MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Angus Clarke of Werribee and Michael Hartley of Essendon compete in a ruck contest during the 2019 VFL Second Semi Final match between the Essendon Bombers and the Werribee Tigers at Adcon Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Former Essendon defender Michael Hartley will train with Hawthorn over the next 10 days, in the hope of gaining a contract with the club for the 2020 season.
The Hawks announced the agreement on their website on Monday morning, with the defender to train ahead of the November 28 pre-season draft.
Hartley played 44 games for the Bombers over the past four seasons, but only seven of those came in the last two years.
The 26-year-old will be hoping to continue his career at a third club, after spending two years on Collingwood's list before moving to Essendon.