Tutt became the first Canberran to be drafted in 10 years on Thursday night, when the Bulldogs scooped him up with pick 31.

In a strange twist of fate the Bulldogs' round eight clash with the Sydney Swans on May 15 falls on his birthday.

He said running out on Manuka Oval would be the ideal way to start his AFL career.

''I'm setting the goal to play in that one,'' Tutt said. ''It would be a dream come true for it to be my birthday and be playing in Canberra in front of friends and family and all the people that have helped me along the way.''

While Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade said targeting a round eight debut was an achievable goal, he warned Tutt it would take a lot of hard work and luck to get there.

Eade said Tutt's speed and silky kicking had been the attributes that prompted the Bulldogs to use their second draft selection on him.

But with the Bulldogs blessed with one of the most talented playing lists in the AFL, Eade said it would be hard for any of the club's four draftees to play senior football during next year's regular season.

''Most young lads take a bit of time,'' Eade said.

''Jason has certainly got the talent to do well first up.

''But we've got a pretty strong side with guys that have been around for a while and are playing some good footy.

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