For a number of Hawks, the 2020 season will represent an opportunity to break out and become ingrained senior players.

They have done their apprenticeships over the last few years, toiling away at predominantly VFL level.

Some have had a taste of senior football, the others right on the fringe.

We have compiled a series of candidates who figure to make the 2020 campaign their own.

Changkuoth Jiath

Age: 20

Senior games: 2

Two years into his AFL career, Changkuoth Jiath has shown a steady rate of improvement in his time in the brown and gold.

Playing primarily across the half-back line, CJ’s elite aerobic capacity and athleticism has allowed him to scale the ranks.

In two senior appearances last year, the 20-year-old averaged just shy of 15 disposals per outing.

Currently navigating through his third pre-season, Hawks fans could see a lot more of Jiath this year.