The key decision facing the Hawks this week is whether to bring back another key backman for the clash with the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Friday night. 

Kurt Heatherley responded to his omission from the Fremantle game last weekend with a best-on-ground effort for Box Hill and shapes as a logical inclusion if the Hawks want extra defensive height.

Alastair Clarkson has previously suggested that first year rebound defender Harry Morrison could make a debut before the end of the season, and 30 touches and 11 tackles for Box Hill on Sunday did his hopes no harm at all. 

Read: VFL player by player - how each Hawk performed for Box Hill

Teia Miles was also strong at VFL level, finishing with two goals and 16 disposals, while first year Oliver Hanrahan continues to improve and posted a solid stat sheet of two goals, 17 disposals and seven tackles in Sunday’s match.

Jaeger O’Meara travelled to Perth last week and is back in full training. While Elite Performance Manager Andrew Russell has said it will be a couple of weeks before the midfielder returns to the field, fans will be hoping to see O’Meara in action before season’s end.