Hawthornย small forward Pual Puopolo has signed a one-year contract extension.

Puopolo, who was already contracted for next season, has extended his stay at Waverley Park until the end of 2018.

โ€œPaul has been a vital part of our side for a number of years now and we love what he brings to the team with his defensive as well as offensive actions,โ€ย Hawks'ย recruiting and list manager Graham Wright said.

โ€œItโ€™s a credit to Poppy that he has improved his game every year and developed into a vital part of our forward structure with his defensive pressure, ability to mark overhead for his size and crumb the ball inside 50.

โ€œHeโ€™s an exciting player for us and weโ€™re very happy heโ€™s agreed to sign on until end of 2018.โ€

Puopolo has 130 goals in 130 games for Hawthorn since making his debut in 2011.

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