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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 WAWestern Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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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.Western Bulldogs: 2016 PremiersComment
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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.Comment
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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.Comment
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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.Comment
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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.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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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.
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I don't blame the player or his manager wanting to test the market. I don't want to lose him but a decent offer should be considered.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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I was surprised Buku stayed last contract renewal. He has performed well but his lack of defensive pressure seems to be keeping him out.
I can see him moving to another club and playing every match with a 30+ goal season.
Very happy for him to stay on our list as quality depth.Comment
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