Will Day returns from two years out to star in Hawthorn's upset win

Will Day, back from injury after two years, recorded 24 disposals and eight clearances as Hawthorn upset Fremantle 72-40.

Why it mattersDay's successful return from long-term injury shows athletes can come back from doubt; for Hawthorn, the upset win secures a home preliminary final.

AustraliaHawthorn's shock victory keeps alive their premiership hopes and reshapes the AFL finals landscape, while proving that injuries need not end a player's career.

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