Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe already heading to AFL tribunal before Opening Round

Hawthorn will head to the AFL tribunal in a bid to have co-captain Jai Newcombe cleared to play in their Opening Round clash with GWS.

Newcombe will challenge his one-match suspension for rough conduct, handed out over a tackle on Western Bulldogs opponent Ed Richards.

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