Fremantle and Hawthorn announce team lineups for qualifying final at Optus Stadium

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Fremantle and Hawthorn announce team lineups for qualifying final at Optus Stadium
Summary

Fremantle and Hawthorn have confirmed their squads for Thursday night's qualifying final at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Dockers have made five changes, bringing back Jye Amiss, Heath Chapman, Sam Switkowski, Murphy Reid, and Brandon Walker. Key defender Brennan Cox is unavailable for the match due to a calf injury, while four other players were omitted from the side. Hawthorn has recalled Jack Ginnivan, who returns to the lineup after missing the previous round with a back issue, while Jack Dalton has been omitted. The winner of Thursday's matchup earns hosting rights for a preliminary final, while the loser moves into a semi-final against either Geelong or Carlton. The match is scheduled for 6.10pm AWST.

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  • Fremantle welcomes back Jye Amiss, Heath Chapman, Sam Switkowski, Murphy Reid, and Brandon Walker.
  • Brennan Cox is out for Fremantle due to a calf injury.
  • Jack Ginnivan returns to the Hawthorn side after recovering from a back issue.
  • The match takes place at Optus Stadium on Thursday, September 3, at 6.10pm AWST.
  • The victor hosts a preliminary final while the loser faces Geelong or Carlton in a semi-final.
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