Hawthorn defender Ryan Schoenmakers to undergo a knee reconstruction Ryan Schoenmakers writhes in pain after twisting his knee at Aurora Stadium. Hawk Ryan Schoenmakers walks the boundary on crutches after the injury. HAWTHORN has confirmed Ryan Schoenmakers will require a knee reconstruction and miss the rest of the season. The defender went down early in yesterday's win over Fremantle at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. Scans this morning revealed Schoenmakers had snapped his anterior cruciate ligament and strained the medial ligament in his right knee. Hawthorn football operations manager James Fantasia said Schoenmakers remained upbeat despite the devastating news. "While Ryan is naturally disappointed by the injury, we're certain he will approach his rehabilitation with the same professionalism, positivity and dedication he has displayed as a young player," Fantasia said. Schoenmakers will consult with a specialist in coming days. It's the Hawk's third serious knee injury behind Brendan Whitecross and Matthew Suckling, who went down at the same venue during the NAB Cup. Schoenmaker's injury paves the way for Hawthorn recruit Brian Lake to make his debut after joining the club as a free agent last year.