Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will be in line to make his first appearance in the brown and gold in the club’s opening JLT Series clash with Brisbane on March 3.
Wingard has been on a restricted training program for the past three weeks as he manages calf tightness.
But it now appears that the recruit is edging back towards full fitness.
Meanwhile, draftee defender Jacob Koschitzke will spend at least the next fortnight on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a finger injury.
Experienced pair Grant Birchall and Tom Scully continueprogressing towards their highly anticipated returns but as yet, a time frame for their respective comebacks remains unclear.
Hawthorn injury list
Grant Birchall knee indefinite
Jacob Koschitzke finger 2-3 weeks
Tom Mitchell leg season
Tom Scully ankle indefinite
Chad Wingard calf 1 week
