Hawthorn has ruled out Changkuoth Jiath and Mitch Lewis for the remainder of the season, with the important pair to turn their focus to recovering from their respective injuries.
Electric defender Jiath has been struck down by a wrist complaint, which will see him sidelined for the final two games.
Lewis, who has booted 37 goals this year, will take the time to get on top of a minor knee issue that has caused him discomfort at different stages throughout the season.
Head of Football Rob McCartney said the decision to sideline the duo was squarely focused on the future.
“Unfortunately, Changkuoth has sprained his wrist. This will settle non-operatively, but in order for this to occur he has been placed in a wrist splint and he will be unavailable for the rest of the season,” McCartney said.
“Mitch continues to have some ongoing swelling in his knee, and we think that will be irritated more by continuing to play games so we’ve taken a conservative option for him not to play for the rest of the season.
“This approach with both players allows them to be able to complete their off-season programs in readiness for the start of pre-season.”
Jiath and Lewis join a long list of Hawks sidelined for the year through injury, with Lachlan Bramble (back), Sam Frost (knee), James Worpel (shoulder), Chad Wingard (hamstring/finger), Ned Reeves (shoulder), Tom Phillips (knee), Josh Morris (shoulder), Connor Downie (hamstring), Seamus Mitchell (ankle) and Tyler Brockman (shoulder) making up the rehab group.