Hawthorn defender Tim O'Brien is looking more and more at home at senior level this year.

O'Brien is set to play his 11th consecutive game of the season against Fremantle this Sunday, his equal-longest stint in the AFL side since becoming a Hawk. 

The 25-year-old has found a place for himself at the defensive end, averaging career-highs in disposals (14.2 per game), marks (4.5) and one-percenters (5.8).

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With the Hawks coming off their sixth win of the season over Collingwood on Friday night, O'Brien said the side will need to reset quickly ahead of an important clash with the Dockers.

"Freo didn't play its best footy on the weekend but they are one of those sides that have been able to knock off some of the top sides throughout the year," O'Brien told LAFM on Tuesday morning.

"So, we know it's going to be a tight, hard contest like they normally are."

Hawthorn will return to UTAS Stadium this weekend, a venue they have lost at just three times in their 37 visits.

O'Brien said the team considered Launceston a home away from home.

"We love getting down to Tassie.

"We've obviously got a pretty good record down there so we're looking forward to it."