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Title: Breaking: Tom Barrass Set to Leave West Coast Eagles for Hawthorn FC in Explosive Off-Season Move (Exclusive)

Date: May 15, 2023

Image: Tom Barrass in his West Coast Eagles uniform

According to sources close to the negotiating table, 10 News First Perth has learned that Tom Barrass will be leaving the West Coast Eagles at the end of the year to join the Hawthorn Football Club on a massive five-year contract.

The news comes as a shock to Barrass’s Eagle fans and follows a season where he has risen to prominence as one of the premier lockdown defenders in the Australian Football League. Now, it seems the coveted defender will take his talents down the highway to the Hawthorn Footy Club, reuniting him with former West Coast assistant coach, Ben Rattray.

Here are the details of the deal:

  1. Length of contract: Reports suggest that Barrass has been in talks with the Hawthorn Tigers for several months, ultimately agreeing on a five-year deal, from 2024 to 2028.
  2. Size of the deal: The contract terms are understood to be lucrative, believed to be worth up to A$5 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid Australian footballers outside of superstars like Buddy Franklin or Patrick Dangerfield.
  3. Reason for departure: Word is that the prospect of reunited with Rattray, who assisted the Eagles before becoming the top assistant at Hawthorn, played a big role in Barrass’s decision to leave Fremantle for a fresh new challenge.
  4. Immediate effects: Barrass’s departure throws a significant wrench in West Coast’s defending stocks, forcing coach Adam Simpson to find alternative solutions pronto. Expect trade rumors linked to other key Eagle defenders intensifying in the coming weeks.

So, there you have it – massive news for Australian Football fans! What would you like to share with us: your thoughts on Barrass’s move?

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