Fremantle have agreed to trade Jesse Hogan to GWS which will see the forward continue his playing career with the Giants.

Executive general manager of football Peter Bell said GWS had agreed to contract Hogan, with the details of the trade to be finalised in the coming days.

“Following a series of discussions between the club, Jesse and his management it was mutually agreed that it was in Jesse’s best interests to further his playing career by moving away from WA,” Bell said.

“While it is disappointing for both Fremantle and Jesse that, due to injury and other factors, he was unable to play at the level we all know he is capable of, all parties agree that in Jesse’s long-term interests the preferred option is for him to continue his career at a new club.

“We wish Jesse all the best for the future and thank him for his contribution to Fremantle.”

Hogan, who played 19 games and kicked 18 goals during his two injury-interrupted seasons at Fremantle, acknowledged the care and support the club provided him during his tenure.

“I would like to thank the Fremantle Football Club for giving me an opportunity two years ago to come home and be closer to my family after what had been some very challenging prior years,” Hogan said.

“I will be forever in debt to the club for the care and support they have provided for me in my time here.

“They have always placed a priority on myself as a person first and now they allow me the option to move back interstate and on to another AFL club.”

He also thanked the Fremantle playing group, management and supporters, and expressed regret at not being able to deliver on his potential.

“I wish I was able to contribute a lot more to the football club than I have in my time here,” Hogan said.

“You will not know how disappointed I am that it didn’t work out the way I hoped it would when I got to come to the Dockers.

“For that I’m sorry, but I leave a team that is on the way up and I wish you all success in the future.”