Hawks suffer double injury blow

Hawthorn has ruled Ben Stratton out for the rest of the season.

In a major injury blow, the defender has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.

He was named to play last weekend before pulling up sore following a final training session.

In an added blow, the Hawks have also confirmed that Grant Birchall will miss more football due to a setback in his own recovery from a knee injury.