WBFC - Player Contract Status

[bornadog]

“While the Club is obviously disappointed an agreement could not be reached, the Club maintains an obligation to be balanced in its approach across its entire playing group when making its list management decisions.”

http://m.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-09-04/dahlhaus-to-leave-bulldogs

This is what I call good list management.

[Ozza]

I'd have left out the reference to 'balanced in its approach' to list management.

It's just too easy to pick holes in, both now, in the past and in the future.

[Bulldog4life]

I'd have left out the reference to 'balanced in its approach' to list management.

It's just too easy to pick holes in, both now, in the past and in the future.

Agree. I nearly choked on my corn flakes.

[Murphy'sLore]

I just received a birthday message from Caleb Daniel, Shane Biggs and Luke Dahlhaus. I have to say it felt slightly hollow!

[bornadog]

I just received a birthday message from Caleb Daniel, Shane Biggs and Luke Dahlhaus. I have to say it felt slightly hollow!

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrAWCJKiKTk1kDgLTN-0rorUfTDUa1keeUUJp3zU08kbq7d__W

[AshMac]

This is what I call good list management.

Agreed. I think it’s worded how it is for the masses. I find most footy fans need to be told exactly what their opinion is.

[bulldogtragic]

I just received a birthday message from Caleb Daniel, Shane Biggs and Luke Dahlhaus. I have to say it felt slightly hollow!

One out of three ain’t bad.... The comms department still hasn’t got its act together I see.

More importantly, Happy Birthday!!

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmT0Xn9W4AAcMQh.jpg

Read here (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-09-05/two-more-for-jong)

[AshMac]

Read here (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-09-05/two-more-for-jong)

now here’s a bloke that really needs to lift next year. Unlucky with injuries and decent enough when selected but know he has another gear. Will never forget the first 3-5 weeks of 2015 when he carried his VFL form over to the AFL andooked our best player until he broke his hand. Hasn’t returned to that form at AFL level since. Seems to have lost a little speed as well.

[bornadog]

now here’s a bloke that really needs to lift next year. Unlucky with injuries and decent enough when selected but know he has another gear. Will never forget the first 3-5 weeks of 2015 when he carried his VFL form over to the AFL andooked our best player until he broke his hand. Hasn’t returned to that form at AFL level since. Seems to have lost a little speed as well.

ACL doesn't help

[AshMac]

ACL doesn't help

Thought that as soon as I hit post. Guess my point is that when he’s looked great it has been his toughness and speed that have been key factors. If he has lost a little speed potentially his impact on games has dulled. Hope I’m wrong, club knows more than me, would just love to see him back to his best.

[hujsh]

2nd year is when players tend to recapture their best from an ACL so here's hoping. Agree with others that 2 seems a bit generous considering output over the years.

A lot of faith in Jongy and much as I want him to succeed it's line ball at best right now.

[Axe Man]

Dickson extends contract (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-09-07/dickson-extends-contract)

Western Bulldogs forward Tory Dickson has signed a one-year contract extension for the 2019 season.

The 30-year-old played eight of his 96 career games this season, managing eight goals despite suffering successive hamstring injuries.

“I’m rapt to get another year at the Bulldogs and I’m excited to continue the journey,� Dickson said.

“I feel like I’ve got plenty to offer the team next season. After a frustrating season with injuries, I’m looking forward to getting back to full fitness and playing my role every week.�

Dickson has been a key part of the Dogs’ forward line since he joined the Club as a mature age recruit in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft (pick 57 overall).

He was a member of the Bulldogs’ 2016 Premiership side and has booted 157 goals in his career to date.

“Tory is a valuable member of our playing group, and his experience and forward craft will continue to be important for the team next year,� said Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power.

“Tory has had his fair share of bad luck with injuries in the last two seasons, and with a consistent run next year we’re excited about what he can produce for us.�

[bornadog]

Good news, let's hope the body holds up

[SlimPickens]

Great work, let's get him over 100 games. Such a smart footballer and think he'll really play well if the starting zones are implemented

[bulldogtragic]

Good news, let's hope the body holds up

That's the key now. If we can manage him well, have him firing in 15-16 games next year, then he's going to be very important to us changing our onfield fortunes.

[comrade]

1 year deal is fair, one of the very few players on our list that knows where the goals are.

[Greystache]

Happy to give him another year. He's still our best forward and when fit consistently kicks goals against the best teams. Let's hope we can get his body right.

[bulldogtragic]

So 6 question marks left, most of them have obvious answers:

1. Jordan Roughead: 2018 (FA) (rumoured leave: Destinations WCE or Saints)
2. Mitch Wallis: 2018 (FA) (rumoured stay according to The Age)
3. Tom Liberatore: 2018 (FA) (rumoured stay according to The Age)
4. Mitch Honeychurch: 2018 (rumoured leave: Destination GCS)
5. Tom Campbell: (likely delist)
6. Brad Lynch: 2018 (likely promote)

[chef]

I'd add Bont. It'll be hell if hes not signed up this season.

[Mofra]

I'd add Bont. It'll be hell if hes not signed up this season.
He's contracted until 2019, there's plenty of time

[ledge]

Is their players that other clubs say to themselves not even worth asking about him he will never leave ?
Bont would be one of them.
Pendlebury would be one I would think.

[chef]

He's contracted until 2019, there's plenty of time

Going to be a huge distraction for the club and i guess the Bont being wined and dined by the feeding sharks.

[bornadog]

Going to be a huge distraction for the club and i guess the Bont being wined and dined by the feeding sharks.

I agree, it gets me nervous when that happens.

[chef]

Is their players that other clubs say to themselves not even worth asking about him he will never leave ?
Bont would be one of them.
Pendlebury would be one I would think.

Im sure we thought the same about Ward.

[ledge]

Im sure we thought the same about Ward.

That was our fault not his. He asked for a contract to sign we held back.
100% clubs fault.

[chef]

That was our fault not his. He asked for a contract to sign we held back.
100% clubs fault.

Theres no such thing as an untouchable player.

[ledge]

Theres no such thing as an untouchable player.

That’s if your going to offer the world and that’s not possible.
I still believe their are, it’s not as common as it was but I still believe their are players who won’t leave clubs around.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Brad Lynch is poised to sign a 2-year deal to stay at the dogs. Apparently had interest from other clubs so good to see

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-09-12/dogs-rookie-poised-to-resign-at-the-kennel

[G-Mo77]

#lolnorf

[bornadog]

Brad Lynch is poised to sign a 2-year deal to stay at the dogs. Apparently had interest from other clubs so good to see

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-09-12/dogs-rookie-poised-to-resign-at-the-kennel

I don't get what he is signed as? A senior player or a rookie?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I don't get what he is signed as? A senior player or a rookie?

That's the 3rd signing already that we have had this confusion.

[Hot_Doggies]

Of course it’s the senior list.

He wouldn’t turn down offers from other clubs to go back on our rookie list!

[bornadog]

Of course it’s the senior list.

He wouldn’t turn down offers from other clubs to go back on our rookie list!

I guess what I was asking is how do you get on the senior list before draft day? There must be some rule.

[ledge]

I guess what I was asking is how do you get on the senior list before draft day? There must be some rule.

If your a rookie the club can put you on the senior list, that’s the idea of a rookie they weren’t picked up so they get the opportunity to be like a sub and club gets to look at them, that club gets to put them on the senior list without going into the draft if they want.

[soupman]

I guess what I was asking is how do you get on the senior list before draft day? There must be some rule.

They just get promoted to the senior list upon the start of the new contract.

On draft night their name is read to next to a pick but as far as i know that is purely ceremonial and there is no other benefit/cost to upgrading them than the new contract. Also usually people are worried about getting picks to upgrade their rookies with. i believe this is irrelevant, you will keep generating picks infintely so will always have a pick at the end of the draft to upgrade a rookie with if need be.

[Axe Man]

I guess what I was asking is how do you get on the senior list before draft day? There must be some rule.

Rookie listed players can be elevated to the primary list prior to the draft. 2013 was the last time clubs had to use draft picks in the national draft to promote rookies.

[Axe Man]

They just get promoted to the senior list upon the start of the new contract.

On draft night their name is read to next to a pick but as far as i know that is purely ceremonial and there is no other benefit/cost to upgrading them than the new contract. Also usually people are worried about getting picks to upgrade their rookies with. i believe this is irrelevant, you will keep generating picks infintely so will always have a pick at the end of the draft to upgrade a rookie with if need be.

Nope, 2013 was the last time national draft picks were used on rookies.

[bulldogtragic]

Nope, 2013 was the last time national draft picks were used on rookies.

True, but soup is also right too. What will happen is when we've finished using the picks we want on actual draftees, we will elevate rookies into the remaining spots.

So say we finish at pick 80. Then we have 98 &116. Gowers & Lynch will automatically take the last spots. That's the incentive of the rookie list, to use unwanted late picks to elevate what was speculative talent. We are not using the picks in a 'live sense' but we inform the AFL that we are elevating them in the picks and that's that.

Whatever the mechanisms, we are adding Gowers & Lynch for unwanted late picks. That's a nice reward for them, and for the club.

[Axe Man]

True, but soup is also right too. What will happen is when we've finished using the picks we want on actual draftees, we will elevate rookies into the remaining spots.

So say we finish at pick 80. Then we have 98 &116. Gowers & Lynch will automatically take the last spots. That's the incentive of the rookie list, to use unwanted late picks to elevate what was speculative talent. We are not using the picks in a 'live sense' but we inform the AFL that we are elevating them in the picks and that's that.

Whatever the mechanisms, we are adding Gowers & Lynch for unwanted late picks. That's a nice reward for them, and for the club.

I was responding to the part I bolded where he said "On draft night their name is read to next to a pick". This does not happen any more. In your example we aren't using 98 and 116 to elevate the rookies - those picks won't exist. The rookie promotions are done prior draft night so you only have the number of picks that correspond to the number of vacant primary list spots.

[bulldogtragic]

I think we are all agreeing. Gowers & Lynch who had interest from other clubs are joining our primary list for unwanted draft picks. A good outcome for all. Which also, allows us the ability to cut into the list to maybe 8 main listed players knowing the last two are set for Gowers & Lynch (Dahl, Roughy, Collins, Clay, Biggs, Campbell, Honey, trade out). With three rookie list spots opened. A very good first off season to re-calibrate the main list.

[ledge]

So now Redpath has gone.

[bulldogtragic]

So now Redpath has gone.

So another spot and salary opening up for Mr. S. Power

[ledge]

So another spot and salary opening up for Mr. S. Power

Wingard ?

[G-Mo77]

So another spot and salary opening up for Mr. S. Power

For those not keeping track how many spots do we have now?

[bulldogtragic]

For those not keeping track how many spots do we have now?

I have it all laid out in my BT very early thread. Off the top and of my head

Redpath, Dahl, Biggs, Collins, Smith and likely Roughy, HC & Campbell (8) - less any trade out requests (ie Adams, Roberts)
Gowers & Lynch elevated (2) (I suspect Lynch is on the rookie list still)
6 spots

[Ozza]

Wallis re-signed.

[Mantis]

Wallis re-signed.

3 year deal.

[bornadog]

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[bulldogtragic]

Media reports Roughy good as gone, Lynch elevated with 2 year deal & Libba to stay.

Only leaves Campbell & Honeychurch. Plus anyone wanting a trade.

[GVGjr]

Good to have Wally signed up. With Dickson and Picken signed and Wingard on the radar plus the likes of Dunkley and Bontempelli playing forward at times can we squeeze him into the forward line or is he now primarily a midfielder

[AshMac]

Great news about Wally.

[Axe Man]

Official:

Two more years for Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-09-24/two-more-years-for-lynch)

The Western Bulldogs have re-signed emerging youngster Brad Lynch for the next two seasons.

Lynch was a revelation for the Bulldogs in the second half of the season, after making his debut in the Club’s thrilling Round 15 win over Geelong.

The 21-year-old played nine straight games to finish the season, earning him a contract extension until at least the end of the 2020 season.

“Brad has been a tremendous story of persistence and commitment, and it was great to see him make his mark at AFL level this season,� said Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power.

“We clearly believe Brad has an exciting future in the game, and we’re delighted to see him commit for a further two seasons.

“Along with some of our other exciting young talent, we’re eager to see how Brad will continue to improve in the coming years.�

Lynch arrived at the Bulldogs via the 2015 NAB Rookie Draft, and was a member of the 2016 Footscray VFL premiership team.

Injury interruptions held him back last year, but some strong VFL form in 2018 saw him given an opportunity at the highest level, and he didn’t disappoint.

He collected 18 and 23 disposals respectively in his first two games, combining elite speed with pinpoint kicking skills from half back.

He switched to the forward line in the last few matches of the season, kicking two goals against Richmond in Round 23.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Anyone else get the feeling there won’t be a rookie list next year?

[Ozza]

Knocked back 3 years from North. Good on him.

[bulldogtragic]

Knocked back 3 years from North. Good on him.

North offered three years? My goodness that's an extreme offer for a rookie with minimal exposed form. But wholeheartedly agree with you, good on him for sticking fat with the club for one less guaranteed year. That's a decent amount in footy time and salary. Now here's hoping we keep him forward like the last game against Richmond. There was a spark there as a forward for sure.

[Ozza]

North offered three years? My goodness that's an extreme offer for a rookie with minimal exposed form. But wholeheartedly agree with you, good on him for sticking fat with the club for one less guaranteed year. That's a decent amount in footy time and salary. Now here's hoping we keep him forward like the last game against Richmond. There was a spark there as a forward for sure.

That was the mail I had anyway. Big term for a hugely speculative player at this point.

[bulldogtragic]

That was the mail I had anyway. Big term for a hugely speculative player at this point.

Thanks Ozza. Crazy to offer 3 years. I wouldn't have begrudged him at all for leaving for such an offer. But I'm happy he knocked them back. If I'm an optimist for a minute, maybe it shows he's backing himself to become a regular senior player and he likes the way the list shape is in for moving to success and the culture changing.

[bulldogtragic]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Tom Liberatore: 2018 (FA) (most probable stay)
Mitch Honeychurch: 2018 (most probable leave)
Tom Campbell: 2018 (most probable stay)


Marcus Bontempelli: 2019
Lachie Hunter: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Liam Picken: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Fergus Greene: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Josh Dunkley: 2019
Fletch Roberts: 2019
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Tory Dickson: 2019
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (rookie)


Aaron Naughton: 2020
Tim English: 2020
Pat Lipinski: 2020
Marcus Adams: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020


Tom Boyd: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022

Just need to get the signature from Libba. Sam Power hints Campbell is staying on. Honeychurch is 99.9% certain to be delisted to free up a fourth pick to fill at the draft.

P.S. Mods this has been unstickied. If folks want me to keep updating the OP every time we do a signing I'm more than happy to, but for my ease can it be re-stickied if that's what you would like.

[bulldogtragic]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Tom Liberatore: 2018 (FA) (most probable stay)


Marcus Bontempelli: 2019
Lachie Hunter: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Liam Picken: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Fergus Greene: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Josh Dunkley: 2019
Fletch Roberts: 2019
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Tory Dickson: 2019
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (rookie)


Aaron Naughton: 2020
Tim English: 2020
Pat Lipinski: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Draftee 2: 2020
Draftee 3: 2020
Draftee 4: 2020
Draftee 5: 2020
Rookie 1: 2020 (Rookie)
Rookie 2: 2020 (Rookie)
Rookie 3: 2020 (Rookie)


Tom Boyd: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022

And then there was one for the class of 2018. Fashionably late though.

[azabob]

And then there was one for the class of 2018. Fashionably late though.

Reality is, it suits his sense of style

[Greystache]

And then there was one for the class of 2018. Fashionably late though.

Maybe he wants to get his contract signed in tattoo form and his guy is away.

[bornadog]

I think fans are getting frustrated with the lack of communication with Libba's contract. Not good enough to leave this to the last minute.

[kruder]

I think fans are getting frustrated with the lack of communication with Libba's contract. Not good enough to leave this to the last minute.

BF poster just said its finally done 2 year contract lets hope he is right. Announcement expected soon

[bulldogtragic]

I think fans are getting frustrated with the lack of communication with Libba's contract. Not good enough to leave this to the last minute.

What? Our membership communication not up to scratch? First I've heard that...

[Greystache]

What? Our membership communication not up to scratch? First I've heard that...

At least we've controlled the media narrative around this well as usual so there's no wild speculation or rumours of internal division :rolleyes:

It's incredible how shithouse we are at this type of thing. Then we scratch our head and wonder why no quality players want to come to us at trade time.

[ledge]

At least we've controlled the media narrative around this well as usual so there's no wild speculation or rumours of internal division :rolleyes:

It's incredible how shithouse we are at this type of thing. Then we scratch our head and wonder why no quality players want to come to us at trade time.

I’m not sure big name players don’t come to us because we keep everything in-house, actually I would think the opposite as a big player.

[bulldogtragic]

At least we've controlled the media narrative around this well as usual so there's no wild speculation or rumours of internal division :rolleyes:

It's incredible how shithouse we are at this type of thing. Then we scratch our head and wonder why no quality players want to come to us at trade time.

Probably more we scratch our heads and wonder why we are so reactive to almost everything that we give Barrett & Co all the ammo they need to throw shit at us across all forms of media and then scratch our heads again when the reactive clean up isn’t effective. We know the extent of our bandwagon, 48,000 members vs 70,000 for Richmond/Hawthorn after a flag. We need to be positively engaging all hard core and bandwagon members. But we are not. And if we produce another draft video like last year, words will escape me.

[SlimPickens]

What? Our membership communication not up to scratch? First I've heard that...

In the recent members survey, I had a far old crack about this. Hopefully other members did the same

[EasternWest]

In the recent members survey, I had a far old crack about this. Hopefully other members did the same

I never received it....

[bulldogtragic]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Tom Liberatore: 2019(FA)
Marcus Bontempelli: 2019
Lachie Hunter: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Liam Picken: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Fergus Greene: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Josh Dunkley: 2019
Fletch Roberts: 2019
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Tory Dickson: 2019
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (rookie)


Aaron Naughton: 2020
Tim English: 2020
Pat Lipinski: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Draftee 2: 2020
Draftee 3: 2020
Draftee 4: 2020
Draftee 5: 2020
Rookie 1: 2020 (Rookie)
Rookie 2: 2020 (Rookie)
Rookie 3: 2020 (Rookie)


Tom Boyd: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022

Goodbye 2018:

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Well the benefit of not landing a big fish means we’ve got plenty of cap to re-sign some of those big 2019 names. Power has his work cut out for him

[bulldogtragic]

Although not a contract for a player, Bevo is signed to 2020. Player negotiations start a year out. I wonder if Bevo has enough recent runs on the board to get a 'Scott Brother' early long contract extension, or whether the club wants to see at least what the end of 2019 looks like and/or run him into 2020 unsigned and risk (by then maybe) Carlton throwing around big offers to get a recent premiership coach.

It probably deserves it own thread really. A big question with many perspectives I imagine.

[boydogs]

I wonder if Bevo has enough recent runs on the board to get a 'Scott Brother' early long contract extension, or whether the club wants to see at least what the end of 2019 looks like and/or run him into 2020 unsigned and risk (by then maybe) Carlton throwing around big offers to get a recent premiership coach.

Half way through 2019 IMO

[bulldogtragic]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Tom Liberatore: 2019 (FA)
Lachie Hunter: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Liam Picken: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Fergus Greene: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Josh Dunkley: 2019
Fletch Roberts: 2019
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Tory Dickson: 2019
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie A)


Aaron Naughton: 2020
Tim English: 2020
Pat Lipinski: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Bailey Smith: 2020
Laitham Vandermeer: 2020
Ben Cavarra: 2020
Will Hayes: 2020
Lachie Young: 2020 (Rookie A)
Jordan Sweet: 2020 (Rookie A)
Buku Khamis: 2020 (Rookie B)


Tom Boyd: 2021
Marcus Bontempelli: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022

Opening post updated for 2019.

[bornadog]

Opening post updated for 2019.

A lot of work to do in 2019

[Hotdog60]

Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter, Caleb Daniel, Bailey Williams, Fergus Greene, Lewis Young, Josh Dunkley and Bailey Dale would be the main ones depending on how some of those guys go in the season. Lukas Webb and Callum Porter may get the chop or rookied. Tory Dickson and Liam Picken may pull the pin.

Someone has to make way for the next crop.

[Axe Man]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Tom Liberatore: 2019 (FA)
Lachie Hunter: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Liam Picken: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Fergus Greene: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Josh Dunkley: 2019
Fletch Roberts: 2019
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Tory Dickson: 2019
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie A)


Aaron Naughton: 2020
Tim English: 2020
Pat Lipinski: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Bailey Smith: 2020
Laitham Vandermeer: 2020
Ben Cavarra: 2020
Will Hayes: 2020
Lachie Young: 2020 (Rookie A)
Jordan Sweet: 2020 (Rookie A)
Buku Khamis: 2020 (Rookie B)


Tom Boyd: 2021
Marcus Bontempelli: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022

As far as I am aware only international rookies get 2 year contracts, everybody else gets 1 year.

[soupman]

As far as I am aware only international rookies get 2 year contracts, everybody else gets 1 year.

I thought interstate ones did too, so Sweet would be till 2020. Although a lot of rules seem to have changed this year with little communication (ie. the passing rule in the draft)

[Axe Man]

I thought interstate ones did too, so Sweet would be till 2020. Although a lot of rules seem to have changed this year with little communication (ie. the passing rule in the draft)

According to the AFL rules document dated June 2017 (may well have changed since then) there is no mention of interstate rookies getting a 2 year contract, only internationals. The club does have to pay relocation expenses though.

[Mantis]

Pat Lipinski has re-signed for a further 2 years meaning he is next out of contract at the end of 2021.

[Axe Man]

Lipinski re-signs with the Dogs (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-02-27/lipinski-resigns-with-the-dogs?fbclid=IwAR3UZBGjsaCmwqoP9PICEWs6ed5itus5Ay8uFJt1tn0WPX 6Dq9pgX71Wxik)

Emerging midfielder-forward Patrick Lipinski has re-signed with the Western Bulldogs for a further two seasons.

The 20-year-old, who was due to come out of contract at season’s end, will now call VU Whitten Oval home until at least the end of 2021.

Lipinski, a lifelong Bulldogs supporter, said he was excited to re-commit to the Club.

“It’s a great feeling to have signed until the end of 2021,� Lipinski said.

“There’s a lot of faith they've put in me and I’m really happy to stay here at the Club.

“I’ve got a lot of good relationships with all the players and staff, so I couldn’t think of anywhere else I’d want to be.�

Lipinski has played 18 AFL games across his first two seasons, after being recruited by the Bulldogs with pick 28 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said the Bulldogs were pleased to re-sign Lipinski.

“Pat’s development over the past two seasons has been very encouraging,� Power said.

“It was great to see him exposed to regular AFL football last year, and we are confident he can build on his efforts again this year.

“Pat is an exciting young player who offers plenty of versatility. He has shown he can play as a forward or on the wing, he uses the ball well by foot and has a strong running capacity.

“He’s still got a lot of growth in his game, and we’re looking forward to watching him develop into a really consistent player for the Bulldogs over the next couple of years.�

Lipinski said he was determined to keep improving alongside the Club’s talented, young playing list.

“Having all the young boys, we’re all pretty close together, so seeing each other grow and get better is pretty encouraging,� Lipinski said.

“It is a great group of young talent, so hopefully we can do some good things this year and in the coming years, but I guess time will tell.

“For me personally, (the goal is) just to keep improving and cementing my spot in the AFL team would be ideal.

“For the team, obviously we hope to play finals again and recapture some of that good form that we had at the back-end of last year where we were pretty promising.�

[bornadog]

Good News, looking forward to seeing this kid develop

[strebla]

Great way to start the season lets keep it rolling please!!

[Eastdog]

Good news. He was quite good last year and showed a lot. I was very impressed with our young players last season and hope that continues on in 2019.

[azabob]

When i've looked at this list i've been fairly shortsighted and only commented on who is coming out of contract end of the current year.

It got me thinking how far out does Sam Power and co look?

Do they have list scenarios for each future year, identifying players who under no circumstances do they let their contracts get into the final year or worse expire!

OK Crystal Ball Time;

Fast forward to the end of 2021 who are your top 5 players that we must have locked away on long term deals? No if's and maybes and apologies for leaving off X player.

For the purpose of the list and discussion I am being age agnostic.

In the mix for me is Lachine Hunter, Bailey Williams, Josh Dunkley, Aaron Naughton, Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Ed Richards, Zaine Cordy, Jason Johannisen, Jackson MaCrae and Toby McLean.

My top five would be:

Marcus Bontempelli
Why: Captain in waiting, by far our our most important player on and off the field.
% chance to leave: 30%. It is simple. If we are successful on the field he stays.

Aaron Naughton
Why: An amazing first year, nothing really seemed to overaw him in his debut season. Will be the number 1 key defender for a long time to come.
% chance to leave: 50%. Western Australian kid. I honestly don't know on this one. Would have preferred a 3 year extension rather than a 2 year.

Tim English
Why: Looks to have all the tools required for a big man. Especially the way the game is heading.
% chance to leave: 50% Same as Naughton - WA kid. Both clubs will come hard. Potential to be the best big man in the game.

Jackson MaCrae
Why: Our second best midfielder who always gives 100%. Has improved year on year.
% chance to leave: 5% highly unlikely to leave being a Victorian and appears to be quite at home.

Toby McLean
Why: Talk about quietly going about your business! A huge talent who started off as a clever goal sneak to know a tough as nails midfielder who hasn't lost any of his flair and talent. Huge 2019 coming up for Toby and was rewarded with a long term deal last year.
% chance to leave: 5% highly unlikely. Appears to be a very unassuming character who values hard work and loyalty.

[bulldogtragic]

Hard to argue with those five. Bonts is, well, Bonts. We need to secure the few very good KPPs we have, so Naughton & English are locks. Macrae & McLean as well. Dunkley, Schache & Smith could be the bolters into a top 5 if they develop really well. Same with Richards & Williams if they turn into goal scoring mids who can play multiple roles. The 6-12 range all have the potential to go top 5, which is nice to know.

[bornadog]

Lachie Hunter signs 5 year deal - Whooo

[Vred]

Lachie Hunter signs 5 year deal - Whooo

I feel like this has been completely glossed over because we announced our round one jumper an hour or two later lol

[Mofra]

Jackson Trengove - 2 or 3 years of his contract to go? Can't find his name in the OP.

[bulldogtragic]

Jackson Trengove - 2 or 3 years of his contract to go? Can't find his name in the OP.

2020. In now.

[Axe Man]

LIBBA STARING AT SEVEN-FIGURE PAYDAY

Tom Liberatore has entered Liam Pickering’s management stable as he prepares for the most important contract season of his career.

His manager Tom Williams, a former teammate, has moved to Queensland and will now be the management group’s man on the ground up north.

To be frank the Dogs made Libba jump through all kinds of hoops to prove he was in the state of mind to continue at the Dogs, the father-son eventually signing a one-year extension.

They couldn’t have made it any clearer things had to change if he was to continue at the club.

All signs are that Liberatore is locked in mentally to prove himself after a cracking summer.

Stay squeaky clean this year and put together a booming year and he becomes a 27-year-old much-prized free agent in a game which values inside midfielders.

If his issues continue who knows what his career holds at season’s end.

It goes without saying it is a seven-figure difference between those two polar opposites.

Link (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/jaeger-omeara-joins-mate-stephen-coniglios-management-as-hawks-eye-star-gws-midfielder/news-story/c21da5f4222181b3b20b60c007c81bd6)

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Will Libba just walk after the “Way he was treated” what if his brother walks into the kennel. For me I can think why he would want to leave. But with his best mate at Geelong and Gary Jrn retiring this year. That means they have the cash to chase hard and get into his head.

For me we need to get Libba locked away before the mid season break as this is just going to be another huge media frenzy that will end in tears.

[Axe Man]

Emerging defender Young re-signs (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-03-29/emerging-defender-young-resigns)

Rookie defender Lachie Young has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension with the Western Bulldogs.

The 19-year-old is in his first year at the Club, after being recruited with pick six in the 2018 NAB AFL Rookie Draft from the Dandenong Stingrays.

Young featured in the Bulldogs’ second JLT Community Series match, against St Kilda.

The extension will see the rebounding backman tied to the Bulldogs until at least the end of 2020.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said Young had impressed in his early days in red, white and blue.

“We’ve been really pleased with Lachie’s work ethic and willingness to learn,� Power said.

“This is good reward for the effort he has displayed throughout the pre-season and practice match period.

“Lachie has shown he is a good kick of the footy, courageous in the air and reads the play well.

“It was pleasing to see him get a taste of senior-level football in the JLT Community Series, and we’re excited to see him continue to develop over the next two years.�

Young said he had enjoyed his time at the Kennel so far, and was excited to extend his stay.

“I’ve loved it, ever since I got here everyone’s been really welcoming. I’ve really enjoyed it, it’s a great bunch of boys,� Young said.

“It’s nice to get the reward after a big pre-season, to get another year extended. I can’t wait to get stuck in over the next couple of years.�

[Mofra]

Must be impressing - gets a taste of it with some JLT time, now this.
190cm defender, certainly seems like a Bevo type.

[Axe Man]

Libba a free agent, but not likely to be for long (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/libba-a-free-agent-but-not-likely-to-be-for-long-20190403-p51ahr.html)

Tom Liberatore is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year. But after a stunning return to football the Western Bulldogs will move to secure him on a longer-term deal.

It was a quirk of timing with his injury and contract status that Liberatore was out of contract at the end of last season and so signed to a one-year deal after his second knee reconstruction.

The Bulldogs were not sure how he would come back after his second knee reconstruction. Liberatore was not sure either. So they agreed that he would sign just a short-term deal on relatively modest money.

After two games Liberatore might have six Brownlow votes. If he has not been the best player on the ground in those games he has plainly been the most important Bulldog on the ground.

When he plays well they play well. With him back and fit again the difference in the Bulldogs has been palpable. He is fast with his hands but also has that snappy bite around the packs with his swagger and manner.

As Bob Murphy said on The Age Realfooty podcast this week he is the spiritual leader of the Dogs now. From someone who was the previous spiritual leader of the club this was some recognition.

The club said this week they and Liberatore were comfortable with where the contract was at and that talks were ongoing with his management. There is no sense of unease from either party.

Liberatore is a more settled figure at the moment, he is in a new relationship with a woman who has a young daughter and he is very happy away from footy. He is eager at training and keen to stay at the Dogs.

"We will have discussions later," Bulldogs list manager Sam Power said.

"There is no hurry. Conversations with Tom Williams are ongoing. We really value Tom and want him at the club and speaking to Tom, we are confident he wants to be here too.

"He is an important player for us. It does normally take players a while after ACLs to get back to their best but with him you barely know he has done one,'' Power said.

''The way he has come back and played and his training and rehab he has been good the whole time."

[Vred]

Libba a free agent, but not likely to be for long (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/libba-a-free-agent-but-not-likely-to-be-for-long-20190403-p51ahr.html)

Tom Liberatore is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year. But after a stunning return to football the Western Bulldogs will move to secure him on a longer-term deal.

It was a quirk of timing with his injury and contract status that Liberatore was out of contract at the end of last season and so signed to a one-year deal after his second knee reconstruction.

The Bulldogs were not sure how he would come back after his second knee reconstruction. Liberatore was not sure either. So they agreed that he would sign just a short-term deal on relatively modest money.

After two games Liberatore might have six Brownlow votes. If he has not been the best player on the ground in those games he has plainly been the most important Bulldog on the ground.

When he plays well they play well. With him back and fit again the difference in the Bulldogs has been palpable. He is fast with his hands but also has that snappy bite around the packs with his swagger and manner.

As Bob Murphy said on The Age Realfooty podcast this week he is the spiritual leader of the Dogs now. From someone who was the previous spiritual leader of the club this was some recognition.

The club said this week they and Liberatore were comfortable with where the contract was at and that talks were ongoing with his management. There is no sense of unease from either party.

Liberatore is a more settled figure at the moment, he is in a new relationship with a woman who has a young daughter and he is very happy away from footy. He is eager at training and keen to stay at the Dogs.

"We will have discussions later," Bulldogs list manager Sam Power said.

"There is no hurry. Conversations with Tom Williams are ongoing. We really value Tom and want him at the club and speaking to Tom, we are confident he wants to be here too.

"He is an important player for us. It does normally take players a while after ACLs to get back to their best but with him you barely know he has done one,'' Power said.

''The way he has come back and played and his training and rehab he has been good the whole time."

just, get it done before mid season, that’s all I ask

[Axe Man]

Greene extends stay at the Kennel (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-04-05/greene-extends-stay-at-the-kennel?fbclid=IwAR1-qBXoS5g3k3NaPs3F4bsM1mKOgFi574LIEJvjYTqmmMPEzmgQ2St80mY)

Developing forward Fergus Greene has signed a one-year contract extension.

The new deal will see the 21-year-old remain a Western Bulldogs player until at least the end of 2020.

Greene joined the Club after being selected with pick 70 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.

He made his AFL debut last season, in round 19, playing the last five games of the season and kicking a goal in each of them.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said the Club had been pleased with Greene’s growth as a player.

“Fergus has impressed us over the past couple of years with how his game has developed,� Power said.

“He got a taste of AFL football at the end of last season and looked comfortable at the level, and has carried that form into the pre-season.

“Fergus has good forward craft and knows how to hit the scoreboard, while he’s also a strong overhead mark and a good runner.

“We’re looking forward to watching him improve again this year, and continuing to push to play senior football.�

Greene has been on the fringe of senior selection so far in 2019, named as an emergency for the first two rounds and in the extended squad for round three, and been a consistent performer in VFL practice matches.

The Bendigo product said he was excited to remain a Bulldog.

“To be able to sign a one-year extension gives me another year to prove myself and to keep developing,� Greene said.

“Getting a taste at AFL level last year really drives me. I’ve been really pleased with my pre-season and just want to keep contributing and become a more consistent player.

“Coming into this year, it’s just been so enjoyable. The feeling around the group has been positive, and I’m excited to be a part of it.�

[bornadog]

https://media.giphy.com/media/mCPQeY2u66GRXSCPXf/giphy.gif

[Mofra]

He's a weird dude that Fergus. I do like some of his commentary online

[Vred]

Aaron Naughton resigns until 2024!

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-04-10/afl-player-resigns?sfns=mo

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

We just re-signed Naughton til 2024!
Awesome news.
Just get Bonts signature for the same and we are Golden!

[Grantysghost]

Great news

[Eastdog]

Fantastic News. Been great Aaron since he has started for us.

[The Pie Man]

That Naughton news is gold

[chef]

We just re-signed Naughton til 2024!
Awesome news.
Just get Bonts signature for the same and we are Golden!

Need Williams done too

[AshMac]

Great news

[bornadog]

Naughty is so impressive, best news of the week

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

We must get these done as well, and soon:

Josh Dunkley: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Tom Liberatore: 2019 (FA)

[Happy Days]

Are we in trouble with Williams? His last fortnight has been really bizarre.

[Bulldog4life]

We must get these done as well, and soon:

Josh Dunkley: 2019
Bailey Williams: 2019
Caleb Daniel: 2019
Tom Liberatore: 2019 (FA)

According to HUN...Fresh from his first top-five best-and-fairest finish, Josh Dunkley is closing in on a contract extension with the Dogs.

[EasternWest]

According to HUN...Fresh from his first top-five best-and-fairest finish, Josh Dunkley is closing in on a contract extension with the Dogs.

I love Josh as a kid and I want him to stay, bit his contract should be heavily in incentivised towards improving his kicking.

[chef]

Daniel has extended by 3 years according to this
https://mobile.twitter.com/superfooty/status/1131109134403661824

[Eastdog]

Daniel has extended by 3 years according to this
https://mobile.twitter.com/superfooty/status/1131109134403661824

Great news. Been excellent this year.

[bulldogtragic]

Keep them coming Sam Power.

[comrade]

Nice, Caleb has easily been a top 3 player for us this year.

[Happy Days]

Fantastic effort - given he's from SA and also in AA form I was starting to fret a bit.

Our drafting might still have some question marks over it but our list management under Power has been A1.

[Eastdog]

Nice, Caleb has easily been a top 3 player for us this year.

Such a smart footballer Caleb. Uses the footy so well.

[azabob]

Keep them coming Sam Power.

Mark Stevens says that Tim English management team will draw out his contract negotiations compared to Aaron Naughton (who has the same managers). Dogs obviously want to extend him this season.

[bulldogtragic]

Mark Stevens says that Tim English management team will draw out his contract negotiations compared to Aaron Naughton (who has the same managers). Dogs obviously want to extend him this season.

Makes sense from Tim's perspective. If he can get both WA clubs chasing him hard next year, it will run the contract value up.

[bornadog]

Daniel has extended by 3 years according to this
https://mobile.twitter.com/superfooty/status/1131109134403661824

The contract is in front of him but not signed yet. Dunkley also has a contract in front of him.

[Bulldog4life]

Keep them coming Sam Power.

He is doing very well. Signs them early too. Great news re: Caleb.

[Axe Man]

Two more for loyal Libba (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-06-13/two-more-for-loyal-libba)

Gun midfielder Tom Liberatore has re-signed with the Western Bulldogs.

The 27-year-old will remain a Bulldog until at least the end of 2021, after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract extension.

Having overcome the ACL injury which ruled him out of 2018, Liberatore has returned to be a pivotal member of the Bulldogs’ line-up this season.

The 2016 premiership player and 2014 Charles Sutton Medallist says the Kennel is home for him, and that he is determined to help the Bulldogs return to finals football.

“Being loyal to my teammates is a big thing for me,� Liberatore said.

“I’ve been part of this group for nine years now, and I’m happy where I am.

“It’s been good to come back from injury and play every game so far this year, and nice to sign on for two more years to have that comfort around the future.

“I’m really looking forward to the back half of the year, and how we can grow this year and over the next couple of years.

“This group has the promise and the talent to get back to the top, and we’ve shown that ability in certain games this year. I think that we will keep getting better.�

Liberatore has played 128 matches for the Bulldogs since being recruited as a father-son selection with pick 40 in the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.

Renowned as an elite pressure player, Liberatore has been influential in 2019, averaging 23.1 disposals and 24.8 pressure acts per match.

He is the Bulldogs’ joint-leading clearance winner (59) and ranks second for tackles (50).

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said Liberatore has an important role to play in the Club’s future.

“We’re obviously rapt to have Tom sign on for two more years,� Power said.

“He is an important player for our football club with the way he plays, as he has shown throughout the first half of this year in his return from a second ACL reconstruction.

“Tom is the type of player who makes his teammates walk taller.

“His selfless approach to the game makes those around him better players, and we know he is driven to help this group taste success in the years to come.�

[chef]

Nice.

[bornadog]

Whoo - bloody beauty

We forget he has come back from an ACL.

Stats for first 11 games:

Averaging 23 disposals, 12 contested, 4.5 tackles, 5.9 clearances,

[bulldogtragic]

Keep them coming Sam Power.

I'm glad he listens to me. No to be picky though Sam, can get you signatures on the Dunkley & Daniel offers too?

Now to see if Oliver Liberatore can get a contract and join Tom next year. Good reward for hard work Tom.

[The Underdog]

Awesome news. Love to see him stay at the club.

[Twodogs]

I love the way Tom goes about it. It's all in the best tradition of Liberatore's and I'm really happy to see him get two more years.

[Eastdog]

Good stuff!

[dadsgirl16]

Just on SEN..Dunks and CD signed until 2022!! yay

[bornadog]

Just on SEN..Dunks and CD signed until 2022!! yay

Great News

[bornadog]

Daniel, Dunkley locked in until 2022 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-06-18/daniel-dunkley-locked-in-until-2022)

Emerging stars Caleb Daniel and Josh Dunkley have re-signed with the Western Bulldogs until the end of 2022.

The 22-year-olds were set to come out of contract at the end of the season, however both have recommitted to the red, white and blue for a further three years.

Both Daniel and Dunkley have established themselves as key contributors at AFL level.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said they would be important long-term players for the Bulldogs.

“Caleb and Josh have both shown their ability to perform consistently at AFL level, and we are delighted to have them locked in for three more years,� Power said.

“We are confident they will be successful, long-term players for the Bulldogs, and these re-signings reflect their confidence in our direction as a Club.�

Daniel has played 86 AFL games since joining the Bulldogs with pick 46 in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft.

He made the transition to defence late last season and has been of the Club’s most consistent players in 2019, averaging 27.6 disposals playing on a half-back flank.

“Over the past two years, Caleb has finished top-five in our best and fairest, highlighting his ability to perform consistently across matches and seasons,� Power said.

“His ball use and decision-making from the back half provides plenty of impact, and he is having an outstanding season.
“Caleb is composed under pressure and a real competitor – traits which we value really highly.�

Dunkley was recruited by the Bulldogs with pick 25 in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft, and has played 55 AFL matches.

In his past six matches, he has averaged 32.5 disposals and almost seven tackles – including two 10-vote performances in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year award voting, in wins against Brisbane and Carlton.

“Josh finished the 2018 season in strong fashion, and he has taken his game to a new level this year,� Power said.
“He is an emerging leader within our group, and someone who is selfless in his approach on-field.

“We have seen Josh become a really reliable performer week-to-week, with his hardness around the contest and ability to find the ball consistently making him an important part of our midfield mix.�

Daniel and Dunkley join the likes of Lachie Hunter, Aaron Naughton, Tom Liberatore and Pat Lipinski in re-committing to the Bulldogs for multiple years in 2019.

[Scraggers]

Fantastic way to start a Tuesday

[GVGjr]

Another good news story for the club

[Grantysghost]

That's fantastic news!

[KT31]

Bloody brilliant, excellent news.

[Bulldog4life]

Sammy Power you have done it again. Very well done indeed.

[bulldogtragic]

Luke Beveridge: 2020
Head Recruiter: TBA
List Manager: TBA


Bailey Williams: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
--------
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Fletcher Roberts: 2019 (FA)
Tory Dickson: 2019 (FA)
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)


Tim English: 2020
Josh Schache: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Billy Gowers: 2020
Fergus Greene: 2020
Jackson Trengove: 2020
Lin Jong: 2020
Brad Lynch: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Bailey Smith: 2020
Laitham Vandermeer: 2020
Ben Cavarra: 2020
Will Hayes: 2020
Lachie Young: 2020 (Rookie)
Jordan Sweet: 2020 (Rookie)
Buku Khamis: 2020 (Rookie)


Tom Liberatore: 2021
Marcus Bontempelli: 2021
Ed Richards: 2021
Zaine Cordy: 2021
Mitch Wallis: 2021
Pat Lipinski: 2021


JJ: 2022
Jack Macrae: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022
Josh Dunkley: 2022
Caleb Daniel: 2022


Hunter: 2024
Naughton: 2024

Good news day. Now to see where Williams & Young are at.

[bornadog]

Bailey Williams: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
--------
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Fletcher Roberts: 2019 (FA)
Tory Dickson: 2019 (FA)
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)

Order of preference:

1. Lewis Young
2. Suckling
3. Williams

forget the rest

[Twodogs]

Good news day. Now to see where Williams & Young are at.

And multiple years for the Bont. he can have a 20 year coooontract if he wants to commit for that long.

[Scraggers]

Bailey Williams: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
--------
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Fletcher Roberts: 2019 (FA)
Tory Dickson: 2019 (FA)
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)

Order of preference:

1. Lewis Young
2. Suckling
3. Williams

forget the rest

I get what you're saying, but I would keep Roberts on a minimal 1 year contract to add some depth; this is an area we are severely lacking.

[G-Mo77]

Bailey Williams: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019
--------
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Fletcher Roberts: 2019 (FA)
Tory Dickson: 2019 (FA)
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)

Order of preference:

1. Lewis Young
2. Suckling
3. Williams

forget the rest

I'm not going to forget Moz, if he gets over the injury he's with us 2020 IMO. I haven't given up on Bailey Dale either.

[Mofra]

Crows are rumoured to be into both Williams and Young so will be interesting to watch what happens.
Glad we signed CD & Dunks.

[bornadog]

Crows are rumoured to be into both Williams and Young so will be interesting to watch what happens.
Glad we signed CD & Dunks.

Must sign Young, happy to trade Williams.

[Happy Days]

Must sign Young, happy to trade Williams.

My preference is to keep both guys because I'm risk-adverse and a coward, but they both might be of good use as trade chips to be honest.

I like Williams a lot but there's some players from Adelaide that I like more and if they're interested then he makes them both more gettable.

Young looks like a million bucks but he hasn't shown anything in the AFL for 2 seasons. I like his upside but his flaws are of the type that are potentially not fixable (the ability to read the game being his most severe limitation). Alex Rance figured it out but not everyone is Alex Rance.

[bornadog]

My preference is to keep both guys because I'm risk-adverse and a coward, but they both might be of good use as trade chips to be honest.

I like Williams a lot but there's some players from Adelaide that I like more and if they're interested then he makes them both more gettable.

Young looks like a million bucks but he hasn't shown anything in the AFL for 2 seasons. I like his upside but his flaws are of the type that are potentially not fixable (the ability to read the game being his most severe limitation). Alex Rance figured it out but not everyone is Alex Rance.

Do you think this is something Young can learn? Still only 20 (21 in December). This is why I guess he is stuck in the reserves/

[Danjul]

Do you think this is something Young can learn? Still only 20 (21 in December). This is why I guess he is stuck in the reserves/

From a google search:

ADELAIDE teenager Lewis Young has been dubbed a 200-game player in the making by one of the game's greats after sending the footy world into overdrive with a sparkling AFL debut for the Western

... and now he can’t get a game ...

[bulldogtragic]

Yeah, there's a lot of reasons that folks can hypothesise as to why Young has not developed. I don't actually know why, but his last 18 months read: played 4 of a possible 34 games. Averaging 9.5 disposals and 3 marks. At a time when we've been short of talls forward, back and ruck.

I'd find it hard not to believe that the SA list managers have been whispering in his ear about the opportunities and games he'd be getting if he requested a trade. That'd be music to his ears as opposed to playing ruck, defence and forward on any given week while Gardner is promised games with less than a handful of touches.

Williams I also assume has had these whispers.

The problem on trade worth is Young isn't worth much at all. Williams trade value has vastly declined this year.

[Eastdog]

Great news about Josh Dunkley and Caleb Daniel resigning.

[bornadog]

From a google search:

ADELAIDE teenager Lewis Young has been dubbed a 200-game player in the making by one of the game's greats after sending the footy world into overdrive with a sparkling AFL debut for the Western

... and now he can’t get a game ...

One word: Patience

[Happy Days]

From a google search:

ADELAIDE teenager Lewis Young has been dubbed a 200-game player in the making by one of the game's greats after sending the footy world into overdrive with a sparkling AFL debut for the Western

... and now he can’t get a game ...

Are you a CrocMedia(tm) sleeper cell?

Dunkley and Daniel literally re-signed today and somehow this thread can't even be good news.

[Danjul]

Are you a CrocMedia(tm) sleeper cell?

Dunkley and Daniel literally re-signed today and somehow this thread can't even be good news.


My comment was a response to a comment about Lewis Young. #647. It contained no reference to Dunkley or Daniel.

That was the comment which responded to yours. #646.

You commented on Young. You said that his flaws are not fixable.

Your comment was a response to #645 which said ...must sign Young.

I was simply pointing out that someone else thought he had the ability to be a superstar, which is consistent with another club possibly chasing him. Which was in #644

But if it makes you happy

Glad we signed CD & Dunks.

[Twodogs]

My comment was a response to a comment about Lewis Young. #647. It contained no reference to Dunkley or Daniel.

That was the comment which responded to yours. #646.

You commented on Young. You said that his flaws are not fixable.

Your comment was a response to #645 which said ...must sign Young.

I was simply pointing out that someone else thought he had the ability to be a superstar, which is consistent with another club possibly chasing him. Which was in #644

But if it makes you happy

Glad we signed CD & Dunks.

I'm not big on telling people what to do but please Danjul (and one or two others, you'e not the only one) for the love of God could you please LEARN TO USE THE QUOTE FUNCTION. It's simple just press on it and remove any text that you don't want and then write your message underneath.

[Danjul]

I'm not big on telling people what to do but please Danjul (and one or two others, you'e not the only one) for the love of God could you please LEARN TO USE THE QUOTE FUNCTION. It's simple just press on it and remove any text that you don't want and then write your message underneath.

On my device there is a quote. It is #652 and it appears in a quote box.

So I don’t know what you are talking about. Please explain.

[Twodogs]

On my device there is a quote. It is #652 and it appears in a quote box.

So I don’t know what you are talking about. Please explain.

Bottom right hand corner Danjul where it says "Reply With Quote." When you want to quote another post/er, click on it and it will provide you with a copy of the post and a space to write at the bottom, it should be a lot easier for you than cutting and pasting.


But you got it when you replied to/quoted my post.

[bulldogtragic]

On my device there is a quote. It is #652 and it appears in a quote box.

So I don’t know what you are talking about. Please explain.


Bottom right hand corner Danjul where it says "Reply With Quote." When you want to quote another post/er, click on it and it will provide you with a copy of the post and a space to write at the bottom, it should be a lot easier for you than cutting and pasting.


But you got it when you replied to/quoted my post.

Then if you want to quote multiple posts, click on the 'quote bubble +' next to 'reply wiTh quote' of all the quotes you want to refer to. It's easier to read, and much easier to compile an argument when responding.

[Danjul]

Then if you want to quote multiple posts, click on the 'quote bubble +' next to 'reply wiTh quote' of all the quotes you want to refer to. It's easier to read, and much easier to compile an argument when responding.

Thanks for that information, it is helpful.


But it wasn’t necessary for me to quote the full set of comments in the sequence that contained mine.

I was simply saying that my comment
****
was a logical follow-on from the comment that ....Happy Days .... posted
****
and therefore I couldn’t understand his criticism.
****


At the **** I clicked on the 'quote bubble +' as you instructed but the comments didn’t appear for me to edit in this reply. I obviously need more instructions.

[Twodogs]

Thanks for that information, it is helpful.


But it wasn’t necessary for me to quote the full set of comments in the sequence that contained mine.

I was simply saying that my comment
****
was a logical follow-on from the comment that ....Happy Days .... posted
****
and therefore I couldn’t understand his criticism.
****


At the **** I clicked on the 'quote bubble +' as you instructed but the comments didn’t appear for me to edit in this reply. I obviously need more instructions.

After you have clicked on the "quote bubble +" press the 'reply to thread' button on the bottom left and all the quotes will appear in a window at the bottom of the page.

[bulldogtragic]

Thanks for that information, it is helpful.


But it wasn’t necessary for me to quote the full set of comments in the sequence that contained mine.

I was simply saying that my comment
****
was a logical follow-on from the comment that ....Happy Days .... posted
****
and therefore I couldn’t understand his criticism.
****


At the **** I clicked on the 'quote bubble +' as you instructed but the comments didn’t appear for me to edit in this reply. I obviously need more instructions.

It took me 9 years to work it out so there's plenty of time. I still haven't mastered photos properly yet. I think there's a sub-board (the dog trainer) off the main page with tutorials/info, or there used to be.

[Danjul]

After you have clicked on the "quote bubble +" press the 'reply to thread' button on the bottom left and all the quotes will appear in a window at the bottom of the page.

But it wasn’t necessary for me to quote the full set of comments in the sequence that contained mine.

I was simply saying that my comment


From a google search:

ADELAIDE teenager Lewis Young has been dubbed a 200-game player in the making by one of the game's greats after sending the footy world into overdrive with a sparkling AFL debut for the Western

... and now he can’t get a game ...

was a logical follow-on from the comment that ....Happy Days .... posted




Young looks like a million bucks but he hasn't shown anything in the AFL for 2 seasons. I like his upside but his flaws are of the type that are potentially not fixable (the ability to read the game being his most severe limitation).


and therefore I couldn’t understand his criticism


Are you a CrocMedia(tm) sleeper cell?

Dunkley and Daniel literally re-signed today and somehow this thread can't even be good news.

If this has worked l will depart with a Thank You !

[Mofra]

I'd find it hard not to believe that the SA list managers have been whispering in his ear about the opportunities and games he'd be getting if he requested a trade.
At either SA club he'd be getting zero games. They're both stocked for tall talent.

Lewie is one month older than Lachie, bit of perspective as Lachie is a rookie who completed half a pre-season and Lewis is 3 inches taller and has a lot of development required.

[bulldogtragic]

At either SA club he'd be getting zero games. They're both stocked for tall talent.

Lewie is one month older than Lachie, bit of perspective as Lachie is a rookie who completed half a pre-season and Lewis is 3 inches taller and has a lot of development required.

I’d sign him right now. I’d Have done it already. But I can see how oppo clubs would makes all sorts promises to convince him to leave.

[kruder]

Channel 7 news tonight was reporting that Tim English is close to resigning! Would be a huge get loving his progress.

[Eastdog]

Channel 7 news tonight was reporting that Tim English is close to resigning! Would be a huge get loving his progress.

Would be great news! Tim has had challenges this year with the ruck responsibility but he is a player who is a working progress and who we need to persist with.

[Axe Man]

Channel 7 news tonight was reporting that Tim English is close to resigning! Would be a huge get loving his progress.

For the love of God I hope you mean re-signing!

[Mofra]

Would be great news! Tim has had challenges this year with the ruck responsibility but he is a player who is a working progress and who we need to persist with.
Imagine a 25 year old English. That's Grundy's age now and if English gets close to that level our mids will be unstoppable. English's disposal is the best I've seen from a 200cm+ player.

[Bulldog4life]

Imagine a 25 year old English. That's Grundy's age now and if English gets close to that level our mids will be unstoppable. English's disposal is the best I've seen from a 200cm+ player.

Agree. Very very few clangers. A special talent.

[divvydan]

English has re-signed until 2022

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-07-04/english-locked-in-until-2022

[Smads57]

Power doing a great job.

[azabob]

Matt Suckling is a free agent at years end even though he hasn’t been at our club for 6+ years. The rule was changed during the latest CBA negotiations.

[divvydan]

Bit of a segue but I'm glad that rule changed. Free agency should be about number of years in the competition, not number of years at a club.

[AshMac]

English has re-signed until 2022

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-07-04/english-locked-in-until-2022

Amazing news. Knew Freo was keen, but had no idea there was “an offer�

[Webby]

English has re-signed until 2022

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-07-04/english-locked-in-until-2022

Feel like this is the only right & decent outcome. We’ve invested a LOT into English. To the point where I reckon playing him, as opposed to a more mature ruckman, has cost us games.

Our tendency to fade out of games or become dominated in patches of the game stems largely from the investment we’re putting into him. Obviously that investment is made on the expectation that it’s paid back in time. I reckon he’ll be one of the top four ruckmen in the game within 2-3 years and we’ll hopefully be at the very pointy end at that time. He’s got all the tools and seems a decent guy, too.

[The Doctor]

Bailey Williams: 2019
Lewis Young: 2019
Matt Suckling: 2019 (FA)
--------
Bailey Dale: 2019
Lukas Webb: 2019
Callum Porter: 2019
Fletcher Roberts: 2019 (FA)
Tory Dickson: 2019 (FA)
Dale Morris: 2019 (FA)
Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)
Ryan Gardner: 2019 (Rookie)


Josh Schache: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Bailey Smith: 2020


Going by BT's opening thread this is who we have left for 2019 to contract or not. I've included 3 from the 2020 group that I would be trying to secure ahead of the remaining 2019 group.

[bulldogtragic]

Going by BT's opening thread this is who we have left for 2019 to contract or not. I've included 3 from the 2020 group that I would be trying to secure ahead of the remaining 2019 group.

The list tells me that this year we should turnover the list harder this year, because if we can re-sign the 2020 names you point out, next year looks like a minimal change year. I can see 8 or 9 changes (inc. the two retirements already) without being too radical about it. Some trades, free agents, half way decent picks, father/sons, academy options and rookie upgrades should allow us not to have too many late picks.

I'm hoping for a Bailey Smith extension soon.

[Axe Man]

https://i.postimg.cc/vByHf8w7/66274712-10157266800777487-6638295001656721408-n.jpg

[bornadog]

I can see 8 or 9 changes (inc. the two retirements already)

Here are 8

2019:
Fletcher Roberts
Lukas Webb
Bailey Dale
Lewis Young
Bailey Williams
Callum Porter
Matt Suckling
Dale Morris
Tory Dickson
Ryan Gardner



Plus two retired

PS: Morris may play on, time will tell

[bulldogtragic]

Here are 8

2019:
Fletcher Roberts
Lukas Webb
Bailey Dale
Lewis Young
Bailey Williams
Callum Porter
Matt Suckling
Dale Morris
Tory Dickson
Ryan Gardner



Plus two retired

PS: Morris may play on, time will tell

Yep. There's a good size that can/should go this year. I've only being thinking today whether we are getting $350,000+ value out of Suckling next year based on this year's output. If not, or with some injuries he pursues the NFL thing, that extra salary cap could super-size the already huge war chest in salary cap we have this trade period. Alternatively, if we are happy and Suckers is happy, he plays on for I imagine another year.

[Axe Man]

Here are 8

2019:
Fletcher Roberts
Lukas Webb
Bailey Dale
Lewis Young
Bailey Williams
Callum Porter
Matt Suckling
Dale Morris
Tory Dickson
Ryan Gardner



Plus two retired

PS: Morris may play on, time will tell

We also need to bear in mind that Gardner cancels out one of the outgoing list spots if he stays as he is effectively an extra at the moment.

[bulldogtragic]

We also need to bear in mind that Gardner cancels out one of the outgoing list spots if he stays as he is effectively an extra at the moment.

If he's a rookie, I'm assuming we could simply delist a rookie and break even if we want to retain RG. Or elevate La Young, open up a rookie spot that way and if we want to retain RG use that spot and still have just the 4 rookies.

[Axe Man]

If he's a rookie, I'm assuming we could simply delist a rookie and break even if we want to retain RG. Or elevate La Young, open up a rookie spot that way and if we want to retain RG use that spot and still have just the 4 rookies.

Yes but he's still taking up a spot if he stays. I'm just talking overall list numbers. We effectively have a list of 45 at the moment and it will need to be reduced to 44 (ignoring any potential category B/international rookies).

There are a number of different ways we can use the rookie list.

[bulldogtragic]

Yes but he's still taking up a spot if he stays. I'm just talking overall list numbers. We effectively have a list of 45 at the moment and it will need to be reduced to 44 (ignoring any potential category B/international rookies).

There are a number of different ways we can use the rookie list.

What will be interesting is if Naughton, Schache, Trengove & English all stay fit and Gardner doesn't play again this year at AFEL level... Have we picked him for long term so he gets a rookie spot regardless, or was this a job interview and he doesn't get the chance to claim a spot. Is his 2020 season as an AFEL player all but guaranteed?

If so, then it must surely be a rookie. Sweet looks to have done enough to stay on. La Young has an extension and Buku will stay. So that tells me there's a very high chance La Young will get promoted, or déjÃ* vu all over again and maybe even Roarke gets a one year elevation contract. If we cut up to 9, assuming we can land 3-4 trades of players in, maybe Kellett very late as a FS, that's 4-5 spots open at the draft. One or two rookie elevations might make that easier if the picks are very late. So Gardner is then retained and potentially one live rookie draft pick at 6 (please no delisted players Sam P) or an SSP vacancy.

Thinking now more about the rookie list, I'd think all 5 will be at the club next year.

[1eyedog]

Here are 8

2019:
Fletcher Roberts
Lukas Webb
Bailey Dale
Lewis Young
Bailey Williams
Callum Porter
Matt Suckling
Dale Morris
Tory Dickson
Ryan Gardner



Plus two retired

PS: Morris may play on, time will tell

Dale will get one more crack at it to prove his worth.

[ledge]

Dale will get one more crack at it to prove his worth.

Dale Morris or Bailey Dale ?

[GVGjr]

Dale Morris or Bailey Dale ?

Are you kidding ?
In what uniiverse would anyone think Dale Morris has something to prove?

[bornadog]

Are you kidding ?
In what uniiverse would anyone think Dale Morris has something to prove?
all Morris has to prove is whether his body can stand up to another season

[ledge]

all Morris has to prove is whether his body can stand up to another season

Exactly why I asked which Dale .
Morris has to have a good injury free rest of the year.
Bailey is so far above VFL level but needs a few games at AFL Level in a row to show he can do it, sadly he has got injured whenever he has started to show something.

[AshMac]

Any word on bailey williams contract?

Disappointing start to year - I’m thinking there’s something behind the scenes Bevo doesn’t like - but hitting his straps now and is responding to the coach.

Would love him to stay. Know the crowd enquires a year or two ago.

[bornadog]

Lewis Young Locked in -- whoooo

[divvydan]

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-07-17/two-more-years-for-young


Developing key defender Lewis Young has re-signed with the Western Bulldogs.

The 20-year-old has signed a two-year contract extension, which will see him stay in red, white and blue until at least the end of 2021.

[Mofra]

If Lewie was OOC at another club he'd be the type we'd target.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Lewis Young Locked in -- whoooo

This was one I was extremely nervous about. Had a good run of it and then seemed to get put well back in the pecking order (and we have opted not to play him when other defenders have gone down with injury). I was sure that Adelaide or Port would come knocking.

I spoke to his Auntie about it earlier in the year and, while she didn’t seem to know anything about contract negotiations, she did say that he was loving the club and living in Melbourne.

Let’s hope he can continue to build and turns into the KPB we’ve been screaming out for.

[G-Mo77]

Happy and surprised at the same time. Starved of opportunity so far with us so I expected him to test the market. Very rare to see someone from the current generation waiting and working towards better opportunities, most seem to want it all now and given to them for free.

[bornadog]

This was one I was extremely nervous about. Had a good run of it and then seemed to get put well back in the pecking order (and we have opted not to play him when other defenders have gone down with injury). I was sure that Adelaide or Port would come knocking.

I spoke to his Auntie about it earlier in the year and, while she didn’t seem to know anything about contract negotiations, she did say that he was loving the club and living in Melbourne.

Let’s hope he can continue to build and turns into the KPB we’ve been screaming out for.

Good listening to him here (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2019-07-17/young-extends-contract) where he talks about how his role in the VFL will help him in defence.

[The Doctor]

Lewis Young locked in, thats great news.

[The Doctor]

Luke Beveridge: 2020

Josh Schache: 2020
Easton Wood: 2020
Rhylee West: 2020
Bailey Smith: 2020



What I'd like to see in the OP

Luke Beveridge 2023

Josh Schache 2023
Easton Wood 2022
Rhylee West 2023
Bailey Smith 2025

[hujsh]

Happy and surprised at the same time. Starved of opportunity so far with us so I expected him to test the market. Very rare to see someone from the current generation waiting and working towards better opportunities, most seem to want it all now and given to them for free.

Sorry grandpa, I'll get off your lawn then.:rolleyes:

[Eastdog]

Good news. He hasn’t gotten much opportunity but hopefully we see him play in the seniors soon and be more prominent in 2020.

[G-Mo77]

Sorry grandpa, I'll get off your lawn then.:rolleyes:

You can stay on the lawn mate. Just make sure to wash your own clothes after you turn 30, deal?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

The silence on any deal for Bailey Williams is deafening...Fox Footy reporting that Saints are keen.

[Eastdog]

The silence on any deal for Bailey Williams is deafening...Fox Footy reporting that Saints are keen.

I would like to hang on to Bailey Williams. Been quite decent for us this year.

[Eastdog]

What I'd like to see in the OP

Luke Beveridge 2023

Josh Schache 2023
Easton Wood 2022
Rhylee West 2023
Bailey Smith 2025

Would love that!

[hujsh]

You can stay on the lawn mate. Just make sure to wash your own clothes after you turn 30, deal?

Like at a drycleaners? You think I have that kind of money?!

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I would like to hang on to Bailey Williams. Been quite decent for us this year.

Me too. It's very intriguing why he's clearly seen as best 22, but as at Wk 18 he's not signed.

[chef]

Maybe he wants to go home?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Maybe he wants to go home?

If he ends up at Crows or Port, then that works; but early murmurs are Saints being keen.

[GVGjr]

The silence on any deal for Bailey Williams is deafening...Fox Footy reporting that Saints are keen.

Because the door is ajar

His manager should be seeking other options

[mjp]

Because the door is ajar

His manager should be seeking other options

He isn't a free agent. What leverage does he have? ZERO. If we really believe in him, it should be a 'stay or good luck on the Gold Coast' type scenario...if we DON'T believe in him, then trade for what we can get.

He has been pretty well looked after this year - getting a couple of games he didn't really 'earn' - and I just don't see what reason he would have for moving to another Melbourne based club. I am sure he could create a story about going home to SA, but, what can I say, bad luck.

[Happy Days]

I like Williams a whole lot and would've thought he'd be a bigger priority that Lewy Young, but he's not being asked to do anything exceptionally difficult for a player of ability and has been treated pretty well by us. If he leaves I'm not sure the layman can lay claim to saying we could've done more to keep him - consistent games across 3 years and what I'm sure is a fair contract offer is pretty good.

If he goes to the Saints they'll stuff it up anyway.

[Bullies]

I like Williams a whole lot and would've thought he'd be a bigger priority that Lewy Young, but he's not being asked to do anything exceptionally difficult for a player of ability and has been treated pretty well by us. If he leaves I'm not sure the layman can lay claim to saying we could've done more to keep him - consistent games across 3 years and what I'm sure is a fair contract offer is pretty good.

If he goes to the Saints they'll stuff it up anyway. Lewy Young is learning the game. Much the same way the Hawks do with their talls ie: Sicily. They are being patient and Young is obviously happy to learn the trade this way. I'm sure in 2 years time when he is the same age as Williams is now he will be more valuable and it will be worth the wait.

[Mofra]

Lewy Young is learning the game. Much the same way the Hawks do with their talls ie: Sicily. They are being patient and Young is obviously happy to learn the trade this way. I'm sure in 2 years time when he is the same age as Williams is now he will be more valuable and it will be worth the wait.
In three years time Lewis Young will be the same age as Dale Morris was when he debuted.

Moz was rookied as a 22 year old and had a birthday before his first game. Hopefully we're patient with Lewie

[GVGjr]

He isn't a free agent. What leverage does he have? ZERO. If we really believe in him, it should be a 'stay or good luck on the Gold Coast' type scenario...if we DON'T believe in him, then trade for what we can get.

He has been pretty well looked after this year - getting a couple of games he didn't really 'earn' - and I just don't see what reason he would have for moving to another Melbourne based club. I am sure he could create a story about going home to SA, but, what can I say, bad luck.

Exactly.

It might be interesting to see if he makes the 22 this week. It could be a telling sign

Something has happened this year, he trains with the midfield, plays forward in the early rounds earning a couple of decent stints at Footscray only to return to the back six and I think he's performed OK.

If we don't think he is in the mix for our best 8 defenders then yes we should probably see if Port Power or Adelaide have any interest

[bornadog]

https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/cNShwDSk11dEbyJ87sVXeTeixfeJnJ7fiC_zRtvTUZCkt9HO3TuiCJRtHDLa n_LawzvNMwq5PaSPeWdMQqxha6m0P9UnosboZAkjD71diBYXJsXPbuaeTyH1 BtdZMTdcwRhX4S43vJOS23SO40x1o3_tH5WcXVy_4r5K2yoR=s0-d-e1-ft#http://image.tmclient.ticketmaster.com/lib/fe9515707d640c7871/m/10/e4008b66-cb90-4fb8-8c5d-8d043d3657af.jpg

Luke Beveridge has been secured as Western Bulldogs coach until the end of the 2023 season, after he agreed to a contract extension this week.

Beveridge, whose current deal was set to expire at the end of the 2020 season, has extended his contract with the Bulldogs for a further three seasons.

Beveridge is in his fifth season at VU Whitten Oval, having arrived at the end of 2014, and has coached the Bulldogs in 109 games to date.

He took the team to the finals in his first season, before leading the Bulldogs to their second ever VFL/AFL premiership in 2016.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue in my capacity as the senior coach of this brilliant Club through to 2023,” Beveridge said.

“It is such a privilege to work with so many great people who do an outstanding job of guiding and nurturing our young men. It is also an honour to be associated with a club that does so much in the community and continues to provoke thought around our social conscience and what we can do for others.

“I have been very fortunate to feel the affection and the support from our passionate fans. We do this for each other, but ultimately, we do it for our supporters and we aim to make you proud of your Club.

“It is a responsibility I will continue to manage with the weight it deserves as we strive to be the best team again.”

The Bulldogs have consistently fielded one of the most inexperienced teams in the competition over the last two seasons, and its developing crop of youngsters have emerged as the faces of the future.

The likes of Lachie Hunter, Aaron Naughton, Caleb Daniel, Josh Dunkley and Tim English have all re-signed this year, for extended periods.

“We have a young playing group which clearly has belief in what we’re building towards, and to extend Luke’s contract and have his commitment further reflects the confidence in our future,” said Bulldogs’ CEO Ameet Bains.

“We’ve been in discussions with Luke for a while about an extension, and we’re thrilled to have formalised the new deal.

“Luke has clearly demonstrated his coaching ability, as well as a profound way of connecting with his players, with a capacity to build strong relationships with the people around him.

“Not only has he been incredibly significant for the football side of our Club, but he is a strong leader and role model for our staff, our partners, and our members and fans.

“We look forward to the future with a great deal of excitement and optimism.”

[Axe Man]

You get a contract, you get a contract, everybody gets a contract!

[bornadog]

You get a contract, you get a contract, everybody gets a contract!

Does this counteract Saint players enthusiasm?

[AshMac]

Personally I’d be devestated to see Bailey Williams go and return to early 2018 form somewhere else. His sidestep, composure and long kicking were amazing to watch; I had huge hopes for him this year but he has disappointed all round - until being moved back to his preferred position when he was good but not great.

A mate of mines best mate was dating his mum 2 years ago and I learnt they are extremely close and he was very homesick. This was 2017 so could be different by now, but I also don’t see him going to another club in Melbourne.

I’d love to know what was being asked of him that he didn’t deliver before he was dropped last to have Roarke Smith get a game ahead of him.

[The Doctor]

This article about us chasing Darcy Moore mentions we are closing in on a deal for Bailey Dale.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-01/dogs-plot-move-to-lure-star-pie-to-the-kennel

[AshMac]

This article about us chasing Darcy Moore mentions we are closing in on a deal for Bailey Dale.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-01/dogs-plot-move-to-lure-star-pie-to-the-kennel

Feels like deja vu a little. Last time he was up for a contract extension he bobbed up and kicked goals in a spate aswell

[azabob]

The Age is reporting Matt Suckling to sign a one year extension.

[bornadog]

Suckling signed up for another year

[azabob]

Suckling signed up for another year

I’m happy with this. I still think he plays an important role down back.

[Happy Days]

Suckling has been good this year, a few games wasted on the half forward line notwithstanding. I've never really understood the criticism and am pretty happy he's sticking around. His one on one defending has been just about the best in the back 6 and that random pace he found about 3 years ago is still there.

[GVGjr]

The Age is reporting Matt Suckling to sign a one year extension.

If he can put together 8 games next season to the quality he did Saturday night we would be getting a bargain
I wonder how incentivised that contract might be?

[ledge]

If he can put together 8 games next season to the quality he did Saturday night we would be getting a bargain
I wonder how incentivised that contract might be?

Incentivised ?? That’s a serious word where did you pull that from ? :-)

[bornadog]

Two young Dogs re-sign (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-08-14/two-young-dogs-resign)

Porter and Sweet

[ledge]

Two young Dogs re-sign (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-08-14/two-young-dogs-resign)

Porter and Sweet

Getting it done

[bulldogtragic]

Getting small now:

1. Bailey Williams: 2019
2. Bailey Dale: 2019 (sounds like re-signing)
3. Lukas Webb: 2019
4. Fletcher Roberts: 2019
5. Tory Dickson: 2019 (age?)
6. Dale Morris: 2019 (2nd ACL)

R1. Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)
R2. Ryan Gardner: 2019 (Rookie)

With three via the draft, and perhaps 3 or 4 by trade/free agency. 7 to go. That's Williams, Morris, Dickson, Webb, Roberts with Picken & Tom Boyd. Unless there's someone else leaving we don't know yet.

[Axe Man]

Getting small now:

1. Bailey Williams: 2019
2. Bailey Dale: 2019 (sounds like re-signing)
3. Lukas Webb: 2019
4. Fletcher Roberts: 2019
5. Tory Dickson: 2019 (age?)
6. Dale Morris: 2019 (2nd ACL)

R1. Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)
R2. Ryan Gardner: 2019 (Rookie)

With three via the draft, and perhaps 3 or 4 by trade/free agency. 7 to go. That's Williams, Morris, Dickson, Webb, Roberts with Picken & Tom Boyd. Unless there's someone else leaving we don't know yet.

I pointed out quite a while ago that rookies only get a 1 year contract (as evidenced today by Sweet signing a contract extension to the end of 2020). Therefore Khamis is still unsigned beyond this year as far as I am aware. Although I would fully expect him to be extended.

[Mofra]

I pointed out quite a while ago that rookies only get a 1 year contract (as evidenced today by Sweet signing a contract extension to the end of 2020). Therefore Khamis is still unsigned beyond this year as far as I am aware. Although I would fully expect him to be extended.
As do I, although does the Lachie Young equation change that? Surely we couldn't have expected him to have done so well this year. I expect he's an 'upgrade to the main list' candidate.

Ryan Gardner will be an interesting one to watch. If we trade in two KPDs he may not be retained. If Fletch goes he may well get an extension.

[Axe Man]

As do I, although does the Lachie Young equation change that? Surely we couldn't have expected him to have done so well this year. I expect he's an 'upgrade to the main list' candidate.

Sorry, I've re-read this a few times and I can't quite figure out what you are saying here?

[bulldogtragic]

I pointed out quite a while ago that rookies only get a 1 year contract (as evidenced today by Sweet signing a contract extension to the end of 2020). Therefore Khamis is still unsigned beyond this year as far as I am aware. Although I would fully expect him to be extended.

You did. I left him there as I figured it was a waste of timing moving him back and forth. As it happens, I'm wanting to hand over some threads to other regular posters, I think this one would be perfect you to manage.

[Axe Man]

You did. I left him there as I figured it was a waste of timing moving him back and forth. As it happens, I'm wanting to hand over some threads to other regular posters, I think this one would be perfect you to manage.

Haha, I walked into that one!

Happy to look after it if you like.

[bulldogtragic]

Haha, I walked into that one!

Happy to look after it if you like.

Yeah... :D

But thanks for doing it I very much appreciate it, as will the woofers Axe Man. What might be easiest, if the mods agree, is if you start a new thread which they sticky, and if they unsticky this thread or delete it. And away we go into the 'busy' season for your new thread. Thanks.

[Ozza]

Getting small now:

1. Bailey Williams: 2019
2. Bailey Dale: 2019 (sounds like re-signing)
3. Lukas Webb: 2019
4. Fletcher Roberts: 2019
5. Tory Dickson: 2019 (age?)
6. Dale Morris: 2019 (2nd ACL)

R1. Roarke Smith: 2019 (Rookie)
R2. Ryan Gardner: 2019 (Rookie)

With three via the draft, and perhaps 3 or 4 by trade/free agency. 7 to go. That's Williams, Morris, Dickson, Webb, Roberts with Picken & Tom Boyd. Unless there's someone else leaving we don't know yet.

I find it really hard to get my head around a situation where we don't keep Dickson on the list for another year. You only had to watch the first quarter on the weekend (the very small part of the game where it was up for grabs!) to see the value he still has.
And if others are playing so well that he spends time at Footscray, then that is fine too. Have to have a squad to win it - and we will be in the mix of contenders next season.

[comrade]

I find it really hard to get my head around a situation where we don't keep Dickson on the list for another year. You only had to watch the first quarter on the weekend (the very small part of the game where it was up for grabs!) to see the value he still has.
And if others are playing so well that he spends time at Footscray, then that is fine too. Have to have a squad to win it - and we will be in the mix of contenders next season.

Yeah, I’m leaning that way too. If others force him out through their own good form, it only makes us stronger. At worst, he plays at Footscray and players like Cavarra, Greene etc get to learn forward craft from him up close.

[bulldogtragic]

I find it really hard to get my head around a situation where we don't keep Dickson on the list for another year. You only had to watch the first quarter on the weekend (the very small part of the game where it was up for grabs!) to see the value he still has.
And if others are playing so well that he spends time at Footscray, then that is fine too. Have to have a squad to win it - and we will be in the mix of contenders next season.

While I do think his touch is declining, but the post was more about pure math. If we needed seven spots to fit trade/free agents and draft recruits into, then seven spots includes Dickson it would seem. Unless someone asks to be let out of a contract, or it's made six spots. After a year of signing players, things look very tight for those on that list.

[Prince Imperial]

The opening paragraph of this thread has Khamis listed as contracted for 2020.

I haven't seen this reported anywhere else and I am wondering whether this is true or it is a mistake.

[Ozza]

The opening paragraph of this thread has Khamis listed as contracted for 2020.

I haven't seen this reported anywhere else and I am wondering whether this is true or it is a mistake.

Definitely got a 2 year contract.

The club were always going to take him in the draft, but after he wasn't bid on, he was allowed to slide through to being a rookie selection - but he was still given 2 years by the club.

[Ozza]

While I do think his touch is declining, but the post was more about pure math. If we needed seven spots to fit trade/free agents and draft recruits into, then seven spots includes Dickson it would seem. Unless someone asks to be let out of a contract, or it's made six spots. After a year of signing players, things look very tight for those on that list.

Yep, understand and wasn't doubting the maths or realities of it at all. I just find it surprising that we are heading down a path where his spot on the list might be in jeopardy - I just think he is playing good footy and that it is pretty clear from him being picked for the last 9 weeks in the period where we've played the best we have for the season.

Will be interesting to see how it plays out - I'd be really disappointed if we let him go - and would be surprised if he didn't get snapped up by another AFL club.

[Prince Imperial]

Definitely got a 2 year contract.

The club were always going to take him in the draft, but after he wasn't bid on, he was allowed to slide through to being a rookie selection - but he was still given 2 years by the club.

OK, but how do you know this? When he was drafted, the club said it was for the 2019 season and no mention was made of two years.

Academic anyway as he would have been given a second year based on his performances at VFL level this year.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-11-23/afl-draft-buku-khamis

[bulldogtragic]

Yep, understand and wasn't doubting the maths or realities of it at all. I just find it surprising that we are heading down a path where his spot on the list might be in jeopardy - I just think he is playing good footy and that it is pretty clear from him being picked for the last 9 weeks in the period where we've played the best we have for the season.

Will be interesting to see how it plays out - I'd be really disappointed if we let him go - and would be surprised if he didn't get snapped up by another AFL club.

And Williams, Morris, Roberts & Webb seeming certainties. We delisted/moved on a lot worse than this group, more so with Dicko.

[bornadog]

And Williams, Morris, Roberts & Webb seeming certainties. We delisted/moved on a lot worse than this group, more so with Dicko.

Maybe Porter or others get moved to rookie list??

[bulldogtragic]

Maybe Porter or others get moved to rookie list??

Porter got an extension. A rookie list move means delisting them still. I was a little surprised his signature came before others. Maybe with Dale’s imminent extension that us done for re-contracting? It’s getting hard to be mathematically possible now to keep those remaining, unless there’s a premature retirement (ie Redders/Cloke). My guess is at least 7 (5 more) have to leave. That’s where we are. A lot of water under the bridge to come though.

[Twodogs]

Thread unstuck.

[The Doctor]

Well done to BT for creating and looking after this thread all this time. Axe Man has a big pair of boots to fill.

[bornadog]

Well done to BT for creating and looking after this thread all this time. Axe Man has a big pair of boots to fill.

Good point, Ditto from me.

[Twodogs]

Well done to BT for creating and looking after this thread all this time. Axe Man has a big pair of boots to fill.


Good point, Ditto from me.

Yep, me three.

[Axe Man]

Well done to BT for creating and looking after this thread all this time. Axe Man has a big pair of boots to fill.

I will wear a few extra pairs of socks, might even put some of them on my feet.

[bulldogtragic]

Well done to BT for creating and looking after this thread all this time. Axe Man has a big pair of boots to fill.

Thanks Doc. Axe Man is always on the ball, so I’m happy he’s stepped up and seen Rhylee signed on day one.