The Hawks are a fair way away from another flag, and the reality is that Alastair Clarkson's side are in the midst of a rebuild.
Whilst they have some youngsters coming through, they still sit almost smack bang in the middle of the pack for average squad age, meaning they could use some younger, established talent to reinforce their team.
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In no particular order, here are five players which the Hawks recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.
4. Sam Weidemanย
This tall Demon hasn't really set the world alight so far in his AFL career. Injury coupled with personal form has stunted Weideman's life in the big time, with many recommending a change in clubs to be the solution.
The Victorian has played a more unselfish role in Simon Goodwin's side, bringing the ball to ground for the smaller men to feast on instead of being hit up on a lead.
His 2021 stats aren't anything to write home about, only managing three majors in his five appearances as well as averaging 1.6 marks inside 50 per game. However, the hallmarks are there of a star forward should he get the role he desires.
Although the Hawks already have Jacob Koschitzke and Mitch Lewis down in attack, bringing in Weideman could be just the thing he needs to revive his career and perhaps fulfil the talent that many believe he has.
