Hawthorn have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Friday night's qualifying final clash with Geelong after tall forward James Sicily was a late withdrawal through illness.
Tall defender Daniel Howe replaces Sicily, with veteran utility Matthew Spangher - an emergency along with Howe - overlooked.
The Cats enter the match unchanged.
Sicily, 21, has impressed with 29 goals this year, having been forced to shoulder more responsibility in the forward line because of Jarryd Roughead's absence through injury and illness.
Out: James Sicily (right).Credit:Getty Images
Conditions are wet at the MCG for the match between the great modern rivals, who between them have won seven of the last nine premierships.
Daniel is an Age sports reporter.
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