The Western Bulldogs have today secured pick 35 from Fremantle, in exchange for defender Joel Hamling.

The Club has also received Fremantle’s picks 43 and 61, in exchange for picks 40 and 63.

Hamling informed the Club of his intentions to return home to Western Australia last week and the Bulldogs finalised the deal with Fremantle today.

The 24-year-old joined the Club as a delisted free agent at the end of the 2014 season and played 23 games in two years.

Hamling played all four finals in 2016, and was a member of the Club’s premiership side.

“We thank Joel for his contribution over the past two years and wish him all the best for his future with Fremantle,” Bulldogs List Manager Jason McCartney said.

“We believe we have reached a fair and equitable deal for Joel, and will keep our options open as to what we do with our picks ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday.”

The Club currently holds picks 18, 35, 43, 61, 75, 76 and 94 in the upcoming NAB AFL National Draft.