AFL 2020 Live Updates: Geelong Cats set to take on Hawthorn Hawks in round 2 clash

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Tonight's AFL clash between Geelong and Hawthorn is not too far away as footy continues to return after such a long break. Follow our blog for all the action.

Cats and Hawks games have been such hot tickets in the past few decades that they have always played at the MCG or in rare cases at Marvel Stadium.According to Fox Footy, only nine of the Hawks side have ever played at the ground, all of them did so for other clubs.It's about 35 minutes until the first bounce.Age footy writer Sam McClure reported this afternoon two Melbourne Demons players breached the COVID-19 protocols last week.

Charlie Spargo, 20, and teenager Kysaiah Pickett visited a mate of Spargo's last week which is not allowed under the strict rules which are designed to prevent players possibly being exposed to the virus.The AFL said tonight the pair will be eligible to play in simulated match practice this weekend with the other Melbourne players who aren't in the senior side.

 

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