Delistings and retirements 2023

[EasternWest]

Orazio has been injured for most of his time at PA and a fair chunk at Essendon

Carlton must see something in him or have faith he can get his body right . I doubt it though, does not have the durability at AFL level . As a small forward requires fast twitch muscles and be able to get onto park for long periods.

I'd actually totally forgotten he existed until this thread.

[NoseBleed]

Hayden Crozier and Roarke Smith both delisted.

[Eastdog]

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/n...s-list-changes


Western Bulldogs list changes
The Western Bulldogs confirm duo Hayden Crozier and Roarke Smith will not be offered contracts for 2024.


The Western Bulldogs confirm duo Hayden Crozier and Roarke Smith will not be offered contracts for 2024.

Crozier arrived at the Kennel during the 2017 Trade Period, playing 73 games across six seasons for the red, white and blue.

In total, the 29-year-old has played 142 games at Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs.

The defender played four games in 2023, suffering a hamstring injury mid-season that sidelined Crozier for two months.

Smith joined the Club through the 2015 Rookie Draft at Pick 5, playing 47 games during nine seasons.

A versatile team player, Smith played a variety of roles throughout his time in the red, white and blue, finding a home on the wing for the past few seasons.

Due to a plantar fascia issue, Smith was unable to play at AFL level this season.

Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting Sam Power thanked both players for their service to the red, white and blue.

“Both Hayden and Roarke have made a significant contribution to our playing group, both on and off the field,” Power said.

“The pair always had a team-first attitude and would play any role required for the team and we thank them for their dedication to the Western Bulldogs.

“We wish Hayden and Roarke, as well as their families, all the best for the future. They’re always welcome back at VU Whitten Oval.”

[ledge]

I just read Tom Campbell got another year at the saints . Good on him

[GVGjr]

I just read Tom Campbell got another year at the saints . Good on him

He's done exceptionally well. He's a good club man and gives them some insurance to cover the ruck role.

[EasternWest]

He's done exceptionally well. He's a good club man and gives them some insurance to cover the ruck role.

It's thinking like that that has made me glad we held on to Sweet.

[Axe Man]

Hawthorn have delisted Chad Wingard and Cooper Stephens (a year after they got him as part of the Tom Mitchell trade from Geelong), but have committed to redrafting them in the rookie draft.

I know Wingard has done his achilles and likely won't play until the later part of next season but would a contender take a risk and swoop in? Could he be a handy addition to a forward line going into finals, or is he cooked?

[ledge]

Hawthorn have delisted Chad Wingard and Cooper Stephens (a year after they got him as part of the Tom Mitchell trade from Geelong), but have committed to redrafting them in the rookie draft.

I know Wingard has done his achilles and likely won't play until the later part of next season but would a contender take a risk and swoop in? Could he be a handy addition to a forward line going into finals, or is he cooked?

Geelong maybe , they like older players with experience who can influence a game sometimes.
Teams could pick him up to teach young kids eg North.
Interesting gamble.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I know Wingard has done his achilles and likely won't play until the later part of next season but would a contender take a risk and swoop in? Could he be a handy addition to a forward line going into finals, or is he cooked?

If it wasn't the achilles then maybe a club would, but I don't think anyone would even consider it at this point.

He's a player who should have been so much more than he was. Looked unreal in his first few years but never evolved and as a result went backwards.

[chef]

If it wasn't the achilles then maybe a club would, but I don't think anyone would even consider it at this point.

He's a player who should have been so much more than he was. Looked unreal in his first few years but never evolved and as a result went backwards.

Hawthorn would love a do over wouldn't they, keep Burton and draft Rozee.

[GVGjr]

Hawthorn have delisted Chad Wingard and Cooper Stephens (a year after they got him as part of the Tom Mitchell trade from Geelong), but have committed to redrafting them in the rookie draft.

I know Wingard has done his achilles and likely won't play until the later part of next season but would a contender take a risk and swoop in? Could he be a handy addition to a forward line going into finals, or is he cooked?

It would be a big contract to pick up for a year without getting much of a return on it. I think he's probably still got some good footy ahead of him but it would be a risky addition and I'd pass.

[Rocket Science]

Ahhh, off-season 2018, seems like yesterday ...



Did we dodge a Chad-shaped bullet there or what.

[GVGjr]

Could Chad Wingard, despite Hawthorn’s pledge, become the latest player to shift clubs after being delisted?

The Age’s Michael Gleeson reports Wingard met with Collingwood on Friday. However, it’s reported that his preference is to remain at Hawthorn, who have committed to redrafting him on the rookie list later this month.

The Hawks delisted Wingard on Thursday despite re-signing him in September. He’s set to miss much of 2024 after tearing his Achilles earlier this year, yet the Hawks have remained faithful to the 30-year-old.

But by delisting Wingard, the dual All-Australian could be taken by a club in the national or rookie draft before he’s picked by the Hawks.

The Age reports Wingard underwent a medical at the Pies on Friday and met with Craig McRae and footy boss Graham Wright, both of who worked with Wingard at Hawthorn.

North Melbourne midfielder Hugh Greenwood famously walked out on the Suns after he was delisted, blindsiding Gold Coast by moving south in the delisted free agency window.

The 2023 free agency window closed on Friday afternoon. Wingard has played 218 AFL games across stints at both Port Adelaide and Hawthorn.

[Go_Dogs]

I wouldn’t be surprised to see someone back Wingard in. Assuming he’s able to get back to fitness, as a clever forward line player (and he’s very clever) he could be a great addition to a side at the pointy end.

[bulldogtragic]

I think I heard Wingard is liking Marra’s posts on Insta, so he’s a sure thing to come to us.

Excited.