Will Day is confirmed returning for Hawthorn on Thursday night after a long injury absence. Fans are enthusiastic about his return, noting his significant impact when fit.

Multiple Hawks community posts debated whether Will Day returns to AFL for R12 vs STK or needs another VFL game. The majority view was give him one more VFL game to build fitness, with some saying if he is medically cleared he plays. No official confirmation either way.

Will Day played at VFL level in R11 (Williamstown) with 16 disposals at 88% efficiency and 6 tackles on managed minutes (~50% TOG). Late in the match a leg collision caused a hobble, raising concern about his AFL return timeline. Multiple posts and comments debated whether he plays vs STK next week.

Will Day being managed through VFL with plan to return to AFL team around R13 vs Bulldogs. Multiple commenters note the midfield is struggling badly without him, and they hope he gets through the upcoming VFL game.

Will Day is absent from Hawthorn and described as urgently needed. Post author and multiple comments note the midfield is struggling without his class, size, burst and composure. The team is "crying out" for his return. Day is mentioned alongside Mabior Chol as a key absentee.

Will Day mentioned as a mid-premo trade-in suggestion at the 700k price point for R7.