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HAWTHORN defender James Frawley could return in time for a looming re-match with Sydney Swans star Lance Franklin, with the prized recruit making an encouraging recovery from a dislocated shoulder.

But young gun Jed Anderson (back) and Brendan Whitecross (shoulder) might not be available for Sunday's blockbuster against Fremantle in Launceston.

Frawley damaged ligaments when his left shoulder popped out after a marking contest during the Hawks' round 13 win over Essendon.

The Hawks feared the 26-year-old - who tore his left pectoral against the Bombers in round two - would be sidelined for at least three weeks but he is on track for a possible duel with Franklin at ANZ Stadium in round 16.

Frawley held Franklin goalless and to just seven disposals in his best performance for the Hawks last time the teams met at the MCG in round eight.

"James is progressing well. He's got full range of movement, pain-free in that shoulder, starting to lift a few weights again and I think the plan is that he'll start to join in some training this week," football manager Chris Fagan told Hawthorn's website.

"I'm sure he won't be OK for this week, but we'll see how he goes in the weeks after that." 

Anderson and Whitecross were both pulled out of Box Hill's big VFL win over Frankston last weekend. 

Anderson, 21, has played just four senior games this year after missing all of last season with a shoulder injury.

"Jed has just had a couple of issues with his back, which we think will clear up in the next week or two, and Whitey's shoulder got a bit banged up in the (VFL) game against Collingwood and he was still a bit sore last week," Fagan said.

"It's sort of touch and go whether he will be right to play this week, we've just got to wait and see."

Star forward Jarryd Roughead has returned to training after having a melanoma removed from his bottom lip.

The vice-captain was having more tests on Tuesday, with the results unlikely to be known before Monday.

It remains uncertain when Roughead could be available even if he gets the all-clear, with the big man needing to wait for the stitches to his lip to heal.

"That will be the issue if he does get the all-clear in regards to the melanoma - just how long it will take for that wound to heal up, so we'll wait and see on that one," Fagan said.

Meanwhile, Fagan confirmed wingman Isaac Smith (eye) and Matt Spangher, who was subbed out of Friday night's win over Collingwood, would both be available to face the Dockers.