Hawks eye off chance

HAWTHORN vice-captain Isaac Smith says Hawks currently starved of opportunity would be “licking their chops” after a spate of injuries.

The Hawks will be forced to make at least three changes for Saturday night’s blockbuster against Collingwood, with Cyril Rioli (knee), Ben Stratton (knee) and James Frawley (toe) sidelined.

Smith said that Kaiden Brand and Kade Stewart must be considered for call-ups after strong VFL form, along with forwards James Sicily and Ty Vickery.