Jason Tutt Biography

Carlton selects Bulldog Jason Tutt with the only selection in the 2014 NAB AFL Pre-season Draft.

"We think he will be a high half-forward who will push up to the wing," Carlton recruiting manager Shane Rogers said.

"He kicks the ball well and is an elite runner who will play lots of senior footy."

Jason Tutt delists himself from the Western Bulldogs and will nominate for the NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft where it is understoood he will be picked up by Carlton.

Jason Tutt's manager Nick Gieschen says his client is headed to Carlton in the pre-season draft after the Bulldogs agreed to release the speedster.

"He is definitely going to Carlton, we have got it sorted out in the last few days," Gieschen said.

"The Dogs wanted to give the new coach the chance to sit down with him, but they knew he was keen to go so they released him."

Jason Tutt has had a unique journey to the AFL after starting out as a softball player in North America.

"Where we were playing in Yukon is up near Alaska. The games drew big crowds, like 6000 for our final," he said.

"But once I had achieved the world title there isn't much after that in the world of softball. You can play in the US or Japan for six months of the year but the pay isn't great.

"The Bulldogs gave me a chance and right now I'm very happy they did. I have a long way to go but my first game was a good start. My old softball mates were great, sending me messages to say how happy they were for me."

Jason Tutt makes his AFL debut for the Western Bulldogs at Football Park with 26 disposals (18 kicks and 8 handballs), 6 marks, 2 tackles and 4 goals in a 60-point win over Port Adelaide.

A booming pre-season has boosted young Bulldog Jason Tutt's chances of a senior call-up in 2011.

"Last year in the review, they said they'd look to give me a go depending on form," Tutt said.

"I'm aiming to play anywhere between one to 10 games this year. If I get a game, that will be great, and if I don't, I know there's things to improve on."