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Joanna Guelas and Oliver Caffrey

Hawks, Swans sweat on injuries after AFL season opener

James Worpel is an injury concern for the Hawks after their opening AFL win over the Swans. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't let himself fear the worst for James Worpel after the midfielder went down with an ankle injury in their season-opening win over Sydney.

Worpel was tackled by Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy in the second quarter at the SCG on Friday and his ankle was awkwardly caught under him.

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