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Hawthorn Hawks midfielder Tom Scully is reportedly considering retirement after stepping away from the sport to deal with a personal issue.
On Monday afternoon, AFL.com.au journalist Mitch Cleary revealed the 29-year-old had been absent from two weeks of club training ahead of the 2021 season.
“Tom has requested time off from his football commitments due to personal circumstances,” Hawthorn said in a statement.
“Hawthorn is fully supportive of Tom’s request and remains in regular communication with Tom to provide him with any support required.
“The club ask that Tom’s privacy is respected at this time and will provide a further update when available.”
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However, The Herald Sun’s Marc McGowan has reported the talented wingman may have played his final AFL game as he weighs up his football future.
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Scully is entering the final season of his three-year contract with the Hawks, where he has played 35 games since 2019.
The 2009 No. 1 Draft pick previously represented the Melbourne Demons and Greater Western Sydney Giants before signing for Hawthorn.
The two-time All-Australian was below his best during the 2020 premiership, averaging a career-worst 13.6 disposals per game as the Hawks finished 15th on the AFL ladder.
Earlier this month, Hawthorn confirmed forward Jon Patton was being investigated in an internal club investigation following allegations he sent pictures of a personal intimate nature to a woman via direct message.
Hawthorn is scheduled to take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, March 20th for their first fixture of the 2021 premiership.
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