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Josh Dunkley is certain to remain at the Western Bulldogs next year and beyond as the club closes in on Tom Liberatore’s signature.
The Dogs this week re-signed Marcus Bontempelli, with CEO Ameet Bains saying he chose a four-year deal over a longer tenure so he did not get stale and complacent.
Now the club will move onto a deal for free agent Liberatore, and also hopes to re-sign ruckman Tim English and wingman Bailey Smith before their deals expire next year.
The Dogs put an initial offer to Liberatore’s management and have now received a counter-offer that they are considering.
That deal is for two years despite the Dogs initially offering only one season given Liberatore’s injury history, with the star extractor turning 29 earlier this month.
A two-year deal would see Liberatore sign with the club rather than going to the market and considering rival offers.
Dunkley officially requested a trade over the off-season, with the hardworking Dog disillusioned with aspects of the club and keen to move to Essendon.
Essendon will not rule out having another crack at Dunkley, with Bains saying recently he “absolutely” expected rivals to come again for the mid-forward.
But Dunkley, now out with shoulder surgery, started the season on fire as he quickly developed a close relationship with Adam Treloar.
He is understood to have been satisfied not only with his own rule under Luke Beveridge winning more midfield time, but the club’s growing maturity.
Like many clubs the Dogs struggled with their focus and professionalism at times in the hub, with Dunkley seen to be frustrated with some teammates.
The entire club’s focus has been razor-sharp this year, with sacrifices including Josh Bruce’s dedication to go 100 days without drinking to help him snap back into form.
Dunkley told Triple M in early May “I feel like my future is settled”.
But while players can make public statements under pressure Dunkley is genuinely excited about his future at the club, where he is contracted to 2022.
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Further to the above:
Josh Dunkley is certain to remain at the Western Bulldogs next year and beyond as the club closes in on Tom Liberatore’s signature.
The Dogs this week re-signed Marcus Bontempelli, with CEO Ameet Bains saying he chose a four-year deal over a longer tenure so he did not get stale and complacent.
Now the club will move onto a deal for free agent Liberatore, and also hopes to re-sign ruckman Tim English and wingman Bailey Smith before their deals expire next year.
The Dogs put an initial offer to Liberatore’s management and have now received a counter-offer that they are considering.
That deal is for two years despite the Dogs initially offering only one season given Liberatore’s injury history, with the star extractor turning 29 earlier this month.
A two-year deal would see Liberatore sign with the club rather than going to the market and considering rival offers.
Dunkley officially requested a trade over the off-season, with the hardworking Dog disillusioned with aspects of the club and keen to move to Essendon.
Essendon will not rule out having another crack at Dunkley, with Bains saying recently he “absolutely” expected rivals to come again for the mid-forward.
But Dunkley, now out with shoulder surgery, started the season on fire as he quickly developed a close relationship with Adam Treloar.
He is understood to have been satisfied not only with his own rule under Luke Beveridge winning more midfield time, but the club’s growing maturity.
Like many clubs the Dogs struggled with their focus and professionalism at times in the hub, with Dunkley seen to be frustrated with some teammates.
The entire club’s focus has been razor-sharp this year, with sacrifices including Josh Bruce’s dedication to go 100 days without drinking to help him snap back into form.
Dunkley told Triple M in early May “I feel like my future is settled”.
But while players can make public statements under pressure Dunkley is genuinely excited about his future at the club, where he is contracted to 2022.
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