Hawthorn youngster Finn Maginness has tested positive to COVID-19.
The club confirmed the news on Wednesday after the 20-year-old presented with symptoms on Tuesday.
"Hawthorn Football Club can confirm today that Finn Maginness has tested positive to COVID-19," a statement read.
"All close contacts of the positive case are currently awaiting results from tests and are isolating.
"Maginness will now quarantine as per the AFL and Victorian Government’s quarantine protocols.
"All Hawthorn players are either fully vaccinated or are scheduled for their second dose in the coming days.
"Maginness attended the club’s Waverley Park facility on Monday but did not have any symptoms until Tuesday morning."
Hawthorn Football Club can confirm today that Finn Maginness has tested positive to COVID-19.
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) November 10, 2021
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Maginness has played three times at AFL level since being drafted as a father-son selection with pick 29 in 2019.
Hawks CEO Justin Reeves praised the midfielder's response to the situation.
"I want to commend Finn for his diligence in getting a test at the first sign of symptoms, informing our club doctor and protecting his teammates and our staff," Reeves said.
"As a club we are taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff and the broader community is maintained,” Reeves said.
"Appropriate wellbeing supports have been put in place to support Finn and those who are isolating as a result of this case.
"Every staff member and player that needs to be tested is being tested, and the clear processes the club and AFL have in place has ensured that those who need to isolate are isolating."
