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Some news on our club and Welsh announces retirement....
Scott Welsh's exit opens door for Barry Hall
The Courier Mail | Mark Stevens and Damian Barrett | September 23, 2009
SCOTT Welsh has retired as the Western Bulldogs edge closer to landing their preferred replacement Barry Hall. In other developments at Whitten Oval, Jason Akermanis looks likely to play on for another season after a positive meeting with coaching staff yesterday.
"Yep, we've spoken, it was a good meeting," Akermanis said last night.
Welsh, who gave the Dogs two years of solid service as a leading forward, was comfortable the time was right to retire.
The 30-year-old, who kicked 363 goals in 205 games for the Bulldogs and Adelaide, has been making plans to move back to Adelaide for some time.
Welsh's departure leaves salary cap room for Hall..
The Dogs have been in discussion with Hall's management and it is understood the former Sydney Swans forward is close to nominating the Dogs as his preferred club.
It is believed there are now few hurdles in the way, with Hawthorn one club almost certainly out of the race.
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Scott Welsh's exit opens door for Barry Hall
The Courier Mail | Mark Stevens and Damian Barrett | September 23, 2009
SCOTT Welsh has retired as the Western Bulldogs edge closer to landing their preferred replacement Barry Hall. In other developments at Whitten Oval, Jason Akermanis looks likely to play on for another season after a positive meeting with coaching staff yesterday.
"Yep, we've spoken, it was a good meeting," Akermanis said last night.
Welsh, who gave the Dogs two years of solid service as a leading forward, was comfortable the time was right to retire.
The 30-year-old, who kicked 363 goals in 205 games for the Bulldogs and Adelaide, has been making plans to move back to Adelaide for some time.
Welsh's departure leaves salary cap room for Hall..
The Dogs have been in discussion with Hall's management and it is understood the former Sydney Swans forward is close to nominating the Dogs as his preferred club.
It is believed there are now few hurdles in the way, with Hawthorn one club almost certainly out of the race.
Click HERE to read the remainder of the article....
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