Bulldog Hamling joins Dockers in AFL trade

Fremantle have continued their productive AFL trade period, securing Western Bulldogs premiership defender Joel Hamling in exchange for their No.35 draft pick.

Joel Hamling of the Bulldogs — Western Bulldogs AFL premiership defender Joel Hamling has been traded to Fremantle. (AAP)

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Published 18 October 2016 6:56pm

Source: AAP

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Western Bulldogs premiership defender Joel Hamling has been traded to Fremantle after requesting a return to Western Australia.

Hamling, who played a key shutdown role on Sydney superstar Lance Franklin in the Bulldogs' AFL grand final win, will join the Dockers in exchange for pick 35, along with a swap of later picks.

The 23-year-old is the latest West Australian lured home by the Dockers during this year's trade period, joining former Hawks wingman Brad Hill and ex-Greater Western Sydney forward Cam McCarthy.

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