Player Contract Status

[chef]

Not sure on that one. Is that just next year? He is 32 now, maybe 1 year at a time was the way to go?

End of 27 season.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Lobb extends until 2027

Well deserved.

[jazzadogs]

Not sure on that one. Is that just next year? He is 32 now, maybe 1 year at a time was the way to go?

I think the market has probably determined this. Someone in the comp would have given him two years if we didn't.

He's in good form, fit, no signs of injury troubles...I think two years for Lobb is more likely to pay off than some of the other 2+ year contracts (i.e. Baker, Poulter, Gardner, Harmes, Coffield) we've given out in recent years.

[GVGjr]

I think the market has probably determined this. Someone in the comp would have given him two years if we didn't.

He's in good form, fit, no signs of injury troubles...I think two years for Lobb is more likely to pay off than some of the other 2+ year contracts (i.e. Baker, Poulter, Gardner, Harmes, Coffield) we've given out in recent years.

With doubts on Marra, a player of his size and mobility who can play in the backline, forward and even in the ruck will be invaluable for us. We had to give him a 2 year deal,

[Happy Days]

As much as I love Lobby (now) the one thing we know about him for sure is that he will leave if someone offers him a better deal.

Perfectly happy with this and my only note is that we should’ve extended him until 2037 instead.

[Grantysghost]

As much as I love Lobby (now) the one thing we know about him for sure is that he will leave if someone offers him a better deal.

Perfectly happy with this and my only note is that we should’ve extended him until 2037 instead.

He announced it himself last night at the player sponsors event. He said he's never been in an environment he has loved more than this. (ask him 12 months ago though ha).

[whythelongface]

Excellent news. The Lobbster has a good few years left. Looks fit and is ageing well.

[whythelongface]

Did Richard’s just sign on for 5 more years? Unreal if true

[Hotdog60]

yes got an email from the club

[Bornadog]

Did Richard’s just sign on for 5 more years? Unreal if true

YES
Five for Ed




Bulldogs midfield tyro Ed Richards has committed his long-term future to Mission Whitten Oval after signing a five-year contract extension at the Club.

The star onballer was set to come out of contract at the end of this year and become a free-agent, but remained loyal to the red, white and blue, signing until the end of the 2030 season.

The 25-year-old has played 134 games as a Bulldog after being selected at Pick 16 in the 2017 AFL National Draft.

His recent move to the midfield has elevated the former Oakleigh Charger to one of the competition’s rising stars, averaging 27 touches per game since late last year.

Bulldogs Executive Manager – Men’s Football, Sam Power was thrilled to have secured Richards for the long-term.

“Ed has become an integral and much-loved member of our playing group and we couldn’t be more pleased to have him remain at the Club into the future,” Power said.

“After being elevated into the Club’s leadership group last season, Ed’s seamless transition into the midfield in the past 12 months has further displayed his exciting attributes of speed, ball use and agility.

“Given Ed is only 25, we believe his best footy is ahead of him here at the Western Bulldogs, with his signature showing fantastic confidence in our program and future of the football club.

Richards said it was an easy decision to commit to the Kennel.

“I love the Club and I love the people here, which is the main reason for me wanting to stay and put pen to paper,” Richards said.

“The redevelopment, the playing group, the coaching group - everything is always a contributing factor when it comes to signing a deal.

“I feel like the Club is in a really strong position at the moment, so it was an easy decision in the end.”

Richards joins defender Rory Lobb in committing to the Kennel this week, with the tall signing on until 2027.

[Grantysghost]

Best news ever

[josie]

Excellent news. The Lobbster has a good few years left. Looks fit and is ageing well.

Agree. Congrats Lobby. Now a crowd favourite & love how he said regarding footy it’s happiest he has been. If he reaches 100 his brood will be the Lobbettes, or Lobbinos.

[azabob]

Being reported that Lachlan Smith has signed a one year extension.

[GVGjr]

Being reported that Lachlan Smith has signed a one year extension.

Ruckman who are selected later in the draft really do need that extra year so that a club can gauge them better.

[Bornadog]

Luke Cleary signed till 2027
Lachie Smith signed till 2026