Hawthorn is expected to be an active club in this year's AFL player movement space.

Unapologetic in their desire to improve the list, it has been widely publicised that another midfielder could be the missing piece for the Hawks in their quest for silverware.

The Hawks have been closely linked to two guns which is likely to account for the majority of the club's focus and capital during October, while some other pieces around the edges could make sense to increase the club's depth albeit there have not been strong links.

Ben King

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Ben King of the Suns celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 29, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Ben King of the Suns celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 29, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The tall forward will likely have a more multi-faceted role at the Hawks compared to what he had at Gold Coast where most of his touches resulted in shots on goal. Coming off a 60-goal season, he will add plenty of presence to a Hawks forward line which also contains Mitch Lewis, who has finally found continuity, Jack Gunston, Mabior Chol, Will McCabe, Aidan Schubert and Calsher Dear on the fringes.

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