Jarryd Roughead is set to lead the team out for his first official game as captain when the Hawks take on the Bombers in Round 1 of the 2017 season.
While fans are extremely excited for this historic event (and understandably so), one must remember all those men who have paved the way before him.
Hawthorn's captains have led the boys out in 92 VFL/AFL seasons, and raised 13 premiership cups with pride.
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