Player Contract Status

[Axe Man]

Head Coach - Luke Beveridge: 2025
National Recruiting Manager - Dom Milesi: ?
General Manager of List and Recruiting - Sam Power: ?

Contracted Players = 42 (36 Primary List, 5 Category A Rookies, 1 Category B Rookie)
Open List Spots = 1


Josh Bruce: 2023
Hayden Crozier: 2023
Bailey Williams: 2023
Laitham Vandermeer: 2023
Lachlan McNeil: 2023 (Rookie)
Anthony Scott: 2023 (Rookie)
Ed Richards: 2023
Tim O'Brien: 2023
Jordon Sweet: 2023
Roarke Smith: 2023 (Rookie)
Arthur Jones: 2023
Luke Cleary: 2023
Mitch Hannan: 2023
Dominic Bedendo: 2023
Buku Khamis: 2023
Robbie McComb: 2023 (Rookie)
Cody Raak: 2023 (Rookie)
Toby McLean: 2023
Alex Keath: 2023
Taylor Duryea: 2023
Oskar Baker: 2023 (Rookie)


Aaron Naughton: 2024
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 2024
Tim English: 2024
Bailey Smith: 2024
Riley Garcia: 2024
Rhylee West: 2024
Jason Johannisen: 2024
Jedd Busslinger: 2024
Charlie Clarke: 2024
Harvey Gallagher: 2024
Tom Liberatore: 2024


Adam Treloar: 2025
Marcus Bontempelli: 2025
Liam Jones: 2025
Rory Lobb: 2025 *Awaiting contract length confirmation
Cody Weightman: 2025
Sam Darcy: 2025


Caleb Daniel: 2026
Ryan Gardner: 2026


Jack Macrae: 2027
Bailey Dale: 2027

[Axe Man]

This is the new thread for all things Western Bulldogs Player Contract related. Updated for the re-signing of Rhylee West.

Thanks to BT for maintaining this over the last few years.

Mods - can you please sticky this thread and un-sticky the old one.

[Axe Man]

West re-signs for two more

Exciting first-year player Rhylee West has re-signed with the Western Bulldogs for two more seasons.

The 19-year-old – who was due to come out of contract at the end of 2020 – will now remain in red, white and blue until at least the end of 2022.

“I think we’re building something special in this playing group and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to be a part of it,” West said.

“I feel like I’ve been able to play some strong footy in the VFL and then to make my AFL debut against Fremantle was an amazing feeling.

“We’ve got a great bunch of boys here and I can’t wait for the next three years.”

West made his AFL debut against Fremantle in round 19, collecting 14 disposals and kicking a goal.

He has spent time in the midfield and up forward at VFL level for Footscray, averaging 20 disposals across his 14 games – including a 29-disposal, four-goal game last week against Essendon.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said West had a bright future.

“Rhylee has really grown since joining the Club and it’s pleasing to lock him in for two more years,” Power said.

“He is competitive and hard at the ball, with the ability to burst away from stoppages. As a forward, he has also been able to provide pressure and impact the scoreboard.

“Rhylee handled himself really well in his first taste of AFL football, and has been strong at VFL level throughout the season.

“We’re excited about what he can produce in the years to come.”

West joined the Bulldogs with pick 26 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft and is one of five father-son draftees on the Club’s list, alongside Lachie Hunter, Mitch Wallis, Tom Liberatore and Zaine Cordy.

He becomes the 14th player to re-sign at VU Whitten Oval in 2019.

[bornadog]

Great start Axe Man you have your first signing

[Twodogs]

Various threads stuck and unstuck. Should I import a few of the old posts from the old thread? A few asked questions that hadn't been answered.

[KT31]

Great news on West, Sam doing a great job so far.
Hope the club have an announcement on re-signing Bailey Dale very soon.
IMO Dicko to get another year on recent form and that will be about it.

[Happy Days]

So by my count that’s 6 delistings/retirements (Webb, Roberts, Morris, Williams, Boyd, Picken; Williams possibly to the RL although you’d think he’ll get a better offer elsewhere). Is that enough room for our draft intake plus all these other guys we’re allegedly taking on, or does a hard call need to be made on Dicko?

We could be in a bit of a jam if all these offers are legit and we’re more of a destination club than we think we are.

[Axe Man]

Various threads stuck and unstuck. Should I import a few of the old posts from the old thread? A few asked questions that hadn't been answered.

As far as the questions over Buku go I am going to go with a standard 1 year rookie contract until the end of 2019 until someone can point me in the direction of evidence to the contrary.

[The Doctor]

Nice work Axe and a great first up signing. You and Sam are doing a great job

[bornadog]

As far as the questions over Buku go I am going to go with a standard 1 year rookie contract until the end of 2019 until someone can point me in the direction of evidence to the contrary.

According to this he only has a one year contract

Other players are also listed here although not right up to date with latest signings.

I would love to see Baily Smith extended further.

[Twodogs]

So by my count that’s 6 delistings/retirements (Webb, Roberts, Morris, Williams, Boyd, Picken; Williams possibly to the RL although you’d think he’ll get a better offer elsewhere). Is that enough room for our draft intake plus all these other guys we’re allegedly taking on, or does a hard call need to be made on Dicko?

We could be in a bit of a jam if all these offers are legit and we’re more of a destination club than we think we are.

I'd rather let a few players from other clubs down gently than constantly have them turn their backs on us.

[Axe Man]

According to this he only has a one year contract

Other players are also listed here although not right up to date with latest signings.

I would love to see Baily Smith extended further.

Thanks BAD. I do refer to Zero Hanger and Footy Wire although I'm not sure they are 100% accurate (but then what source is?).

[Ozza]

Not sure it was ever reported in the media. But you'll have to take my word for it - Buku has 2 years.

PM if you like Axe Man.

[The Adelaide Connection]

18 players out of contract at the end of next year seems bloody scary on paper.

I wouldn't mind seeing a few more locked in, potentially at cheaper prices before we become the powerhouse of the competition and their stocks rise too much more (Schache, Bailey Smith, and Lloyd would have to be the highest priority).

[azabob]

From the outside looking in it appears we will be conservative and have minimal list changes which is slightly disappointing.