DRAFTEES Blake Hardwick and Kieran Lovell caught up with HawksTV after their debuts in the brown and gold against Richmond at Beaconsfield in Saturday's NAB Challenge match.

Both showed some promising signs.

Hardwick entered the game in the second quarter, collecting 12 disposals and kicking a goal late in the final term.

After starting the third quarter with a big tackle, Lovell finished the half with seven disposals and three tackles.

Watch the video above to hear from the boys after their first game.