Hawks upset minor premiers Fremantle as Day plays first final

Hawthorn midfielder Will Day, 25, played his first final after battling navicular injury, shoulder and collarbone damage, posting 24 touches as Hawks beat Fremantle by 32 points.

Why it mattersFor Day, it closes a brutal chapter of doubt and loss. For Hawthorn, the win books a home preliminary final in two weeks after no one gave them a real chance.

AustraliaHawthorn's upset victory over Fremantle sets up a local preliminary final that could reshape the final stages of the AFL season, with Day's return adding a major piece back to the Hawks' midfield.

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