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Hawthorn vs Collingwood teams: Breust, Mitchell among key changes
Hawthorn has recalled veteran Luke Breust for its must-win clash against Collingwood on Thursday night.
The crafty forward has not played in the senior side since round 9 and has played just five AFL games this year.
But he is one of two inclusions into the side, and will likely be deployed as the substitute, in a game against the Magpies.
The Hawks will also recall Changkuoth Jiath for the clash after a strong VFL performance last week, replacing Harry Morrison on a wing.
Hawthorn will be without Will Day, but instead of replacing him with a midfielder the coaching staff have opted to promote James Worpel from the substitute role last week to a spot in the best 22.
Collingwood has made three changes for the clash as the Magpies desperately try to cling onto top spot on the ladder.
The Pies dropped off the top perch with a loss to Brisbane last week, but have stocked their backline with experienced duo Billy Frampton and Jeremy Howe.
Tom Mitchell has also been recalled and will face his old side, with Charlie Dean and Oleg Markov dropped for the clash.
Bobby Hill made his return to the AFL last week but will miss again, this time due to illness.
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