Dockers spring selection surprise for Hawks AFL final

They have also brought in Walker for injured backman Brennan Cox. It will Walker's first AFL match since their season-opening loss to Geelong and only his fourth senior game in two years.

A dislocated shoulder ruined last year for Walker, who has played 67 games for Fremantle since his 2021 debut.

Walker may have been recalled for a shutdown role on All-Australian forward Nick Watson.

Judd McVee, Chris Scerri, Tobyn Murray and Bailey Banfield were dropped for the Dockers' opening final.

There were no surprises from the Hawks, who recalled livewire Jack Ginnivan. He had a week off at the end of the regular season because of back soreness and he will return for Jack Dalton.