Ollie Henry and Chad Wingard. Pictures: AFL Photos

GEELONG has reacted to its slow start to the season by dumping a couple of young recruits ahead of the Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.

Chasing their first win of the season, the Cats have dropped midfielder Tanner Bruhn and forward Oliver Henry to make way for premiership stars Jake Kolodjashnij, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley to return for the crucial clash.

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Gary Rohan has been elevated into the 22 after starting as the sub last week.

Duncan returns after overcoming a calf injury that curtailed his pre-season, while Kolodjashnij is back from concussion.

Mitch Duncan poses during Geelong's official photo day on February 14, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

Gun defender Sam De Koning will miss due to concussion protocols, while big man Jon Ceglar has been managed.

Chad Wingard will be Hawthorn's sub for the match as he returns from two weeks on the sidelines with a calf injury.

The Hawks named an unchanged line-up from the side that beat North Melbourne last week, with Jacob Koschitzke, Lachie Bramble and James Blanck named on the emergency list.

Hawthorn won last year's corresponding fixture by two goals.

Monday, April 10

Geelong v Hawthorn at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

GEELONG

In: J.Kolodjashnij, M.Duncan, R.Stanley
Out: T.Bruhn (omitted), O.Henry (omitted), S.De Koning (concussion), J.Ceglar (managed)

Last week's sub: Gary Rohan

HAWTHORN

In: Nil
Out: L.Bramble (sub)

Last week's sub: Lachie Bramble