The big name on the injury list is, of course, Brownlow medalist Mitchell, but six weeks after surgery on his broken leg he’s weight bearing again which is excellent news. His focus is now on 2020. New recruit Wingard will miss AFLX but is expected to be available for at least one JLT Community Series game as he builds up to a round one debut against the Crows. Veteran Birchall is edging closer to returning to full training in the next couple of weeks, but the Hawks are taking a cautious approach after three operations on his troublesome knee. The four-time premiership Hawk is aiming to make his return to football between rounds four and eight. Hawthorn won't put a timeline on a Scully debut but there has been quiet optimism about his progress as he continues to increase his training loads and running. The Hawks' first pick in last year’s NAB AFL Draft Koschitzke has had a minor setback with a finger injury but should be back in full training before the start of the season. - Nat Edwards