Former Hawk Sam Mitchell has returned to Waverley in preparation for a unique retirement celebration at the Peter Crimmins Medal on Saturday night.

Mitchell will be recognised alongside Luke Hodge, whom he was drafted to the Hawks with in 2001, and fellow retiree Josh Gibson.

"It's been quiet open arms," Mitchell said of his return to the club at which he spent 15 years.

"It's a place I called home for so long so it does feel quite natural."

Fans can stream the entire PCM live on hawthornfc.com.au. Coverage will commence at 7pm on Saturday 6th October.

Watch now as Sam Mitchell reconnects with HawksTV.