Hodge and Hawks all about development

It's a topsy-turvy AFL season when anything is possible, but Hawthorn appear not to be thinking about finals football.

The decade's dominant side recorded a second win of the season on Sunday, edging Melbourne by three points at the MCG.

In doing so, the Hawks played their part in a remarkable round where every winning side were ranked lower than their opponents.

Hawthorn (2-5) sit two wins outside the eight and have a golden chance to improve their record against wooden spoon favourites Brisbane (1-6) on Saturday.

But given the scale of their defeats this season, club legend Luke Hodge was loath to suggest the Hawks would starting a winning streak.

"Considering last week was a 75-point loss, it's a bit hard (to say we've turned the corner)," Hodge told reporters on Monday.

"We're at this stage where it's about developing.

"It's good that we're able to blood a few younger guys (and) we're still (blooding in) blokes in from other sides.

"There's a lot of work to do."

Hodge said it would be folly to lock in a win over Brisbane despite their winless run dating back to the opening weekend of the season.

"If you look at the ladder we're not too much higher than them," he said.

"The AFL will be rapt with how the footy is going at the moment.

"If a team's a little bit off, they can get beaten. I wouldn't have had too many tips (right) on the weekend."

Key recruit Jaeger O'Meara wasn't able to play against the Demons, with the club confirming he needs an extending training run to treat his knee.

Hodge said the 23-year-old - who has suffered debilitating knee injuries in the past - could take his time away from the side.

"From what we're hearing from (fitness boss) Andrew Russell and Jaeger it's not his old issues," he said.

"It was a knock that he copped (in) the Suns game.

"We're in no rush with Jaeger.

"It's not about getting him on the park, it's about getting his body right and getting his mind right."