f it comes to that.Schoenmakers, 25, was the feel-good story of last years finals campaign after winning his first premiership in eight seasons with th

After five months without playing senior footy, could Ryan Schoenmakers jump straight into an AFL finals campaign?Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson believes so and wont be afraid to throw his man into the middle if it comes to that.Schoenmakers, 25, was the feel-good story of last years finals campaign after winning his first premiership in eight seasons with the Hawks.He was injured in 2013, not selected in 2014 but pivotal in 2015 to the clubs third-straight flag - gathering 21 touches and kicking a goal on grand final day against West Coast, Hawthorns opponents once more on Friday night.Now, without playing an AFL match since round three, Schoenmakers is poised to make a return for Alastair Clarksons side after a recovery from a groin injury.The tall swingman will play in the reserves this weekend for Box Hill and Clarkson said everyone at the club was hopeful he could force his way into the senior side again.We were thinking at some time six weeks ago his season might be gone, he said on Friday.Were hoping he can become a player we can select through the finals or even next week (in round 23).Hes had a lot of time out of the game and its a real bonus.Clarkson said Schoenmakers still had some boxes to tick on Saturday when he is expected to turn out for Box Hill against Collingwood.But in a season when the Hawks have missed the bigger bodies of both Schoenmakers and forward Jarryd Roughhead, his return would be most welcome.Weve missed the bulk and the size of those guys ... thats centre half-forward and centre half-back of our premiership side last year, he said.Weve had to play young fellas in those roles and theyve been inconsistent from time to time but theyve also really pleased us with some of their progress.Its a big ask to replace Jarryd Roughead. 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