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Bulldogs' tough call on Hahn

By Jennifer Witham 11:55 AM Wed 10 Nov, 2010

The Bulldogs have delisted Mitch Hahn

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WESTERN Bulldogs forward Mitch Hahn has officially been delisted and will need to enter either the NAB AFL Draft or the NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft to continue his AFL career.

The 29-year-old has been cut by the Dogs after 181 senior games since his debut in 2000.

He played 19 games this year, including the club's three finals, but was not as significant in attack with just 15 goals. He also spent time in defence this year with the addition of Barry Hall.

It was a decision the Dogs did not take lightly given Hahn's experience and the service he provided over the past 11 years.

"His courage on the field was something to admire and his commitment to the club made him a highly-regarded figure here at the Whitten Oval," coach Rodney Eade said.     

Hahn joins Jarrad Boumann, Shane Thorne, Stephen Tiller and rookies Jamason Daniels and Patrick Rose as the Dogs' delistings for 2010.

Tiller leaves the club after playing 21 games since 2007. This year he was affected by a serious groin operation in the pre-season.

Tim Callan has joined Brad Johnson, Jason Akermanis and Nathan Eagleton in retirement, with the 26-year-old keen to pursue a career in finance after 34 AFL games at two clubs.

The Dogs have also added Geelong's Nathan Djerrkura, the Brisbane Lions' Justin Sherman and the Sydney Swans' Patrick Veszpremi to their senior list, along with elevated rookies Andrew Hooper and Brodie Moles.

Hooper made history in the semi final this year when he became the 33rd player to debut in a final after impressing throughout the year in the VFL.

Moles was more prolific and played 13 games in his first year at Whitten Oval.

"Both of these players have worked very hard since arriving at the club and we have been thrilled with their progress," football manager James Fantasia said.

"Brodie and Andrew have been fantastic additions to the Western Bulldogs and their promotion is testament to this."

The Dogs will take three picks - 75, 91 and 92 - in next Thursday's NAB AFL Draft having already committed their first two selections to father-son draftees Mitch Wallis and Tom Liberatore.

Andrejs Everitt (Sydney) and Jarrod Harbrow (Gold Coast) are the other two departures from the club after finding new homes at the conclusion of the season.

The club's younger players will return to training on Monday before those with five or more years experience come back a week later.

The Dogs will travel to New Zealand next month for an altitude camp in Queenstown.
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