Hawthorn loses James Worpel to potentially serious ankle injury in impressive win over Sydney to open AFL season

Hawthorn has started the 2025 season impressively by defeating Sydney Swans in the AFL season opener at the SCG, with a 20-point victory. Hawks captain James Sicily was pivotal in the final quarter, kicking three goals after being moved forward, while new recruits Barrass and Battle shone in defence and Day excelled in the midfield. Star midfielder James Worpel suffered an ankle injury and was subbed out at half-time, with coach Sam Mitchell uncertain about the extent of the injury.

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