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Hawthorn confirms five player departures ahead of 2027 season

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:13 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Hawthorn confirms five player departures ahead of 2027 season
Summary

Hawthorn has announced the delisting of five players—James Blanck, Henry Hustwaite, Bodie Ryan, Cody Anderson, and Jaime Uhr-Henry—as off-season roster changes begin. The decision comes at the conclusion of a season marked by increased competition for spots. Blanck, selected 16th in the 2022 Mid-Season Draft, played 24 AFL games for the team. Hustwaite, picked 37th in the 2022 draft, managed 11 appearances over four seasons. Each player is now seeking opportunities elsewhere, with the club expressing gratitude for their contributions.

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Key Details
  • •Hawthorn delisted five players ahead of the 2027 season.
  • •James Blanck played 24 games since joining from the Mid-Season Draft.
  • •Henry Hustwaite and others failed to secure new contracts.
  • •Increased competition for spots influenced the club's decisions.
  • •The club thanked the departing players for their contributions.
Latest Updates
  • 6:13 AMAFL — Hawks confirm five departures as off-season list changes begin
What they're saying
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Henry Hustwaite, Bodie Ryan, Cody Anderson, James Blanck and Jaime Uhr-Henry have not been offered a contract for 2027

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