Veteran Liam Shiels has been added to Hawthorn's squad ahead of the side's clash with Richmond at the MCG on Sunday.

Shiels features on the Hawks extended bench following some impressive form in the VFL with Box Hill which included a 31-disposal performance last weekend. 

If selected in the final team, it will mark Shiels' first senior game since Round 16. 

Mid-season rookie James Blanck also makes a return to the starting line-up after being the unused medical substitute last week.

Jack Saunders and Jackson Callow round out the other two inclusions, while Sam Butler (omitted) is the sole confirmed out.

The brown and gold will be eyeing back-to-back wins following its close win against Gold Coast last week. 

Sunday's game will mark a special occasion for the brown and gold, with Jarman Impey set to celebrate his 150th milestone game. 

Hawthorn will announce its final Round 22 team on Friday at 5pm on www.hawthornfc.com.au. 

ROUND 22 SQUAD
Hawthorn v Richmond
Sunday August 14, 1.10pm

B: James Sicily, James Blanck, Denver Grainger-Barras
HB: Jack Scimshaw, Blake Hardwick, Will Day
C: Josh Ward, Conor Nash, Harry Morrison
HF: Jarman Impey, Dylan Moore, Jaeger O'Meara 
F: Jacob Koschitzke, Jack Gunston, Luke Breust
R: Ben McEvoy, Jai Newcombe, Tom Mitchell
INT (from): Emerson Jeka, Finn Maginness, Jai Serong, Liam Shiels, Connor Macdonald, Jackson Callow, Daniel Howe, Jack Saunders 

In: James Blanck, Jack Saunders, Liam Shiels, Jackson Callow

Out: Sam Butler (omitted)