Eight announcements in eight hours

[LostDoggy]

I would guess that 3pm's announcement will be Boyd/Moz re-signing.

Could it be that one of them is pulling up stumps?

I hope not and think not but you never know.

[ledge]

I would say its 8 positives.

[LostDoggy]

I would say its 8 positives.

Probably, but surrounding a retirement in a bunch of positives would be a smart move too.

[Mantis]

Surely one of the announcements will then be that Jarrad Grant has signed a new contract.

Having waited for as long as we have I would be waiting until after the finals before signing off.

His performances should help determine the length of said contract.

[Cyberdoggie]

3pm announcement:

Adelaide Crows have official forfeited their final with the Western Bulldogs.
Crows coach Scott Camporeale has conceded that his side doesn't stand a chance against the talented young Bulldogs and has decided to forfeit the match rather than have his side embarrassed on Saturday night.

[Axe Man]

Boyd and Morris sign on for one

Western Bulldogs veteran defenders Matthew Boyd and Dale Morris will play on next season, both signing one-year deals with the Club.

The pair, who were part of the Club’s last finals campaign in 2010, have been key components in a Bulldogs back six that has seen the Club return to September action for the first time in five years.

Both Morris and Boyd are products of the AFL Rookie Draft and have gone on to play over 460 games between them.

Boyd, the Club’s captain from 2011-2013, has found some of the best form of his career in a shift to defence under coach Luke Beveridge this season, recognised by selection to the 40-man All Australian squad this week.

The 33-year-old has averaged 27 disposals and eight marks in 2015, reaching his 250 game milestone in Round 14 this year.

Boyd said he was pleased to play on after such a positive year for the Club.

“It’s good to be able to sign in such an exciting week for the footy club and good to be able to look forward to another year.

“Playing a new role down back it’s been exciting, it’s been fun and I’ve loved the challenge and I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

Morris has been one of the most durable and reliable defenders in the AFL in the past decade, making a name for himself with an ability to play on both and tall and small opponents.

After a broken leg in 2011, Morris has gone on to reach 200 games this year in Round 16 and will play on alongside Boyd in 2016.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be going on again another year, I just love the Club and love playing footy and to go again I’m rapt.”

Boyd was recruited from the Dandenong Stingrays/Frankston VFL in 2002, while Morris arrived at the Kenne from VFL club Werribee three years later in 2005.

[Ozza]

Morris and Boyd to play on in 2016.

[BulldogBelle]

I would guess that 3pm's announcement will be Boyd/Moz re-signing.

Give that man a prize!

[Ghost Dog]

Another Red head to join Ash Hansen, Redpath, any others? Go team Ranga.

[ledge]

6 down 2 to go

[Remi Moses]

Wonder if it's a sponsorship announcement

[LostDoggy]

Logically, they're saving the biggest for last.

You'd think Boyd/Morris trump other uncontracted for 2016 players.

I'm thinking sponsorship and Bevo?

Or maybe something big from leftfield?

[ledge]

Wonder if it's a sponsorship announcement

Perfect time to approach the sponsors for longer sponsorship.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Sons due soon for Bont and Stringer?

[Twodogs]

Sons due soon for Bont and Stringer?

We have cloned Bont and Stringer!