James Sicily and Will Day star in 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) victoryHawks weather second half fightback to take points
James Sicily starred as Hawthorn took a step towards stamping themselves as genuine heavyweight contenders in a hard-fought 20-point win over Sydney in the AFL season opener.
Will Day (26 disposals, three goals) shone as the Hawks kicked 25 points clear late in the first half before holding off a surging Swans fightback in the second to win 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) at the SCG on Friday night.
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