Hawthorn will nominate Will McCabe as a father-son prospect in the first stage of the AFL's process for the clubs with eligible father-sons in the upcoming draft.

McCabe is expected to attract a bid late in the first round or early in the second round for the Hawks, with the son of former Hawk and current director Luke McCabe a key defender from SANFL club Central District.

Callum Twomey for AFL.com.au