Will McCabe makes his long awaited debut! - Hawthorn Football Club
Housemate Will Day tells the GREATEST news to McCabe announcing his debut this Saturday against Port Adelaide
www.hawthornfc.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
- Will McCabe made his Hawthorn AFL debut in mid-April 2026, with reports confirming his selection to play against Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. This milestone was highlighted by Hawthorn’s official communications and multiple outlets confirming the debut on the weekend of April 15–16, 2026. [Citations: Hawks official announcement and coverage noting debut-ready status]
- He was identified as a first-round draft pick (No. 19) in 2023 and is the son of Hawthorn football director Luke McCabe, which has been a consistent point of context in profile pieces about his path to AFL senior football. [Citations: Hawthorn draft profile and related articles]
- Pre-debut reporting also noted his development shift from defense to forward roles, including a standout VFL performance that helped propel his call-up to the senior list for that round. [Citations: Hawthorn and AFL-aligned coverage]
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