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Mark Hutchings says he is "shattered" after the death of his partner Hannah. (Instagram: Mark Hutchings)

Mark Hutchings has revealed his partner Hannah has died just days after giving birth.

In a social media post, he said he was shattered by her death and that becoming a mother was her dream.

Hutchings played 120 games for the West Coast Eagles and was part of the 2018 premiership-winning team.

Former West Coast Eagles player Mark Hutchings says his partner Hannah has died two days after the birth of their daughter.

Hutchings revealed her death in a social media post late yesterday.

"It is with deep sadness that I share the sudden loss of my beautiful partner, Hannah," he wrote on Instagram.

"2 days following the birth of our daughter, Sofia.

Hutchings said Hannah had been looking forward to motherhood.

"Her dream was to become a Mum, so it's been incredibly difficult to take," he wrote.

"Sofia and I love you and will miss you very much Hannah."

A one-club player, Hutchings played 120 AFL games for the Eagles, and was part of the 2018 team that won a premiership by defeating Collingwood in the grand final.

A host of AFL players and former West Coast teammates, including Jeremy McGovern, Jack Darling and Mitch Brown, left messages of support in the comment section on the Instagram post.

Mark Hutchings played 120 AFL games for the Eagles and was part of the 2018 premiership-winning team. (AAP: Dave Hunt)

"You'll be the best Dad for your beautiful daughter, we got you," retired ruckman Nic Naitanui said.

"Thinking of you mate. Sending all our love your way," Mark LeCras said.

In his social media post, Hutchings thanked his friends, family, former teammates and colleagues for their sympathy.

"Thank you for all of your messages of support, I can't always reply to them all but I do appreciate them," he wrote.

No further details about Hannah's death were provided.