DOGS HOPING TO TIE DOWN WEST

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have tabled a contract offer to Rhylee West, as the father-son talent looks to entrench his position in coach Luke Beveridge's senior plans.

West has been keen to focus on securing his spot in the forward half through the early parts of the season, having followed on from an impressive second half of last year.

The 23-year-old has kicked four goals in four games to begin the campaign playing as a high half-forward, having emerged as an important part of Beveridge's attack late last season.

The son of 324-game club great Scott West, the tough mid-forward played only 37 games through his first five seasons in Bulldogs colours after they matched a bid at pick No.26 to secure his services in 2018.

The Bulldogs will be among the busiest clubs from a contract perspective this season and are still to re-sign four former first-round picks in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Jedd Busslinger, Bailey Smith and Tim English.

A two-year deal would take West through to free agency in 2026. – Riley Beveridge

Source: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1105460