The last time they met

Melbourne suffered two humiliating defeats at the hands of Hawthorn in 2011. The first was in round 2 and the second was later in the season on 24 July, 2011, just six days before that fateful date with destiny at Kardinia Park.

The team v Hawthorn, the last time they met.

MELBOURNE 

Backs James Strauss James Frawley Daniel Nicholson 

Half backs Colin Garland Jared Rivers Nathan Jones

Centreline Jack Trengove Colin Sylvia Lynden Dunn

Half forwards Ricky Petterd Liam Jurrah Luke Tapscott

Forwards Brad Green Jack Watts Addam Maric

Followers Mark Jamar Brent Moloney Jordie McKenzie 

Interchange Matthew Bate Jordan Gysberts Jeremy Howe Stefan Martin

Emergencies Jamie Bennell Max Gawn Matthew Warnock

In Matthew Bate Lynden Dunn

Out Cale Morton Tom Scully (knee)

HAWTHORN 

Backs Tom Murphy Josh Gibson Kyle Cheney

Half backs Brent Guerra Grant Burchill Paul Puopolo

Centreline Shane Savage Sam Mitchell Jordan Lewis

Half forwards Liam Shiels Lance Franklin Michael Osborne

Forwards Shaun Burgoyne David Hale Cyril Rioli

Followers Max Bailey Luke Hodge Brad Sewell

Interchange Luke Breust Xavier Ellis Isaac Smith Brendan Whitecross

Emergencies Jordan Lisle Ryley Milne Clinton Young 

In Jordan Lewis Cyril Rioli 

Out Ryley Milne Matt Suckling (back) Clinton Young