Player Contract Status

[azabob]

Maybe some of it was seeing where his girl friend ended up . She has signed with the Vixens coming over front Perth so she is now in Melbourne, can’t see him going to WA when his gf just signed here.

Oh ledge. He was maximising his $$$. Clear for all to see. And that is ok.

[bulldogtragic]

Oh ledge. He was maximising his $$$. Clear for all to see. And that is ok.

100%. Hr held out hoping his form would improve and he could wring out every season or dollar out of Sam Power. That’s business.

[Axe Man]

Maybe some of it was seeing where his girl friend ended up . She has signed with the Vixens coming over front Perth so she is now in Melbourne, can?t see him going to WA when his gf just signed here.

Rudi Ellis just played the season with the Vixens, she signed on at the start of the year.

[comrade]

Rudi Ellis just played the season with the Vixens, she signed on at the start of the year.

Might need a thread detailing the contract details of player girlfriends

[bornadog]

Official, Tim has signed a 5 year deal

[Happy Days]

Official, Tim has signed a 5 year deal

Just in time for us to all think he sucks again. I’ve never experienced this level of negging in my life.

[azabob]

Official, Tim has signed a 5 year deal

Bloody typical of todays generation. Sign a massive contract and take two weeks off to party!!

In all seriousness I think this is a good result for both club and player. The scuttlebutt suggests Tim didn't get as much as he wanted but he still should be very happy.

[bulldogtragic]

I read Khamis is in talks with the club. He just wants opportunity he said. If it’s there going ahead, he’d like to sign by the sounds of what he was saying. Sounds pretty happy at the club and with his coaches and team mates.

[GVGjr]

Bloody typical of todays generation. Sign a massive contract and take two weeks off to party!!

In all seriousness I think this is a good result for both club and player. The scuttlebutt suggests Tim didn't get as much as he wanted but he still should be very happy.

It's probably a good deal for both parties. I get why he pushed to maximise it but for supporters of the club it's a frustrating drawn out delay.

[bulldogtragic]

It's probably a good deal for both parties. I get why he pushed to maximise it but for supporters of the club it's a frustrating drawn out delay.

If the reporting is correct, 5 years at $800,000 (plus bonuses) is exactly the ‘retain him at a fair price’ (or let him walk) deal that I was/would’ve been happy with. I hope he finds better form next year, but all in all, that sounds reasonable for him and the club didn’t buckle.

[1eyedog]

I read Khamis is in talks with the club. He just wants opportunity he said. If it’s there going ahead, he’d like to sign by the sounds of what he was saying. Sounds pretty happy at the club and with his coaches and team mates.

He has no value and is good backup.

[bornadog]

English pledges future to the Bulldogs

​Tim English will be a Bulldog for the next five seasons.

The ruckman has pledged his long-term future to the Club, signing on until at least the end of the 2029 season, despite being eligible for free agency.

Finishing as the All Australian ruckman in 2023, English has enjoyed another strong season at Mission Whitten Oval, averaging 17 disposals and 28 hitouts a game and kicking 13 goals.

Originally from Western Australia, English was drafted at Pick 19 in the 2016 National Draft, immediately boasting elite athleticism and skills for a player of his size.

Recently turned 27, English has played 129 games for the Bulldogs, kicking 76 goals across his eight seasons at the Club.

?It?s exciting for Rudi and me ? I love life in Melbourne,? English said.

?I am really enjoying it at the Club and I?ve got some great mates here ? it?s my eighth season now and I?ve developed strong friendships over that time.

?There are so many different factors that go into a decision, but I really want to win a Premiership, that?s the ultimate goal for me at a football club.

?I feel like we have the opportunity to do that here and that would the best way to give back to the Club. As a group we?re capable and everyone is putting in the work to get better and achieve that.?

Western Bulldogs General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, was thrilled to secure English until 2029.

?Tim is such an important part of this football club and we?re so pleased he?s remaining at Mission Whitten Oval long term,? Power said.

?As the reigning All Australian ruckman, Tim has been critical in our Club?s strong performances throughout the year, regularly impacting games with his athleticism.

?His ability to get involved around the ground and use the ball as a ruckman has been a valuable asset to our side, underlining him as one of the most damaging big men in the competition.

?We still firmly believe Tim?s best football is ahead of him at 27, with a five-year extension highlighting his faith in our program, staff and players moving forward.?

[bulldogtragic]

He has no value and is good backup.

I think reading between the lines it was ‘if the dogs get Barass (type) and in 5th/6th in line defender I don’t want to stay and play VFL all season again’. He wants to be playing seniors from his side of things. He said the club is in talks, so the club wants him, it sounds like he just doesn’t want to waste another season in the VFL. So I guess if we get no KPD that could threaten his place in the pecking order he probably stays. On the other hand, if we do, he might look at a trade to a team short of KPD/3rd tall types where he will be playing seniors. I guess this is the delay, he wants to see what we are doing.

[hujsh]

Now that there's no pressure on his financial wellbeing I hope Tim has a better year next year, more in line with his 2023 at least

[ledge]

I think reading between the lines it was ‘if the dogs get Barass (type) and in 5th/6th in line defender I don’t want to stay and play VFL all season again’. He wants to be playing seniors from his side of things. He said the club is in talks, so the club wants him, it sounds like he just doesn’t want to waste another season in the VFL. So I guess if we get no KPD that could threaten his place in the pecking order he probably stays. On the other hand, if we do, he might look at a trade to a team short of KPD/3rd tall types where he will be playing seniors. I guess this is the delay, he wants to see what we are doing.

Thing is, are any other teams interested or is he just hoping to keep his career on an AFL list going?