Player Contract Status

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Starting to clear the backlog of out of contract big names now. Daniel, Dale and although I've not seen official news, English for a couple more years seems on the cards.

Who are the high profile players still out of contact, is it Bailey Smith, Dunkley and JJ that remain unsigned right now?

[azabob]

Worth five years absolute gun.

Don't disagree he's a gun at half back.

My concern is we signed him on a three year deal due to an absolute purple patch as a leading forward at the end of 2019

2020 he had a poor year.
2021 move to HB and was elite
2022 half a season of great to elite footy.

Hopefully, hopefully he keeps at his current level.

[azabob]

Starting to clear the backlog of out of contract big names now. Daniel, Dale and although I've not seen official news, English for a couple more years seems on the cards.

Who are the high profile players still out of contact, is it Bailey Smith, Dunkley and JJ that remain unsigned right now?

If you believe the rumors apparently there is a contract status thread on woof... not sure if it is this thread or not...

And yes by my count Smith, JJ and Dunkley are left to sign.

[azabob]

Dale signs on for five years


Bulldogs’ defender Bailey Dale has committed his long-term future to the Western Bulldogs, signing a five-year contract extension at the Kennel.

The rebounding defender will wear the red, white and blue until at least the 2027 season, remaining a one-club player after being drafted at Pick 45 in the 2014 National Draft.

“I am really excited to keep playing for this amazing club for the next five seasons,” Dale said.

“I am grateful for the opportunity the Club has given me and was always keen to commit long-term at Whitten Oval.

“The direction the Club is heading is exciting and I’m keen to be a part of that, particularly playing and working alongside a great group of players and staff.

“I’m pleased that the contract is finalised and can now turn my focus to continuing to help us build on-field for the remainder of the season.”

Dale made the switch to defence in early 2021 and hasn’t looked back since, averaging 27 touches and five marks a game.

The 25-year-old’s ability to hit a target and propel the team forward has been a highlight, gaining 605 metres per game this season as a rebound asset.

Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, was elated to keep Dale at VU Whitten Oval into the future.

“We are thrilled to keep Bailey for the next five years,” Power said.

“After starting his career forward, Bailey has transformed into a reliable rebounding defender that provides plenty of dash and excitement in our back half.

“It was pleasing to see Bailey’s hard work rewarded at the end of last season, receiving his first All Australian jacket in his first season as a defender.

“Bailey is a popular teammate and talented individual that continues to have a profound impact on our playing group.

“His long-term commitment to the Bulldogs is a great reflection of the confidence he has in the playing group and the direction we’re heading in as a club.”

Dale has played 97 games and kicked 73 goals for the Bulldogs.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/n...for-five-years

[GVGjr]

So with some deals completed it more or less leaves Smith, Dunks and Keath as the primary players still to get deals done.
Can we keep the band together? Or will Jeemak be our Yoko?

[bornadog]

Dale has been a revelation in the backline, a great move by Bevo, and now a 5 year contract. All the best to Bailey.

[bornadog]

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[comrade]

Dale also seems like an absolute clean skin off field, unlike a few we’ve given big deals to in the past which have come back to hurt us (JJ, Hunter).

[Axe Man]

Jason Johannisen: 2022
Toby McLean: 2022
Josh Dunkley: 2022
Tim English: 2022
Rhylee West: 2022
Alex Keath: 2022
Josh Schache: 2022
Bailey Smith: 2022
Mitch Hannan: 2022
Dominic Bedendo: 2022
Louis Butler: 2022
Riley Garcia: 2022
Zaine Cordy: 2022
Taylor Duryea: 2022
Buku Khamis: 2022 (Rookie)
Mitch Wallis: 2022
Stefan Martin: 2022
Charlie Parker: 2022 (Rookie)
Robbie McComb: 2022 (Rookie)
Cody Raak: 2022 (Rookie)

Still a few to sign up

Please delete this BAD. If people can't navigate their way to page 1 of this very thread they don't deserve to be informed.

[The Underdog]

Please delete this BAD. If people can't navigate their way to page 1 of this very thread they don't deserve to be informed.

What’s on the first page? Is it something contract related?

[jeemak]

Starting to clear the backlog of out of contract big names now. Daniel, Dale and although I've not seen official news, English for a couple more years seems on the cards.

Who are the high profile players still out of contact, is it Bailey Smith, Dunkley and JJ that remain unsigned right now?

There should be a thread for that sort of information. Someone should get one up and running.

[bornadog]

Please delete this BAD. If people can't navigate their way to page 1 of this very thread they don't deserve to be informed.

Don't know what you are talking about

[Mantis]

Dale also seems like an absolute clean skin off field, unlike a few we’ve given big deals to in the past which have come back to hurt us (JJ, Hunter).

You would think that's the case, but he is a rule breaker... quite often I see him letting his dogs off for a run at the local park and it's not a lead free dog park... such a rebel!

[The Underdog]

You would think that's the case, but he is a rule breaker... quite often I see him letting his dogs off for a run at the local park and it's not a lead free dog park... such a rebel!

Wait til I call Damien Barrett with this one.

[Happy Days]

Wait til I call Damien Barrett with this one.

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