HAWTHORN has locked away two of its emerging talents with Teia Miles and Kade Stewart both inking new deals.
Miles, 19, has signed a two-year extension until the end of 2018, while fellow 19-year-old rookie Kade Stewart has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal.
Miles has yet to debut for the Hawks since being taken with pick No.49 in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft, but has been one of Box Hill's most consistent performers this year.
"I was really excited when I found out," Miles told the club's website.
"I can't wait to see what’s to come in the next two years.
"I've been really happy with my year so far.
"I think I've been consistent for most of the year and I'm hoping I can break into the AFL team one day either this year or over the next couple of years.
"I'm just going to keep working hard and trying to perform consistently at Box Hill (to push for an opportunity)."
Stewart has made a big impression in his first season at the club, breaking through for his debut in round 11 and playing three matches.
"I was just focusing on this year and seeing what happened. Obviously as a rookie you get a one-year contract, so I was really focusing on letting my footy do the talking to see where that took me," he said.
"It’s been really big (this year). Coming from the WAFL and then half-way through the year you’re on the senior list and playing your first game, it has come really quickly.
"I was really excited to have that opportunity and hopefully I can stay consistent until the end of the year."