AFL live: Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks — round 13 blog, scores and stats
Hawthorn will be without their captain James Sicily as they attempt to snap a three-game losing streak and cling to their spot in the top eight.
Meanwhile, the in-form Western Bulldogs want to take that spot from them.
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