LIVE CHAT: Hawkins late change

Marc Murphy (right) leads out Carlton against Adelaide at the MCG. Source: Getty Images

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BREAKING

GEELONG could be forced to make a late change with spearhead Tom Hawkins in doubt for tonight's clash against Western Bulldogs.

The Cats' leading goalkicker is believed to be carrying some soreness from last weekend's 21-point win over Sydney and will likely sit out tonight's game at Etihad Stadium.

Geelong is heavy favourite to continue its undefeated start to the season against the injury-depleted Dogs.

Geelong has a no-risk injury policy and will have to reshuffle its forward line without Hawkins.

Gun defender Harry Taylor is likely to spend time forward and help support James Podsiadly in attack. 

Hawkins' replacement will come from the Cats emergencies. They are key position player Mitch Brown, speedster Jordan Murdoch and utility Cameron Guthrie.

The Cats lost veteran forward Paul Chapman to a hamstring problem but welcomed back star midfielder James Kelly from a calf injury for the Dogs clash.

-- Jay Clark

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FINAL SCORES

GWS Giants 16.8 (104) Gold Coast Suns 21.22 (148)

A GREAT final quarter by the Suns get them home in Canberra.

It is their second win over the season, while the Giants remain winless on the bottom of the ladder.

Big Charlie Dixon played the game of his life, kicking six goals in a club record.

Matt Shaw is challenged by Stephen Coniglio. Source: Getty Images

THREE QUARTER-TIME

GWS Giants 12.6 (78) Gold Coast Suns 13.18 (96)

THE Suns have failed to put away the Giants, who just keep coming.

Two goals late in the term has the Giants in touch at the final change.

Charlie Dixon has five goals for the Suns.

Charlie Dixon fires off a handball to Jared Brennan. Source: Getty Images

HALF-TIME

GWS Giants 7.4 (46) Gold Coast Suns 10.11 (71)

THE Suns lead by 25 at half-time, but it could be by a lot more.

They led by as much as 38 during the term before the Giants kicked three quick ones.

Charlie Dixon kicked a steadier right on half-time, his fourth, to help regain the ascendency.

Gary Ablett leads the match for SuperCoach points on 82.

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Jarrod Harbrow of the Suns gets a kick away under pressure from Dylan Shiel. Source: Getty Images

QUARTER-TIME

GWS Giants 3.3 21 Gold Coast Suns 3.3 (21)

Scores are level at quarter-time in Canberra.

Big Charlie Dixon kicked the first goal of the match, but the Giants were soon on the board through Rhys Palmer and Jeremy Cameron.

Jarrod Harbrow (10 disposals) and Gary Ablett (9 disposals) are leading the way for the Suns.

For the Giants, Dylan Shiel (10 disposals) and Devon Smith (9 disposals) are winning the ball.

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Gary Ablett and Tom Scully go head to head. Picture: Smith Kym Source: The Daily Telegraph

PRE-GAME:

There are no changes to either side.

The substitute for the Suns will be defender Jack Hutchins, while Tom Bugg will wear the green vest for the Giants.

The Suns, who are 1-4, head into the clash as favourites.

But the Giants' first win came against their fellow expansion club in Canberra this time last year.

So they will rate their chances today.

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The match gets underway at 1:45pm AEST, followed by Carlton and Adelaide at 4:40pm AEST.

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