Hawthorn will be without two of their most experienced players in Shaun Burgoyne and Liam Shiels for the next month or so.
The pair picked up hamstring injuries in Sunday's loss to Western Bulldogs, with the the club confirming they'll be sidelined for three to four weeks each.
Hawks fitness boss Luke Boyd played down the seriousness of the injuries in an update on the club website.
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"There's not too much cause for concern, but at this stage we're thinking they'll both miss between three and four weeks," Boyd said.
Burgoyne, 36, is the oldest player currently in the AFL and has racked up 360 senior games, including 35 finals - the second most of all time.
In positive news for the Hawthorn faithful, star recruit Chad Wingard could be set to make his debut in the coming weeks.
The former Port Adelaide livewire has been battling a calf complaint, sidelining him for the opening two rounds of the season.
Boyd said the 25-year-old would face a fitness test this week.
"He is progressing really well and has had a really good block of work," he said.
"He'll train fully this week and will be a test to play."
The 1-1 Hawks meet the 0-2 Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.
