Sam Mitchell is set to sign a new deal with the Hawks. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: HWT Image Library
SAM Mitchell has agreed to a new deal at Hawthorn as the latest piece of the club's free-agency puzzle falls into place.
The fine details of the short-term contract are still being finalised, but the Herald Sun understands the Hawks will announce Mitchell's commitment soon.
It is a significant win for the club, which is vulnerable to free-agency poachers and still has biggest fish Lance Franklin, Luke Hodge, Shaun Burgoyne and Xavier Ellis coming out of contract.
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Mitchell's re-signing comes soon after Jordan Lewis' new deal and is the last brokered by football manager Mark Evans, who is leaving for the AFL. Franklin has put off contract negotiations until the end of the year, but the fact it will be the biggest deal of his career has created an inevitable ripple effect.
Captain Hodge, who has battled knee and calf injuries for most of the past 12 months, admitted this week that he would be prepared to take a pay cut.
It is understood Mitchell did not - and was not asked to - do the same, despite turning 31 later this year, given he has won two consecutive Hawthorn best-and-fairest awards, was runner-up in the 2012 Brownlow Medal and has displayed durability.
Lance Franklin, Adidas deal. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun
It is believed Mitchell is happy to keep signing short-term deals if the conditions reflect his form. He is determined to eventually retire on his own terms and turn to coaching.
Hawthorn has stated publicly that it expects to retain Franklin, but industry sources said they believed one and possibly two teammates could be forced out.
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