Player Contract Status

[Axe Man]

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So the media were writing rubbish again about him going to WA.
Glad he stayed and obviously a plan is there for when Gardiner or Keath leave, which I imagine one will be gone next year and he will fit straight in.

Gardner is contracted until the end of 2026, but you would have to be able to find the contract thread to know that which we certainly aren't in right now as I am reliably informed that it doesn't exist.

[Grantysghost]

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Jedd Busslinger has recommitted to the Western Bulldogs for another two seasons.

The West Australian has turned his back on interest from West Coast to sign a new deal that locks him at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2026.

Reported on the AFL website.

That's great. We really can't afford to lose young developing KPDs.

[EasternWest]

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Given how we have so horribly mistreated him by not gifting him a senior game I thought he had already packed his bags.

True dat.

Also I'm glad someone found a way to post this information given there is no dedicated location for contract news.

The b sharps.

Keep an eye on your locals rooftop.

Butters on board.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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True dat.

Also I'm glad someone found a way to post this information given there is no dedicated location for contract news.





Butters on board.

How I adore.

[Bullies]

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Both parties must really be absolutely on the same page with respect to his development and future, given he's not played a game yet.
I think this is a good sign that the connection and communication between players and coaching group is really in a good place.

It was always going to be a slow burn with Buss and still apparently a bit to go. He had never defended before yet played in defence so had to be taught. Part of his tuition was to sacrifice his intercepting to play on an opponent. Now it is hoped that he can do both long term.

[Testekill]

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I am significantly less angsty about Busslinger not debuting yet if we have him locked away for a few years yet.

[EasternWest]

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I am significantly less angsty about Busslinger not debuting yet if we have him locked away for a few years yet.

Good take, I agree.

[Grantysghost]

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Busslinger extension official.

Busslinger in red, white and blue until 2026

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The young defender has signed a two-year contract extension with the Club.



Young defender Jedd Busslinger has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him in red, white and blue until at least the end of 2026.
The Western Australian was selected at Pick 13 in the 2022 National Draft and has played an important role in Footscray’s defensive half this season.
Over the past month, Busslinger has averaged 24 touches and nine marks per game, kicking his first goal in Bulldogs’ colours last weekend.
“The Bulldogs has been a great place to me ever since I walked in the door and I couldn’t be happier to be staying around,” Busslinger said.
“I’m absolutely loving my time here with all the boys and all the coaching staff.
“While I haven’t played a game of AFL yet, I am really confident in myself moving forward.
“I want to be absolutely ready when the opportunity comes and to hold my own at AFL level.”
Western Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power was pleased to secure the signature of Busslinger.
“We’re really pleased that Jedd is remaining at Mission Whitten Oval,” Power said.
“Jedd’s shown strong growth over the past 12 months, demonstrating his ability to intercept the ball and distribute well across the back half.
“Jedd has developed a willingness to work extremely hard on his game, particularly his defensive craft alongside our senior players and coaches.
“From the moment he walked in the door, Jedd has been willing to take feedback onboard in order to improve and is driven to become a consistent AFL footballer.
“As a Club, we’re excited to see Jedd continue to develop as a key defender into the future.”












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Jedd Busslinger | 'Confident that'll be soon'

Jedd Busslinger discusses his two year contract extension, and his AFL journey so far.

[GVGjr]

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Perhaps a contract signing and a debut all in the same week. This might quiet some of the naysayers who had him heading back to WA

[Scraggers]

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Jedd Busslinger has recommitted to the Western Bulldogs for another two seasons.

The West Australian has turned his back on interest from West Coast to sign a new deal that locks him at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2026.

Reported on the AFL website.

It was more than just interest. Both Eagles and Dockers were big into him. From my understanding, both clubs had offers on the table for him.

[Bornadog]

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It was more than just interest. Both Eagles and Dockers were big into him. From my understanding, both clubs had offers on the table for him.

Good on him for sticking with the club that put the time into him.

[GVGjr]

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Seems that we are closing in on a deal for Adam Treloar. Possibly one of the more professional players I've seen arrive at our club from another. I really like the way he works with the younger players as well

[azabob]

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Seems that we are closing in on a deal for Adam Treloar. Possibly one of the more professional players I've seen arrive at our club from another. I really like the way he works with the younger players as well

Treloar seems just an all round awesome human.

Since day one I have been wrapped to have him wearing the red white and blue.

[azabob]

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EXTENSION LOOMS FOR STAR DOG
ADAM Treloar still has a season to run on a five-year deal since joining the Western Bulldogs, but the club will move to reward the in-form star with an extension in the coming months.

Treloar has played 74 games since being traded from Collingwood at the end of 2020, amid a messy exit from the Magpies, and has produced a career-best season to date in 2024, putting him in All-Australian contention and positioned as Marcus Bontempelli's biggest challenger in the Charles Sutton Medal.

The Bulldogs have held an early discussion on a one-year extension for 2026 and will look to finalise that over the off-season ahead of round one.
This time last year, Treloar was regularly linked to a move to a Queensland club to join his partner and daughter in Brisbane, before his manager, Tim Hazell from Vivid Sport, emphatically denied those links on Gettable.

Now his partner, netball star Kim Ravaillion, is moving back to Melbourne after informing the Queensland Firebirds last month that she was retiring. That decision was formally announced on Tuesday, following a decorated career in Super Netball and for the Diamonds.

Treloar was included in the All-Australian squad three times across his five seasons at the Magpies, but never made the final team. This year the 31-year-old has reached new heights.

No one has touched the ball more in 2024 than Treloar, who is averaging 31.9 disposals after round 17 to be ranked equal 16th with Jordan Dawson and Luke Davies-Uniacke in the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year award on 48 votes and, having been linked to a move with a fourth club, he is now destined to sign a second contract at the Whitten Oval. ? Josh Gabelich

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1168815/inside-trading-new-deal-on-cards-for-star-dog-dee-in-talks-levi-test-case-looms

[bulldogtragic]

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EXTENSION LOOMS FOR STAR DOG
ADAM Treloar still has a season to run on a five-year deal since joining the Western Bulldogs, but the club will move to reward the in-form star with an extension in the coming months.

Treloar has played 74 games since being traded from Collingwood at the end of 2020, amid a messy exit from the Magpies, and has produced a career-best season to date in 2024, putting him in All-Australian contention and positioned as Marcus Bontempelli's biggest challenger in the Charles Sutton Medal.

The Bulldogs have held an early discussion on a one-year extension for 2026 and will look to finalise that over the off-season ahead of round one.
This time last year, Treloar was regularly linked to a move to a Queensland club to join his partner and daughter in Brisbane, before his manager, Tim Hazell from Vivid Sport, emphatically denied those links on Gettable.

Now his partner, netball star Kim Ravaillion, is moving back to Melbourne after informing the Queensland Firebirds last month that she was retiring. That decision was formally announced on Tuesday, following a decorated career in Super Netball and for the Diamonds.

Treloar was included in the All-Australian squad three times across his five seasons at the Magpies, but never made the final team. This year the 31-year-old has reached new heights.

No one has touched the ball more in 2024 than Treloar, who is averaging 31.9 disposals after round 17 to be ranked equal 16th with Jordan Dawson and Luke Davies-Uniacke in the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year award on 48 votes and, having been linked to a move with a fourth club, he is now destined to sign a second contract at the Whitten Oval. ? Josh Gabelich

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1168815/...est-case-looms

Would be great to get him to 100 games. GWS & Collingwood didn’t and thus no access to FS. With Kim coming back to Melbourne they need to put their amazing genes into a few boys.

For whatever it was, about 130 draft points, this goes down as one of our best trades I reckon.