AFL Premiers Hawthorn face a battle in their Round one match against Geelong at the MCG.

The Hawks will go into the match without sidelines stars Jarryd Roughead and Liam Shiels and the outlook got worse on Tuesday with the  news that midfielder Bradley Hill (pictured) has fractured a wrist.

Hawks star Jordan Lewis, who will play after proving his fitness says he was shocked to hear the news but is hopeful Hill won’t miss too much footy.

Bradley Hill