A pair of key Hawks are facing a race against the clock to prove their fitness ahead of Round 1 this Sunday.
After injuring his ankle in the Marsh Community Series loss to Melbourne in Launceston, Mitch Lewis is nearing a return to full fitness.
Physical Performance Manager Luke Boyd said the young key forward had made strong progress in his recovery in the past week.
"Mitch struggled a bit in the first week but he started to get going mid last week," Boyd said.
"We obviously have a game in five days which he will be touch and go for but at the moment he is a test to play."
After an injury-interrupted summer, Jack Gunston is also looking closer to a return to the field.
"Jack has been back in the ball program for the past four weeks now and did some 18 v 18 with the main group last week.
"He has a few more boxes he needs to tick but he will have more of an opportunity later in the week to prove his fitness."
Check out the injury report video for further updates on Blake Hardwick, Josh Morris, Jarman Impey and more.