North Melbourne will have injury concerns after a bruising defeat to Hawthorn in Launceston on Saturday evening.

The Kangaroos were overrun by 85 points in a loss compounded by injuries to midfield gun George Wardlaw (concussion) and experienced defender Luke McDonald (shoulder).

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Jack Gunston kicked a career-high seven goals and Mabior Chol kicked five as the Hawks won 23.12 (150) to 9.11 (65) at UTAS Stadium.

Spearhead Nick Larkey held his head high as the Kangaroos' only multiple goalkicker, kicking five from eight shots on goal.

Luke Davies-Uniacke (28 disposals and 10 clearances) and Colby McKercher (a game-high 34 disposals) were also solid contributors, but the Roos were well beaten.

Hawthorn increased its lead at each change against a North Melbourne outfit coming off an upset win over Carlton.

The 33-year-old Gunston was in the thick of the action, with a one-handed pick-up in traffic in the goalsquare in the third quarter a highlight.

Gunston was well supported by Chol, who equalled his own career-best haul with five. 

Hawthorn's Lloyd Meek outpointed Tristan Xerri with 37 hitouts to 31, with his side winning the clearances 44-30 and inside 50s 63-40.

Wardlaw was subbed out of the game in the second quarter after suffering another concussion when he collided with the shoulder of Conor Nash. 

Former co-captain McDonald was withdrawn from action with a shoulder injury midway through the fourth quarter. 

After improved defensive showings in recent weeks, it was the Kangaroos' biggest loss this season and the second-most points they have conceded.

Next up

The Kangaroos will look to put this result behind them quickly as they celebrate their VFL/AFL Centenary on Thursday night against the Western Bulldogs. Champions representing the club's proud history will gather on the ground for a spectacular pre-game ceremony at Marvel Stadium, with fans urged to be in their seats for 6.45pm.  

HAWTHORN                     5.5    13.8     17.11    23.12 (150)
NORTH MELBOURNE      2.3     5.5      6.7          9.11 (65)

GOALS
Hawthorn: Gunston 7, Chol 5, Ramsden 3, Watson 3, Ginnivan 2, Macdonald 2, Moore
North Melbourne: Larkey 5, Curtis, Fisher, Hansen jnr, Konstanty

BEST
Hawthorn: Gunston, Newcombe, Chol, Amon, Nash, Macdonald, Meek
North Melbourne: Larkey, Davies-Uniacke, Parker, McKercher, Xerri

INJURIES
Hawthorn: Nil
North Melbourne: McDonald (shoulder), Wardlaw (concussion)

SUBSTITUTES
Hawthorn: Seamus Mitchell (replaced Dylan Moore in the third quarter)
North Melbourne: Robert Hansen jnr (replaced George Wardlaw in the second quarter)