The devastating effects of COVID-19 have unfortunately seen Hawthorn farewell some fantastic people in 2020.
Following the announcement of a heavily decreased soft cap in 2021 and beyond, the club has parted ways with Damian Carroll, Max Bailey, Marco Bello, Torin Baker and Brett Deledio.
GM- Football Graham Wright said it was incredibly tough to say goodbye to so many great Hawthorn people, but unfortunately due to the decreases in the soft cap some difficult decisions needed to be made.
“Over the past month we have had to make some very difficult decisions regarding good Hawthorn people,” said Wright.
“Each of these people have departed our club at no fault of their own and all of them will be an amazing asset to any organisation.
“Damian, Marco, Max, Torin and Brett all have tremendous values, exceptional skills and our club is a better place for them having worked here.
“But unfortunately due to the reduction in the soft cap we have been forced to make some incredibly tough decisions at this time.
“Damian, Marco and Max in particular have dedicated a large chuck of their lives to our football club and we will forever be grateful to them for their contribution and the legacy they have left the brown and gold.”
Box Hill Hawks yesterday announced that Max Bailey has stood down from his role as Senior Coach to pursue opportunities outside of football.
Hawthorn Football Club would like to thank Damian, Marco, Max, Torin and Brett for their tremendous service to the club and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.
