Several Hawks are making positive progress on the injury front as the 2022 season edges closer.

Hawthorn’s Club Doctor Liam West has provided us with the latest injury news as the Hawks prepare for their season opener against North Melbourne next Sunday.

Changkouth Jiath is set to play some game minutes this week as he pushes for a Round 1 return.

Jaeger O’Meara and Tom Mitchell will be available for selection after facing minor soreness following the practice match against Collingwood a fortnight ago.

Will Day (ankle) and Jarman Impey (ankle) are also working through their rehabs strongly and are anticipated to both make a return early in the season.

Meanwhile, Lachlan Bramble (stress fracture) and Connor Downie (hamstring) will spend the early part of the season on the sidelines.

Watch the full AIA Injury Update below for more details.

Hawthorn’s Injury list

CJ – test

Mitchell – available

O’Meara – available

Impey – 2-3 weeks

Will Day – 2-3 weeks

Bramble – 4-6 weeks

Downie – 5 weeks