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Norm Smith Bulldog delisted after 15 years
SEN • October 21st, 2025 2:19 pm
Western Bulldogs 212-game veteran Jason Johannisen has been delisted by the club after an incredible 15-year career.
A Norm Smith medallist and premiership hero, the soon to be 33-year-old struggled this year with hamstring issues, sitting out the start of the season before making 16 appearances.
“J has been a consistent performer over the course of his AFL journey,” Beveridge said. “He blossomed with a redefined approach to his game and working closely with Rohan Smith, Bob Murphy and Matthew Boyd, transformed the way we play our game through our high backmen,” coach Luke Beveridge said.
“He has been a tremendous leader on field and we have seen him grow as a person and now a family man as a father to Lola and Ziggy and a husband to Logan.
“He has always, through periods of injury, maintained a resolve and fought his way back into the team immediately through his diligence in his lay-off periods.
“We are very grateful for J’s contributions and we hope the future for him and his family is just as bright as his playing days with us!”
Johannisen thanked the club, expressing his desire to play on in 2026 and beyond.
“I’ll always be in debt to the Western Bulldogs for allowing me to live out my dream,” Johannisen said.
“It has been a privilege to pull on the red, white and blue each week, making lifelong mates and memories across my time at the Club.
“Winning the 2016 Premiership is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life, bringing so much joy to a fanbase that craved success.
“I still believe I can contribute at AFL level and will continue to pursue those opportunities in the near future, while harbouring ambitions of remaining in the game post career within the development and player welfare space.
“Thank you to all the players, staff and supporters of the Western Bulldogs for always having my back, the Club is in great hands moving forward.”
