Banned Essendon players to return in blockbuster AFL clash against Hawthorn
Opening weekend of new season pits Bombers against HawksAFL to release full 2017 season fixture on ThursdayEssendon will welcome back their banned stars with a blockbuster clash against Hawthorn in round one of the 2017 AFL season. The Bombers and Hawks will face off on a Saturday night at the MCG in one of three primetime games at the home of football in the opening round.Traditional heavyweights Carlton and Richmond will kick off the season at the MCG on Thursday 23 March, while Collingwood will...