Hawthorn will welcome back ruckman Ben McEvoy for its clash with Fremantle at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium on Sunday.

McEvoy will replace fellow ruckman Jon Ceglar (omitted), while defender Angus Litherland along with midfielders Alex Woodward and Billy Hartung have been named on an extended bench in the Hawks’ 25-player squad.

TABtouch 22: Three names added to squad

It's McEvoy's first AFL match since Round 6.

The Hawks’ final team for Sunday’s match will be announced on Friday at 5pm.
 
Round 15 Squad
 
Hawthorn v Fremantle
Sunday 12 June
Aurora Stadium, 3.20pm local time
 
B: Ben Stratton, Brian Lake, Sam Mitchell
HB: Grant Birchall, Josh Gibson, Luke Hodge
C: Bradley Hill, Shaun Burgoyne, Isaac Smith
HF: Jordan Lewis, Ryan Schoenmakers, Luke Breust
F: David Hale, Jack Gunston, Paul Puopolo
Foll: Ben McEvoy, Liam Shiels, Cyril Rioli
I/C from: Matt Suckling, Matt Spangher, Taylor Duryea, Will Langford, Billy Hartung, Angus Litherland, Alex Woodward
 
In: Ben McEvoy, Alex Woodward, Angus Litherland, Alex Woodward
Out: Jon Ceglar (omitted)
 
Milestones: Paul Puopolo – 100 games, Luke Hodge – 100 games as captain