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JORDAN Lewis has backed Hawthorn's player depth to overcome a frustrating run of injuries to key players including Cyril Rioli, as well as a possible bump ban for Jarryd Roughead.
The Hawks lost another key player in Rioli to a left hamstring injury in Friday night's 19-point loss to Sydney, adding to the pre-game loss of Luke Hodge (hamstring tightness).
HAWKS 'ORDINARY', BUT PLENTY OF DEPTH
INJURY, BUMP ADD SALT TO HAWKS' WOUNDS
While Hodge will likely play in 13 days' time when the Hawks meet Port Adelaide, last week's casualties Sam Mitchell (hamstring) and Brian Lake (calf) will miss extended periods.
Rioli, who has a history of hamstring issues, including missing two months last year with a right hamstring injury, tweeted: "Bloody sniper got me again, don't worry I'll be back soon."
Jarryd Roughead is likely to come under scrutiny for this bump on Sydney's Ben McGlynn. Source: Channel 7
Coach Alastair Clarkson said the Hawks would never attempt to rush Rioli back, saying he will be given time to rehabilitate and recover.
Lewis said this week's bye could not have come at a better time after the recent attrition, but he had faith in the group to deal with the challenge.
"We're coming off four six-day breaks, so it sort of hurts in the long run," Lewis said. "A few of the guys are a bit sore and sorry.
"(The bye) is one of those chances when you take a break and reassess where the season is at.
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"We have played some really good footy and played some quality opposition that we really rate. "(The loss to the Swans) was a hiccup ... but we are travelling OK."
Lewis believes the Hawks' younger brigade can cover the absence, saying some of them have served good apprenticeships over the past few seasons.
"Guys like Mitch Hallahan, who have been sitting there in the wings for a number of years, get the chance to step up," he said.
"They just jumped us at the start ... but I think after quarter-time some of those younger guys, and a few of the older guys, stood up. After we were blown away early, those young guys were able to keep their head.
"The thing we have got at the club is that guys who are stepping in — bar Billy Hartung — are not really first-year player. They have been here for three or four years and have done their apprenticeships.
Hawthorn lost its second game of the season on Friday, going down to Sydney. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: News Corp Australia
"Now it is time for them to step up and grab that opportunity with both hands."
Lewis tangled with his good mate Lance Franklin early when the former Hawk crashed into him immediately after the first bounce, giving up a free kick.
"He got me late and I sort of gave a bit of lip," the Hawk midfielder said. "Then I kicked it straight into his hands, so that wasn't the best result for me.
"He is a great mate of mine. It is good to see him doing well. Unfortunately, he had the better end of it this time."
During the lead-up to the game Lewis and Franklin traded text messages, but the Swans forward refused to guarantee he would overcome a knee injury in time.
"I chat to him all the time, but he was giving me nothing (about the knee)," Lewis said. "He is back in Melbourne next week, so I hope we can catch up."
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