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Connor Budarick is officially a Western Bulldog.
The 24-year-old has landed at the Kennel from the Gold Coast SUNS alongside Pick 70, in exchange for Pick 37 in this year’s Telstra AFL Draft, bolstering the defensive stocks of the red, white and blue.
A Queensland local who emerged from the Academy system, Budarick was pre-listed to the SUNS in 2019 and played 55 games across six seasons – including 19 this season as the club played finals for the first time.
Bulldogs Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager Michael Regan said he was thrilled to bring Budarick into the Club.
“We’re really excited to have Connor join our Club,” Regan said.
“His attributes as a small defender give us confidence he can make an immediate impact next year, playing a variety of roles in the defensive half.
“Connor has a history of being able to play on the best small forwards in the competition while providing drive from the back half.
“He has also shown versatility and been effective in multiple roles, with his speed, physicality and diligence standing out.
“Connor is fantastic character and at only 24 has the capability to continue improving as a footballer.”
The Bulldogs currently hold selections 14, 33 and 70 in next month’s Telstra AFL Draft.
Trade details:
Bulldogs receive: Connor Budarick, Pick 70
SUNS receive: Pick 37
The 24-year-old has landed at the Kennel from the Gold Coast SUNS alongside Pick 70, in exchange for Pick 37 in this year’s Telstra AFL Draft, bolstering the defensive stocks of the red, white and blue.
A Queensland local who emerged from the Academy system, Budarick was pre-listed to the SUNS in 2019 and played 55 games across six seasons – including 19 this season as the club played finals for the first time.
Bulldogs Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager Michael Regan said he was thrilled to bring Budarick into the Club.
“We’re really excited to have Connor join our Club,” Regan said.
“His attributes as a small defender give us confidence he can make an immediate impact next year, playing a variety of roles in the defensive half.
“Connor has a history of being able to play on the best small forwards in the competition while providing drive from the back half.
“He has also shown versatility and been effective in multiple roles, with his speed, physicality and diligence standing out.
“Connor is fantastic character and at only 24 has the capability to continue improving as a footballer.”
The Bulldogs currently hold selections 14, 33 and 70 in next month’s Telstra AFL Draft.
Trade details:
Bulldogs receive: Connor Budarick, Pick 70
SUNS receive: Pick 37
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