HAWTHORN captain Jarryd Roughead is set to make his triumphant return to the field in Friday night's JLT Community Series clash against Geelong at University of Tasmania Stadium.
The Hawks could also unveil prized recruit Jaeger O'Meara after the former Gold Coast midfielder was named in a 29-man squad for the evening clash.
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Roughead's comeback from his cancer treatment will gather momentum in his first senior game at any level since the 2015 Grand Final, paving the way for the key forward to start the season against Essendon in round one.
The Hawks named O'Meara, who trained with his right knee strapped on at Waverley Park Wednesday but ran freely as he prepares to make his Hawks debut.
Free agent acquisition Ty Vickery was also named to play his first game in the brown and gold, as well as young forward Kade Stewart and rookie recruit James Cousins.
Notable absentees for the Hawks are former skipper Luke Hodge, midfield recruit Tom Mitchell, forwards Luke Breust and Jack Gunston, and free agent recruit Ricky Henderson.
Mitchell trained on Wednesday and did not appear to be impaired, with former skipper Hodge in a similar situation.
Gunston and Jonathon Ceglar were on the track but did work away from the main group.
The Hawks will take on a strong Geelong team featuring Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield and recruits Zach Tuohy and Aaron Black.
The Cats could also unveil draftees Brandan Parfitt and Tom Stewart, with new rookies Jack Henry and Zach Guthrie also named in the squad.
Notable omissions for the Cats include captain Joel Selwood and midfielder Scott Selwood, as well as defender Jake Kolodjashnij and forward Daniel Menzel.
Hawthorn v Geelong
University of Tasmania Stadium (Launceston), Friday February 17 at 7.40pm AEDT
HAWTHORN
2. Jarryd Roughead, 4. Billy Hartung, 5. Ryan Burton, 6. Josh Gibson, 7. Ben McEvoy, 8. Taylor Duryea, 9. Shaun Burgoyne, 10. Jaeger O’Meara, 12. James Frawley, 14 Grant Birchall, 16. Isaac Smith, 20. Dallas Willsmore, 21. James Sicily, 23. Tim O’Brien, 24. Ben Stratton, 25. Ryan Schoenmakers, 26. Liam Shiels, 27. Tyrone Vickery, 28. Paul Puopolo, 29. Will Langford, 32. Jack Fitzpatrick, 33. Cyril Rioli, 34. Kurt Heatherley, 36. Kieran Lovell, 37. Blake Hardwick, 40. Kade Stewart, 42. Teia Miles, 43. Marc Pittonet, 46. James Cousins
Notable absentees: Luke Hodge, Luke Breust, Brendan Whitecross, Tom Mitchell, Jack Gunston
GEELONG
1. Rhys Stanley, 2. Zach Tuohy, 3. Brandan Parfitt, 4. Andrew Mackie, 5. Nakia Cockatoo, 7. Harry Taylor, 9. Zac Smith, 11. Darcy Lang, 12. Wylie Buzza, 13. Tom Lonergan, 15. Matthew Hayball, 18. Josh Cowan, 20. Ryan Gardner, 22. Mitch Duncan, 23. Aaron Black, 24. Jed Bews, 25. Lachie Henderson, 26. Tom Hawkins, 27. Sam Menegola, 29. Cameron Guthrie, 31. Jordan Cunico, 32. Steven Motlop, 35. Patrick Dangerfield, 36. Tom Ruggles, 38. Jack Henry, 39. Zach Guthrie, 40. Jackson Thurlow, 44. Tom Stewart, 46. Mark Blicavs
Notable absentees: Joel Selwood, Daniel Menzel, Scott Selwood, Jake Kolodjashnij, Lincoln McCarthy
