BEN McEvoy will captain Hawthorn this season.
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The former Dederang-Mount Beauty youngster was announced as the Hawks' 37th skipper on Friday with Jaeger O'Meara his deputy.
McEvoy's appointment means the Murray Bushrangers will have two former players at the helm with Jack Ziebell set to be reinstated at North Melbourne.
"To be voted in by my teammates and receive the support of the club is an honour," McEvoy said.
"My wife Nicky, and kids Angus, Moira and Clancy have all been embraced by Hawthorn and I'm excited to take on this challenge with my family by my side.
"This club has given me a lot over the years and I see this as an amazing opportunity to give back and play my role in ensuring we continue to make the Hawthorn family proud.
"I'm lucky to be surrounded by a strong leadership group, each equally committed to putting in the hard work required to get Hawthorn back up the ladder.
"The entire playing group is intent on making amends for our disappointing 2020 campaign and this has been reflected in the energy and intensity on the training track.
"We can't wait to get stuck into games and translate our efforts into on-field success."
McEvoy, 31, joined the Hawks from St Kilda during the 2013 trade period and played in the.Hawks' 2014 and 2015 premierships.
The 200cm ruckman has now chalked up 222 AFL games across 13 seasons.
He has been a member of the Hawks' leadership group for the past two years.
