Trade Dunkley

[Axe Man]

He's also said that the offer is 600 x 4 so it's not about the money.
Think I'm done with the constant update cycle somebody wake me when he's gone

Which he said was upwards of $200k more than he is on now. I can't believe that he would be on less than $400k. Surely the Bombers are offering more than that?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

They will be comparing the Dunkley comments to the Crouch comments though.

Dunkley really can't SAY what Crouch is saying no matter whether he feels that way or not...Dunkley is a contracted player...the interview was frustrating to say the least.

Yep, he may not be as explicit as Crouch anyway - he knows he's got 2 years left on a contract and could stay, so it'd be idiotic to burn bridges - but his response was as emphatic as you could hope to (or not hope to) hear.

[Axe Man]

So now it's Hunter's fault that Dunkley want out

DUNKLEY’S IMPENDING DECISION EXPLAINED

Josh Dunkley is reportedly happy to remain a Bulldog, but is being lured by Essendon’s promise of more midfield time and a substantially more lucrative contract.

Despite being contracted for two more years, the 23-year-old has told the Dogs he is warming to the idea of being an Essendon player.

SEN reporter Sam Edmund said reports of Dunkley’s disenchantment with the Western Bulldogs’ culture was overblown, but talk of a move was not.

“Josh Dunkley wasn’t happy with the Lachie Hunter indiscretion earlier this year and he was also disappointed at things in hub life and the standards that came to bear. He isn’t considering leaving for cultural reasons,” he said.

“The reason he is considering leaving – he’s been sold the massive midfield dream. The lure of that, plus a big contract that conservatively speaking is worth $700,000 a season and playing with his brother Kyle is unbelievable.

“He’s still torn. He has days where he leads towards Essendon and other days he leans towards staying. The Dogs have zero fear of him coming back, that’s the thing that works in their favour. He’s told them he has no longstanding issues culturally there but has told them of the career opportunities that lie in wait for him at Essendon.”

Speaking to 7 News after arriving back in Melbourne on Tuesday, Dunkley was far from committal.

“I just got back to Victoria, I’m going to see how the next few days unfold and go from there,” he said.

“I think there’s always things to think about this time of year, anything can really happen. It’s going to be an interesting time and we’ll work through it.

“I’ve had some good conversations with Bevo (Luke Beveridge) and the footy club so we’ll just see how we go and go from there.

“Nah (no concerns at the Bulldogs), not at all.”

WHY DONS’ BIG DEALS HAVE STALLED AND HOW TO FIX THEM

The Bombers’ talks with the Blues over Adam Saad’s switch have hit a roadblock.

Carlton wants something extra along with Saad if they’re going to give up Pick 8, while Essendon in contrast is said to want a straight swap of Saad for 8.

No players have been cleanly swapped for a top 10 pick in recent years. The most similar recent trades to Essendon’s request would be Melbourne giving up Pick 6 for Gold Coast’s Steven May and Kade Kolodjashnij, or Brisbane gaining Charlie Cameron and giving Adelaide Pick 12.

However the clubs could work out a solution that also enables the seemingly difficult Josh Dunkley deal to get done.

The Western Bulldogs, who have so far been unwilling to consider trading away Dunkley, don’t need high draft picks this year because they will be matching a bid at the top of the draft for academy-tied prospect Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

Therefore the Bombers would be more likely to satisfy the Dogs if they gain access to future first round selections, as well as their own – and could do so via Carlton.

“At the end of the day, Pick 8 is going to have to be involved in this trade (for Saad),” AFL Media’s Riley Beveridge said on Trade Desk.

“The only way it wouldn’t be involved is if Essendon is after future selections, potentially to move for Josh Dunkley, given the Bulldogs don’t need first-round picks this year with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (in the draft).”

In the cleanest possible example, the Blues could trade their 2021 first-round pick for Saad, and then the Bombers could on-trade that pick with their own for Dunkley.

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[KT31]

Also as has been said to trade a young player in Dunks would send a bad vibe through the team and put it into all the other player's heads how easy it is to leave if other teams come a knocking. So a "huge" no deal from me.

If we cave I would agree but it would not necessarily be the case if play hardball and get well and truly overs for him.

[ledge]

So they report that culture problems exist and then the said reporters claim it’s not true., go figure

[bornadog]

So they report that culture problems exist and then the said reporters claim it’s not true., go figure

Two different reporters. Tom dickhead Morris reported the cultural BS. I remember Bevo had a go at him a few years ago about Dahl on some BS

[G-Mo77]

Two different reporters. Tom dickhead Morris reported the cultural BS. I remember Bevo had a go at him a few years ago about Dahl on some BS

This one?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/wes...35c2e287b42882

[bornadog]

This one?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/wes...35c2e287b42882

YES and Sam Edmund from SEN reporting no cultural issues.

[G-Mo77]

YES and Sam Edmund from SEN reporting no cultural issues.

You throw a dart around eventually one will hit the target. That is our current AFL media gurus in a nutshell.

[ReLoad]

You throw a dart around eventually one will hit the target. That is our current AFL media gurus in a nutshell.

a broken clock is right twice a day......

[bornadog]

Dunkley a required player: Power

Western Bulldogs General Manager of List & Recruiting Sam Power speaks to Bulldogs Media on day one of the 2020 AFL Trade Period.

The Western Bulldogs have no desire to trade star midfielder Josh Dunkley despite interest from Essendon, according to list boss Sam Power.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on the opening day of the 2020 AFL Trade Period, Power reiterated that Dunkley remains an extremely important part of the Bulldogs’ plans for next year and beyond.

Dunkley is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of 2022, with the Bombers making a strong push for the highly-rated 23-year-old.

“Essendon clearly have interest in him,” Bulldogs’ general manager of list and recruiting, Sam Power, said.

“From our end, Josh is such a valuable member of the club and the team. He’s in the leadership group, he was second in our best and fairest last year (2019) and is a fantastic player.

“Josh is someone we see being at this football club for a long period of time. He’s someone we want to keep at this football club.”

Dunkley was a member of the All Australian squad of 40 in 2019 on the back of a breakout season.

He missed a block of football in 2020 due to an ankle syndesmosis injury, but returned to have a big impact as the Bulldogs made the finals for the second year running.

“Josh has been up in Queensland since the end of the season and he got back to Melbourne yesterday,” Power said.

“We’ve had conversations with him over the last few weeks, just reiterating how important he is to us and that we see him here as a long-term player.

“We want him as part of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.”

[Doc26]

Dunkley a required player: Power

Western Bulldogs General Manager of List & Recruiting Sam Power speaks to Bulldogs Media on day one of the 2020 AFL Trade Period.

The Western Bulldogs have no desire to trade star midfielder Josh Dunkley despite interest from Essendon, according to list boss Sam Power.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on the opening day of the 2020 AFL Trade Period, Power reiterated that Dunkley remains an extremely important part of the Bulldogs’ plans for next year and beyond.

Dunkley is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of 2022, with the Bombers making a strong push for the highly-rated 23-year-old.

“Essendon clearly have interest in him,” Bulldogs’ general manager of list and recruiting, Sam Power, said.

“From our end, Josh is such a valuable member of the club and the team. He’s in the leadership group, he was second in our best and fairest last year (2019) and is a fantastic player.

“Josh is someone we see being at this football club for a long period of time. He’s someone we want to keep at this football club.”

Dunkley was a member of the All Australian squad of 40 in 2019 on the back of a breakout season.

He missed a block of football in 2020 due to an ankle syndesmosis injury, but returned to have a big impact as the Bulldogs made the finals for the second year running.

“Josh has been up in Queensland since the end of the season and he got back to Melbourne yesterday,” Power said.

“We’ve had conversations with him over the last few weeks, just reiterating how important he is to us and that we see him here as a long-term player.

“We want him as part of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.”

Perfect. Play it again Sam.

[bornadog]

Is that the end of this thread?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

A good message and stance from Power.

Unlike GWS ("We will not trade Boyd under any circumstances"), the door is still left ajar for a sensational offer but anything short of that fails.

[ledge]

Dunkley a required player: Power

Western Bulldogs General Manager of List & Recruiting Sam Power speaks to Bulldogs Media on day one of the 2020 AFL Trade Period.


The Western Bulldogs have no desire to trade star midfielder Josh Dunkley despite interest from Essendon, according to list boss Sam Power.


Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on the opening day of the 2020 AFL Trade Period, Power reiterated that Dunkley remains an extremely important part of the Bulldogs’ plans for next year and beyond.


Dunkley is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of 2022, with the Bombers making a strong push for the highly-rated 23-year-old.


“Essendon clearly have interest in him,” Bulldogs’ general manager of list and recruiting, Sam Power, said.


“From our end, Josh is such a valuable member of the club and the team. He’s in the leadership group, he was second in our best and fairest last year (2019) and is a fantastic player.


“Josh is someone we see being at this football club for a long period of time. He’s someone we want to keep at this football club.”


Dunkley was a member of the All Australian squad of 40 in 2019 on the back of a breakout season.


He missed a block of football in 2020 due to an ankle syndesmosis injury, but returned to have a big impact as the Bulldogs made the finals for the second year running.


“Josh has been up in Queensland since the end of the season and he got back to Melbourne yesterday,” Power said.


“We’ve had conversations with him over the last few weeks, just reiterating how important he is to us and that we see him here as a long-term player.


“We want him as part of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.”

That’s pretty solid from the club , sounds like they are going to chat to Dunks, work out his issues if any and allay any doubt he has with us.