I'm pretty sure an ACL does change things TBH.Hawthorn had a fair bit of interest in Mitch last year. Port were even aware of it.
Not sure if the ACL changes things or whether it’s something that gone cold, but considering Twomey and others have reported that he’ll get offers from Vic clubs Hawthorn are likely one of them - with cap space and a spot on offer next to Lewis.
A year out of football and no guarantee he will be as good.