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  • Axe Man
    Hall of Fame
    • Nov 2008
    • 10986

    Player Contract Status

    Head Coach - Luke Beveridge: 2027
    Executive Manager - Men’s Football - Sam Power
    Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager - Michael Regan

    Contracted Players = 44 (36 Primary List, 7 Category A Rookies, 1 Category B Rookie)
    Open List Spots = -1
    *Free Agent


    Adam Treloar: 2025
    Marcus Bontempelli: 2025
    Liam Jones: 2025
    Arthur Jones: 2025
    Laitham Vandermeer: 2025
    Oskar Baker: 2025 (Rookie)
    Anthony Scott: 2025
    Caleb Poulter: 2025 (Rookie)
    Nick Coffield: 2025
    Tom Liberatore: 2025
    Taylor Duryea: 2025 (Rookie)
    Jason Johannisen: 2025
    Michael Sellwood: 2025 (Rookie)


    Ryan Gardner: 2026
    James Harmes: 2026
    Ryley Sanders: 2026
    Jordan Croft: 2026
    Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 2026
    Harvey Gallagher: 2026
    Rhylee West: 2026
    Jedd Busslinger: 2026
    Joel Freijah: 2026
    Buku Khamis: 2026
    Lachie McNeil: 2026 (Rookie)
    Lachlan Bramble: 2026 (Rookie)
    Lachie Jaques: 2026
    Josh Dolan: 2026
    Sam Davidson: 2026
    Luke Kennedy: 2026
    Lachlan Smith: 2026
    Zac Walker: 2026 (Rookie)


    Bailey Dale: 2027
    Bailey Williams: 2027
    Cody Weightman: 2027
    Riley Garcia: 2027
    Matthew Kennedy: 2027
    James O’Donnell: 2027 (Rookie)
    Cooper Hynes: 2027
    Rory Lobb: 2027
    Luke Cleary: 2027


    Tim English: 2029
    Sam Darcy: 2029


    Ed Richards: 2030


    Aaron Naughton: 2032
    Last edited by Axe Man; 10-06-2025, 02:43 PM. Reason: Bevo extension
  • Axe Man
    Hall of Fame
    • Nov 2008
    • 10986

    #2
    Re: Player Contract Status

    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.

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    • Axe Man
      Hall of Fame
      • Nov 2008
      • 10986

      #3
      Re: Player Contract Status

      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.

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      • Bornadog
        WOOF Clubhouse Leader
        • Jan 2007
        • 66072

        #4
        Re: Player Contract Status

        Great start Axe Man you have your first signing
        FFC: Established 1883

        Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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        • Twodogs
          Moderator
          • Nov 2006
          • 27654

          #5
          Re: Player Contract Status

          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.
          They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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          • KT31
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jul 2008
            • 5454

            #6
            Re: Player Contract Status

            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.
            It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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            • Happy Days
              Hall of Fame
              • May 2008
              • 10081

              #7
              Re: Player Contract Status

              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'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -

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              • Axe Man
                Hall of Fame
                • Nov 2008
                • 10986

                #8
                Re: Player Contract Status

                Originally posted by 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.
                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.

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                • The Doctor
                  Coaching Staff
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 3702

                  #9
                  Re: Player Contract Status

                  Nice work Axe and a great first up signing. You and Sam are doing a great job
                  Listening to Brahm's 3rd Racket

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                  • Bornadog
                    WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 66072

                    #10
                    Re: Player Contract Status

                    Originally posted by Axe Man
                    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.


                    FFC: Established 1883

                    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                    • Twodogs
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 27654

                      #11
                      Re: Player Contract Status

                      Originally posted by 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.
                      I'd rather let a few players from other clubs down gently than constantly have them turn their backs on us.
                      They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                      • Axe Man
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 10986

                        #12
                        Re: Player Contract Status

                        Originally posted by bornadog
                        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?).

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                        • Ozza
                          Bulldog Team of the Century
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 6400

                          #13
                          Re: Player Contract Status

                          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.

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                          • The Adelaide Connection
                            Coaching Staff
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 2739

                            #14
                            Re: Player Contract Status

                            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).

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                            • azabob
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 15205

                              #15
                              Re: Player Contract Status

                              From the outside looking in it appears we will be conservative and have minimal list changes which is slightly disappointing.
                              More of an In Bruges guy?

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