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Hawthorn delists quartet of players

2022-09-02T11:06+10:00

Hawthorn has said goodbye to four players who have not been offered contracts for 2023.

Daniel Howe, Tom Phillips, Connor Downie and Jackson Callow have all been let go by the Hawks.

Howe departs the club after 97 games, former Collingwood wingman Phillips leaves after 26 games in the brown and gold, Downie played twice and Callow made three senior appearances.

Howe spent eight years with the Hawks, playing his best footy in 2021 with 20 games and a career-best average of 18.6 disposals.

Phillips had played 89 games for the Magpies before spending two years at Hawthorn, playing 22 games and averaging 18.4 touches in 2021.

Downie was drafted in 2020, playing two matches (one as an unused medi-sub) in 2021, while Callow was taken in the 2021 mid-season draft and played his three games this year.

The quartet of delistings comes after the retirements of premiership pair Liam Shiels and captain Ben McEvoy.

“Daniel, Tom, Connor and Jackson have all made a great contribution to Hawthorn and displayed excellent character throughout their time at the club,” recruiting and list manager Mark McKenzie said.

“While these list changes have to be made at the conclusion of the season, it’s always a difficult time for everyone involved.

“We thank each of these players for everything they have given to the club and would like to wish them all the best for their future endeavours.

“Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks as the club looks to finalise its list in the lead-up to trade period.”

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