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Justin Chadwick

Demons fall short in bid to nab star Geelong spearhead

Tom Hawkins has ended speculation he could join Melbourne by re-signing with Geelong. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A contract stand-off between Geelong and Tom Hawkins is finally over after the star forward put pen to paper on a new one-year deal.

Hawkins' future has been a hot talking point in recent weeks, with Melbourne taking advantage of the uncertainty to launch an audacious late bid to snare the 35-year-old.

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