Hawthorn looks primed to ramp up their player recruitment strategy after years of utilising the draft to build their current list, with trade and free agency moves likely to come a year on from one of their busier off-seasons in recent memory.
The Hawks added Massimo D'Ambrosio, Mabior Chol and Jack Ginnivan, and welcomed the return of triple premiership forward Jack Gunston last year, with all four already playing significant roles one way or another in 2024.
Inching toward their premiership contention window under coach Sam Mitchell, the Hawks may now see their top draft selections as disposable in a bid to lure star talent to Bunjil Bagora, while free agents are also sure to be high on the Hawks' wish list.
So who might be in Hawthorn's sights this year, and what positions can they fill in one of the most exciting sides currently in the AFL?
We name five potential trade targets for Hawthorn to consider...
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4. Harry Perryman
Like Battle, there have been ties between the Hawks and Perryman this year as the Victorian club potentially looks to add some versatility to their list.
Perryman is one of the purest utility players in the competition as he is able to play through the middle, lockdown in defence, provide some run or float forward to have a scoreboard impact.
He can add further depth to a strong midfield group while offering his services across half-back, allowing the likes of Changkuoth Jiath or Josh Weddle to find more of the ball further up the field.
Another free agent who would cost the Hawks in salary space, but Perryman is likely lower on the club's hit list compared to Battle.
