We spoke to Hawthorn’s Director of High Performance Andrew Russell to find out which of our Hawks have impressed him most across the course of the pre-season.

Catch up: Pre-season stars - 2

Name: Oliver Hanrahan

Age: 19

Guernsey: 41

Senior games (2017): 0

Senior games (career): 0

Another member of the class of 2016, Oliver Hanrahan is heading into his second season with the Hawks.

He was a strong contributor for Box Hill last year, making 13 VFL appearances and booting 13 goals.

However, Russell believes the youngster may be ready to take the next step this year, after showing impressive signs across the 2018 pre-season.

“Ollie came into the AFL system with a very limited training age, so last year his body couldn’t handle a lot of the work. 

“This year, he has done much more, and he’s handling the training loads really well. 

“He’s looking like he’s got some really exciting attributes that will give him a chance to play AFL footy this year.

In the Hawks’ recent intraclub hit out, Hanrahan collected 12 disposals and kicked a goal, while showing some dangerous flashes across the half forward line.

Follow along over the next 10 days, as Russell reveals his 10 pre-season stars.