Overview

• Sam Docherty will play his 184th and final AFL game tonight at the MCG after announcing his retirement earlier this week.
• Carlton recalled Blake Acres and Harry McKay for the match, while Hawthorn will be without Mabior Chol but welcome back Will Day.
• Jacob Weitering will celebrate his 200th senior appearance in what promises to be a double milestone evening for Carlton.
• Hawthorn, placed fifth on the ladder at 12–6, are installed as warm favourites seeking to lock in a top-eight finish.
• Carlton sits 12th at 7–11 and, out of finals contention, will lean on Docherty’s inspirational career through injury and illness.