With an injury cloud again hovering over luckless defender Grant Birchall (knee), at least one senior opportunity looks set to arise this week.

Read: Hawthorn's injury report

Ricky Henderson continued his dominant VFL form, gathering 26 disposals, eight marks and one goal. For two consecutive weeks, VFL Coach Chris Newman has described Henderson's GPS numbers as "through the roof", demonstrating how hard the defender-wingman is working as he bids for a senior recall.

Of any Box Hill player, the former Crow seems the best 'like-for-like' replacement for Birchall ahead of this week’s clash against the Brisbane Lions.

Ruck-forward pair Tyrone Vickery (18 disposals, three goals, six marks, 13 hit-outs) and Jack Fitzpatrick (15 possessions, 34 hit-outs and two goals) continued their dominance that has brought a combined 17 majors for the duo in their last three outings.

Also delivering a notable performance, first-year Hawk James Cousins was outstanding through the midfield, finishing with 29 disposals, seven marks and three tackles.

Cousins has put together an impressive first month in the brown and gold, averaging 23 disposals, five marks and four tackles, and could potentially be upgraded from rookie status if he is required at AFL level.

Read: VFL player by player review Round 4