Hawthorn has farewelled four players from its list this week.

Daniel Howe, Tom Phillips, Connor Downie and Jackson Callow have been informed that they will not be offered contracts for the 2023 season.

After 97 games in the brown and gold, Howe walks away as a valued contributor over his eight seasons at the club.

The 26-year-old arrived at Hawthorn after being selected with Pick 31 in the 2014 national draft.

Representing the Hawks on nine occasions in 2022, Howe’s best campaign for the club came in 2021 when he played 20 senior games at an average of 18.7 disposals per game.

After five seasons at Collingwood, Phillips also joined the club last year following the 2020 trade period.

He went on to play 26 games with Hawthorn, with Hawks fans seeing the best of him throughout the 2021 campaign. 

A product of Hawthorn’s Next Generation Academy, Downie managed two games during his time at Hawthorn since arriving at the club in 2020.

Callow, who made his debut in Round 7 this year, joined Hawthorn with Pick 17 in last year’s mid-season rookie draft. He leaves the club following three senior games this year.

Hawthorn National Recruiting and List Manager Mark McKenzie thanked each of the players for their contribution during their time in the brown and gold.

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

This news marks the first list changes for the Hawks this off-season and follows the recent retirements of premiership players Liam Shiels and Ben McEvoy.