Photos: Getting ready for the Blues
Check out the best photos as the Hawks hit the track for the final training session before the clash with Carlton at the MCG on Friday night.
Listed as being three weeks away on the injury list, Mitchell took part in some drills with his teammates as he continues his road to a comeback.
It was a light session for the players, who completed a light skills session, which included full-length drills and ended with some goal kicking practice.
Check out the photos from the session below.
There's a usual sight. Isaac Smith stirring up trouble and laughing about it at the beginning of the session.
A fresh haircut for Grant Birchall heading into Friday night.
Bradley Hill was feeling it out there, launching into some kicking as the playing group had a warm-up jog.
Rookie Ben Ross in action during one of the full-ground drills.
Young Tim O'Brien in action as he does his best to impress the coaching staff.
The smooth moving skipper in action.
Someone (Isaac Smith) has shocked and made Liam Shiels laugh at the same time.
Jonathan Simpkin fires out a quick handpass to Paul Puopolo during an in-close touch drill.
Now there's a sight for sore eyes. Sam Mitchell out on the track with his teammates - we can confirm he was kicking the footy as well as the soccer ball.