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Club statement: Barrass requests trade

The West Coast Eagles have released the following statement after key defender Tom Barrass requested a trade

By westcoasteagles.com.au

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The West Coast Eagles confirm key defender Tom Barrass has today informed the club of his request for a trade.

Barrass submitted his request during today’s exit meeting and nominated Hawthorn as his preferred destination.

The 28-year-old has played 150 games since being drafted by West Coast with pick 43 in 2013, is a John Worsfold medallist (2022), All-Australian squad member and 2018 premiership player.

“Tom has today informed us of his desire to pursue an opportunity at another club,” General Manager Football Gavin Bell said.

“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.”

The 2024 Trade Period commences on October 7.
 
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If one accepts that Freo has front running on Bolton then Baker to the Eagles seems the highly likely scenario. However I don't see him as part of the answer to our issues and would not like to see the Eagles part with anything of value to get him. Certainly not any first or second round draft picks.
 
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It is interesting that he apparently wants to go to Freo. Not sure Freo would want both Kosi and Bolton as I think the roles are so similar. It would be a first round pick to get him to Freo and although they have several first round picks, not sure they would want to lose another one. Peter Bell is a very clever operator however.
 
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