Hawthorn’s prized off-season recruit Brian Lake is set to make his AFL debut for the club in their clash with North Melbourne on Sunday.
Lake was named in an extended 25-man Hawks squad for the match at the MCG – and appears a certainty to play with defender Ryan Schoenmakers’ unfortunate knee injury last weekend ruling him out for the season.
Grabbed from the Western Bulldogs during last year’s trade period, the key defender battled a pre-season calf injury and has been biding his time gaining match fitness in the reserves.
The 31-year-old is among five additions to the extended squad, including veteran defender Brent Guerra.
The Kangaroos have retained exciting Majak Daw in their 25, though doubt remains on whether the ruck-forward will play after being concussed on debut last weekend.