NEW GEELONG recruit Luke Dahlhaus says he's patched things up with former skipper Robert Murphy.

The Western Bulldogs veteran was critical of Dahlhaus' commitment, with the comments made in his position as a media commentator.  

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Dahlhaus then hit back on social media from his holiday in Portugal.

"In hindsight I would have definitely handled myself a lot different," the 25-year-old told reporters in Geelong on Friday.

"The emotions just got to me and I'm disappointed with how I acted.

"I contacted Bob and we've sorted it out and showed our love to each other.

"It's all sorted, nothing but love for him and for the club."

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Dahlhaus, has moved to the Cats as an unrestricted free agent, signing a four-year contract.

He admits his form suffered because of the uncertainty about his future, but denies there's a culture crisis at the Kennel.

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"It can't be as bad as people are saying, there were a couple of reports going on during that year that we knew as boys at the club that weren't true," he said.   

Dahlhaus insists his move is about him, not the club he's exited.

"I think that's what it was in the end, (I) just wanted to come home and have a bit of a fresh start," he said.   

"It's weird, but it feels right."

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