points.
Kuwarna’s Launceston test
Kuwarna arrived with a 6-4 record and a recent lift from beating North Melbourne in a 10-goal blitz. Riley Thilthorpe returned, and Callum Ah Chee was back after a long absence with a hamstring issue, giving the visitors more options after a strong stretch of five wins in six matches.
That set up a tight test against a ground where the clubs have repeatedly gone right to the finish. Three Launceston meetings over the previous five years had all been decided by three points.
Gunston, Impey and selection pressure
Jack Gunston missed a second consecutive game because of a foot issue, leaving Hawthorn to cover another key absence while Impey was still managed through his injury concern. The selection call made the Hawks’ changes more than routine churn, because the side had to balance form, fitness and the demands of a Tasmanian fixture that has often come down to one kick.
For supporters following the matchup on the night, the key read was already on the team sheets: Hawthorn had reshaped four spots, Kuwarna had brought back two important names, and Launceston again offered little margin for error.
