HAWTHORN veterans Jordan Lewis and Grant Birchall appear on track to face arch-rivals Geelong in round one after taking part in an intraclub hit-out at Waverley on Monday.

Billy Hartung (knee), Taylor Duryea (hip) and Luke Breust (jaw) also eased injury concerns by featuring in the Hawks' match simulation a week out from their Easter Monday blockbuster.

Lewis and Birchall weren't risked in the final NAB Challenge clash against North Melbourne, however the four-time premiership players have seemingly shrugged-off their injury concerns in time to renew hostilities with the Cats.

Young forward James Sicily, utility Daniel Howe and onballer Jono O'Rourke played alongside Lewis and Birchall in what appeared to be a 'probables' side featuring most of the Hawks' stars.

The Hawks have at least five spots to fill from last year's Grand Final team following the retirements of David Hale and Brian Lake, Matt Suckling's free agency move to the Western Bulldogs, plus injuries to spearhead Jarryd Roughead (knee) and Liam Shiels (wrist).

Angus Litherland is a leading candidate to fill a defensive post, while ruckman Jon Ceglar will step straight into Hale's role.

Tough onballer Will Langford is also pushing to be a like-for-like replacement for Shiels after overcoming a knee injury caused by a freak boating accident.