West Coast Eagles defender Tom Barrass requests trade to Hawthorn
2 hours agoTue 27 Aug 2024 at 8:40am
Tom Barrass made his debut for West Coast in 2015 and played in the 2018 premiership. (AAP Image: David Woodley)
West Coast Eagles defender Tom Barrass has told the club he wants to be traded to Hawthorn.
The reliable defender made his debut for the club in 2015 and has played 150 games.
A switch to the Hawks would see him reunited with his former West Coast teammate Sam Mitchell, the Hawthorn coach.
West Coast Eagles defender Tom Barrass has told the club he wants to be traded to Hawthorn.
Barrass, who will turn 29 in October, reportedly met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell — his former teammate and assistant coach at West Coast — last month.
Barrass has not played for the Eagles since that time, with concussion and then a hamstring injury keeping him out of the club's final four matches of the season.
West Coast released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, confirming Barrass had submitted a trade request during his exit interview, and nominated Hawthorn as his preferred destination.
"Tom has today informed us of his desire to pursue an opportunity at another club," the Eagles' general manager of football, Gavin Bell, said.
Tom Barrass has played 150 games for the West Coast Eagles. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)
"While the club respects Tom's request, he is contracted for another three seasons and our vice-captain.
"We will endeavour to meet Tom's request while protecting the best interests of the West Coast Eagles."
Barrass's future was the subject of speculation last year, with Sydney considered the frontrunner to secure his services.
Barrass has played 150 games since being taken with pick 43 in the 2013 national draft.
He took out the John Worsfold Medal as the Eagles' fairest and best in 2022.
The 2024 AFL trade period commences on October 7.
