2025 List Management Thread

[Axe Man]

Buku Khamis set to explore his options

Contracted Western Bulldogs swingman Buku Khamis is keen to find a new start with more opportunities as his manager confirmed “if the right opportunity came up he would leave.”

Khamis has played 14 games this year but none since round 16, with coach Luke Beveridge looking past him in the past six weeks.

His manager Ray Purcell told this masthead on Tuesday that the Dogs wanted to extend him past his 2026 contract but he was keen to assess his options.

“Buku is still contracted for next year. We are talking to the Dogs and the reality is they want him. Everyone felt this would be his breakout season and he’s a huge talent who keeps improving but he’s got to play games,” Purcell said.

“If he is not playing games he reaches a threshold.

“If the right opportunity came up then he would go. But it has to be a club where he is going to play. He can have a very long and productive career if he’s in an environment where he is playing games or he can have another year like this and he’s on the shelf.”

Khamis was the club’s first next generation academy player but they could lose him and fellow NGA star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in the same off-season in a worrying reduction in their key position depth.

The Dogs have Liam Jones out of contract and out of favour and also face a huge decision on All Australian Adam Treloar, who has battled calf issues this season.

The Dogs have been great,” Purcell said.

“He’s (Buku) a great story through the academy and they have invested a lot in him but it’s a mature industry and at the moment he can’t live its life.

“It’s like being a surgeon and watching other people perform. He has the capacity to play forward or back and what he needs is consistency of games in a position at the highest level. It’s how you get better.”

The Dogs are on track to extend the contract of Tom Liberatore in coming weeks after another stellar season full of leadership and brilliant midfield form.

[GVGjr]

In fairness to McNeil in that unused sub game he reported as feeling ill at half time.
He then didn't play the following day because of that illness.
We made a medical decision.

[Mantis]

That seems highly unlikely. Regardless of what supporters think the match committee seem to rate him having only missed 2 games for the year (I think 1 was through injury) and both times he returned the following week.

Hopefully he either improves or is pushed out of the side by others next season but I can't see him going anywhere and he's not the worst depth.

He was an unused sub in one game and has been subbed off due to not getting near it in 2 more.... I feel he's playing out of necessity.

I would like to think that the likes of Weightman & Dolan become regular players in 2026, and McNeil becomes depth as mentioned... if he's happy to be last in the queue all good and well, but if wants to play regular AFL footy he would be advised to move on.

Anyway, he might come out tonight and show effort, the ability to execute his skills and be an effective member of the team which helps us to a good win... let's wait & see.

[Axe Man]

I get that, but if he fails against a good side again I would like to think he would be traded.

That seems highly unlikely. Regardless of what supporters think the match committee seem to rate him having only missed 2 games for the year (I think 1 was through injury) and both times he returned the following week.

Hopefully he either improves or is pushed out of the side by others next season but I can't see him going anywhere and he's not the worst depth.

[Mantis]

One of these is not like the others.

I get that, but if he fails against a good side again I would like to think he would be traded.

[Axe Man]

Would suggest the likes of Baker, Poulter, JJ & McNeil might be playing for a spot on the list for 2026 tonight.

All have had a good crack at it, and they need to step up to the plate.

One of these is not like the others.

[Mantis]

Would suggest the likes of Baker, Poulter, JJ & McNeil might be playing for a spot on the list for 2026 tonight.

All have had a good crack at it, and they need to step up to the plate.

[azabob]

Sellwood could not debut this year but still has earned a 12 month extension based on his VFL form.

I'd like to see him after a full pre-season with us.

Look at Max Hall at the Saints mid-season draftee last year, didn't play a game in 2024, but now absolutely killing it.

[Mofra]

Sellwood could not debut this year but still has earned a 12 month extension based on his VFL form.

I'd like to see him after a full pre-season with us.

[Axe Man]

It was a smart move by Sellwood to nominate 6 months meaning he gets the chance to train full time with an AFL club end he still has the option of heading back to WA

Most MSD candidates will just be happy to get on a list. Usually only the ones that are in demand and certain they will be drafted can afford to demand a longer contract.

[Axe Man]

As I recall Walker nominated 18 month contract and Sellwood 6 months.

I haven't seen that reported anywhere and doesn't really agree with my info but either way he will be on the list next season.

[GVGjr]

It was a smart move by Sellwood to nominate 6 months meaning he gets the chance to train full time with an AFL club end he still has the option of heading back to WA

[HOSE B ROMERO]

I don't know for sure if he has an official contract for next year yet, but I have it on good authority that when we drafted him he was told that he was viewed as a long term prospect and had at least until the end of 2026 to make an impression.

As I recall Walker nominated 18 month contract and Sellwood 6 months.

[Axe Man]

Wow bit of a crap article. Put together without really looking into the list.

* "a side that has underdelivered in 2025" - last time I checked there are 4 rounds and finals to go.
* Busslinger interviewed by HUN saying he is going nowhere - no acknowledgement.
* Marra off to Sydney
* Walker contracted till 2026 (Thanks Aza )

They covered every team and uncontracted player in the league. It's too much to do accurately so they just have to take some stabs in the dark I suppose.

[Axe Man]

Clearly the herald sun did not check in with Axeman. Zac Walker is contracted for 2026.

I don't know for sure if he has an official contract for next year yet, but I have it on good authority that when we drafted him he was told that he was viewed as a long term prospect and had at least until the end of 2026 to make an impression.