K Rock Football | Drysdale will welcome back the experienced Lauchie Dalgleish from injury for the vital clash with Torquay at McCartney Oval.

The former Essendon player hasn’t featured with the Hawks since the Round 11 win over Queenscliff.

The fourth-placed Drysdale will be without young defender Luke Preece, who has kept his spot with VFL club Werribee.

The Tigers will be without leading goalkicker Banjo Dyer, who will be sidelined with an ankle issue.

Dyer, who has kicked 30 goals for the season, has been replaced by Cooper Patton.

Spearhead Lucas Anderson remains sidelined after suffering a head knock in the win over Angelsea before the bye.

Drysdale, which won the previous meeting between the two clubs in Round 7 by 25 points, can join Torquay on 40 points with a victory.

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