Keep, trade or farewell: Making a call on your club's out of contract players: Melbourne to Western Bulldogs
We’re approaching the end of the season, but hundreds of players around the league remain uncertain about their futures.
Will they get new contracts? Will they seek a move elsewhere? Will they get delisted or retire?
We have gone through every out of contract player at every club and made a call on whether they will get a new contract.
See our thoughts below:
Andy Moniz-Wakefield
Hasn’t played a senior game but is seen as a small forward prospect that the club are quite keen on.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Deakyn Smith
No senior games to date, but will probably be given one last chance to prove himself.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jake Melksham
Has done more than enough to gain another contract and likely one beyond just 2024. Has had an excellent month.
Verdict: One-year deal
James Jordon
Will be tough to let go, but could also be the only option due to wanting to keep others. Jordon could decide that he wants more playing time elsewhere. Would still be only a depth/fringe player if he stays.
Verdict: Leaves for greater opportunities
Kye Turner
First year riddled with injuries. Should get another go.
Verdict: One-year deal
Luke Dunstan
Ample opportunity to get into the side this year, but just wasn’t favoured over others. Time to look for a third club, you’d think.
Verdict: Time to move on
Michael Hibberd
Still seen as an important player for the team’s defence. Retirement would be the only other option you would imagine.
Verdict: One-year deal
Taj Woewodin
Finally broke into the side this year to make his debut. Looks to have a bright future ahead of him.
Verdict: Three-year deal
Zac Sharpe
Aaron Hall
Has called time on his career.
Verdict: Retired
Aiden Bonar
The former first-round draft pick hasn’t ever quite found a best 22 spot at AFL level. Might be kept around as a mature-age body.
Verdict: Delist
Ben McKay
If the Roos are set to get first-round draft pick compensation for restricted free agent Ben McKay, then they should (respectfully) drive him to the airport.
Would be a key part of the future, but could net North a top five draft pick and that is more valuable.
Verdict: Cashed in for a compensation pick
Blake Drury
Made his debut and impressed around the club, even if he didn’t shine at AFL level. Gets a contract for 2024.
Verdict: One-year deal
Daniel Howe
Mature-age body that took a few hits for young North players this year, but likely isn’t in the long-term plans.
Verdict: Delist
Flynn Perez
Has enough talent to make it at AFL level. Worth another year to find out if he can. Has to get through consistent injury issues.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jack Ziebell
Verdict: Already retired
Jacob Edwards
Was the talk of the town in the Mid-Season Draft initially, but as a developing tall he is yet to get a look in at AFL level. The Roos have room to persist with him for at least another year, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he is delisted.
Verdict: One-year deal
Kallan Dawson
A key position player picked out of the Mid-Season Draft, Dawson played four games in 2023, but likely won’t get another look at it in 2024.
Verdict: Delisted
Jack Mahony
Had his injury issues, but seems out of favour under the new regime. Likely to be moved on.
Verdict: Delisted
Kayne Turner
Turner has put together a 126-game career, but has been out of favour for most of 2023 and should likely be moved on. Has played just eight games this year.
Verdict: Delisted
Lachie Young
Young has found his way into the senior side in the last month and has held his own well. Given Griffin Logue’s torn ACL and Ben McKay’s imminent departure, Young gets a one-year deal.
Verdict: One-year deal
Liam Shiels
The club needs to keep some experienced players around. Even if he spends all of 2024 in the VFL and in a coaching role. Shiels has had a great year for the Roos.
Verdict: Kept on the rookie list
Phoenix Spicer
Has played six games this year, but struggled to make an impact as a small forward. Unlikely to get a new deal.
Verdict: Delisted
Todd Goldstein
Todd Goldstein should remain in control of his own future. Tristan Xerri and Callum Coleman-Jones need to unseat him as the regulars in the senior side, but Goldstein still offers value and depth in 2024.
Verdict: One-year deal
Nic Negrepontis
Brynn Teakle
Teakle was picked up in last year’s Mid-Season Draft and featured for Port Adelaide before a broken collarbone ended his season.
The 23-year-old has battled more injury problems in 2023, but has appeared at AFL level on four occasions and three in the SANFL.
Whatever happens, he’ll likely have to wait until late this year to learn whether he’ll be given another contract as Port decides on their best ruckman and depth going forward.
Verdict: One-year deal
Charlie Dixon
Dixon’s body has let him down at times in 2023 but had still made 13 appearances and remains as strong as ever.
Still the spearhead of Port’s forward line, he’s averaged just shy of two goals a game while chopping out in the ruck and he’ll be offered a deal to go around again if he chooses. He’s 32 years old.
Verdict: One-year contract
Dylan Williams
Against the odds, Williams has battled his way into this Port Adelaide side and is yet to be displaced deep into the season.
First drafted in 2019, it’s taken Williams some time to make it at senior level. But it appears the spot off half-back is his as long as he keeps performing.
Verdict: Two-year extension
Francis Evans
The former Cat has had to be patient in his first year at the Power but has broken through for seven senior appearances.
Evans has consistently kicked multiple goals at SANFL level and in Showdown 54 booted four goals, a performance that should see him stay in Ken Hinkley’s side.
The 21-year-old looks to have enough potential to warrant some more time at Alberton.
Verdict: Two-year extension
Hugh Jackson
A late pick from the 2021 draft, Jackson is yet to be picked for an AFL debut. He’s spent the entire year in the SANFL playing mainly through the midfield and has put up decent numbers.
It’s a talented midfield at Port, but it’s alarm bells for any draftee who’s spent two years in the SANFL without an AFL debut.
Verdict: Delisted
Jase Burgoyne
Burgoyne has primarily featured at SANFL level in 2023 but has been seen in the seniors on four occasions.
The son of Power great Peter, Burgoyne has got some size to put on but will be at Alberton in 2024.
Verdict: Two-year extension
Kane Farrell
Port undoubtedly wants Farrell to stay, so the fact a contract hasn’t been struck yet is of some intrigue.
The 24-year-old is having his best season yet and has been a consistent member of the Power’s best 22. The ball is likely in his court.
Verdict: Two-year deal if he stays
Mitch Georgiades
Developing key forward Georgiades has been linked to a trade away from the Power and an ACL injury earlier this year complicates the situation.
Port is understood to be hopeful that he stays, but Georgiades is certainly better than the form he put up last year. A trade could be on the table, but he also looms as Charlie Dixon’s long-term replacement.
Verdict: One-year deal to work through his recovery
Orazio Fantasia
Has been linked to a trade this year and despite denying the claims, Fantasia’s career is no doubt at crossroads again.
He hasn’t played AFL since Round 3 this year while managing five SANFL appearances in that time.
Given Fantasia's talent and the fact he’s only 27, a trade could prove mutually beneficial for club and player.
Verdict: Up for trade or a one-year deal
Quinton Narkle
Narkle has quickly shown more than enough to secure an extension to the six-month contract he signed when joining the Power in the mid-season rookie draft.
Kicked two goals in his first game for the club and also has multiple best on ground performances in the SANFL.
Verdict: One-year extension
Riley Bonner
Bonner has spent the last few weeks in the SANFL, a bad time to fall out of favour with the AFL side.
He’s been the sub on three occasions and his numbers have dropped off year on year. On face value, the 26-year-old should earn a new deal but don’t be surprised to see Port move on after eight years.
Verdict: One-year deal
Sam Hayes
Hayes appears the most likely out-of-contract Port ruckman not to be at Alberton in 2023. Hasn’t been seen at AFL level this season and hasn’t consistently dominated the SANFL either.
Looks to be behind both Scott Lycett and Brynn Teakle.
Verdict: Delist
Scott Lycett
The conversation on Lycett has changed significantly from the time he found himself out of Port’s best 22 earlier this year on form.
He’s since worked his way back into the side and has brought strong form to the role. But the 30-year-old wouldn’t be a suitable backup ruckman for Brodie Grundy, should Port Adelaide secure him.
Verdict: One-year deal, pending a Grundy trade
Tom Jonas
An exceptionally difficult call looms. Stuck in the SANFL in defence that isn’t stocked isn’t a good sign, especially for a club captain.
His form would arguably have him not offered a contract next year but Jonas’ leadership position changes the conversation.
Perhaps the best-case scenario for all parties is if the 32-year-old retires at season’s end as a stalwart of the club.
Verdict: Retires
Travis Boak
2023 appears to be the year when age has finally caught up with the evergreen midfielder.
Boak’s numbers are down across the board and recently started as the sub in Showdown 54.
It was reported in June that a one-year extension was the likelihood for Boak’s future, but it wouldn’t shock to see the club gently nudge him towards hanging up the boots.
Verdict: Up to Travis
Trent Dumont
Traded to Port from the Kangaroos at the end of 2021, Dumont was a serviceable depth player in his first year at the club but has since dropped down the pecking order.
No AFL games in 2023 despite a clean bill of health for the 28-year-old spells trouble.
Verdict: Delist
Trent McKenzie
The former Gold Coast Sun has exceeded any and all expectations at Port Adelaide as a tough key defender.
McKenzie managed just seven games last year but is now firmly embedded in the best 22 and at 31, still had another year or two left at the top level.
Verdict: One-year extension
Jacob Bauer
The 2022 mid-season rookie draftee earned an AFL debut in Round 17 after consistently impressive VFL form.
Is expected to pen a two-year deal with the Tigers.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Kaelan Bradtke
Taken as a rookie, Kaelan Bradtke only joined the club in February.
Given Jack Riewoldt is entering his twilight, the Tigers need some youth pushing through under Tom Lynch in the key forward ranks.
Verdict: One-year deal
Seth Campbell
Another rookie draftee, selected in the 2022 draft.
Seth Campbell has been restricted by an adductor injury this year and should be given more opportunities.
Verdict: One-year deal
Mate Colina
The former college basketballer continues to nurse a back injury.
Mate Colina hasn’t had many chances to prove himself and he’s a project player who would cost little, so the Tigers might as well stick with him.
But just as easily, they could end the experiment and no harm would be done.
Verdict: Rookie list spot
Matt Coulthard
The 2023 mid-season draft selection will undoubtedly get another deal.
Matt Coulthard debuted in Round 19, impressing as a second-half sub in Richmond’s win against Hawthorn before getting minutes against Melbourne on the weekend.
Possesses speed and smarts which could go a long way at the elite level.
Verdict: One-year deal
Trent Cotchin
The three-time premiership captain is nearing the end.
Cotchin has been a superb player over 16 years but his form has dropped off in 2023, apart from a few games.
It all be a sad day but the time has come for ‘Cotch’ to hang them up.
Verdict: Retirement
Thomson Dow
The midfielder was drafted with pick 21 in 2019 but it hasn’t quite gone to plan.
Dow has played just 14 times at AFL level and it appears as though his fate is much the same as fellow former first-rounder Riley Collier-Dawkins who was delisted after four years and 11 games.
The 21-year-old Dow has played just once for the senior side in 2023 and it appears as though his future does not lie with the club.
Verdict: Delisted
Jack Graham
Looked around at Port Adelaide last year but opted to stay put.
The premiership midfielder has been solid in recent weeks after some indifferent form in the middle of the season.
The Tigers could quite easily extend Jack Graham beyond 2023, but they could also look at using him in a trade if they want to try and lure a key forward to Punt Road.
But the likelihood is that Graham will stay a Tiger.
Verdict: Extend or look to trade
Rhyan Mansell
Rhyan Mansell’s versatility surely lands him another deal for 2024.
He was effective as a pressure forward earlier in the campaign, while he set the scene with his ferocious attack on the ball off half-back against Melbourne last weekend.
The 23-year-old appears to be the type of player the Tigers would like to keep on their list.
Verdict: One or two-year deal
Kamdyn McIntosh
The two-time flag winner has played every game as a winger in 2023.
Now 29, Kamdyn McIntosh is one of the more experienced players at a club that could yet lose Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt to retirement.
McIntosh continues to play an important role and should go around again in 2024.
Verdict: One-year deal
Marlion Pickett
Another premiership player on Richmond’s list.
Marlion Pickett found himself in hot water with the law stemming from a burglary investigation back in Western Australia. The Tigers stuck by him through that and he has only missed one game this season.
Pickett has had some big moments in 2023 and should be kept on at least for one more year.
Verdict: One-year deal
Bigoa Nyuon
The key position player has been on the list for four seasons, playing once at AFL level in 2022.
Bigoa Nyuon has been a dependable defender in the VFL while also spending time in the ruck and up forward.
His athleticism, aerial ability and 197cm frame should be enough to warrant a short-term deal despite his lack of senior footy.
Verdict: One or two-year deal
Hugo Ralphsmith
Hugo Ralphsmith’s speed and dash has been used mainly off half-back or on the wing.
There is enough there to work with and after 32 senior games might just need some continuity at the top level.
The 21-year-old has AFL attributes and could be of interest to a rival club if the Tigers were looking to use him in a trade.
GWS were reportedly keen last year when the two clubs were negotiating about Jacob Hopper. The pull from Giants coach Adam Kingsley, who worked with Ralphsmith at the Tigers, could be real.
Verdict: Extend or trade
Jack Riewoldt
Similar to his premiership teammate Trent Cotchin, the end might have come for Jack Riewoldt.
He has played a selfless role in 2023 without Tom Lynch by his side, frequently copping the opposition’s number one defender and working tirelessly for the team.
After almost 350 games and more than 780 goals, Riewoldt will walk away as a modern day Tigers great.
Verdict: Retirement
James Trezise
The VFL product was added to the senior list via the 2023 mid-season draft.
He has impressed as a rebounding defender at the level below the AFL and should be given another shot on the list.
Verdict: One-year deal
Note: The Tigers won’t have to be too ruthless with delistings given Jason Castagna and Robbie Tarrant already retired, and the likelihood that Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt will follow suit.
Andrew Slevison
Daniel McKenzie
Daniel McKenzie hasn’t featured in St Kilda’s senior side at all this year, battling constant soft tissue injuries.
This might be harsh, but the Saints can’t afford to keep players like McKenzie on their list.
They need to be more brutal with their list calls and you get the feeling Ross Lyon will do just that.
Verdict: Delisted or keep around as a rookie
Hunter Clark
The Saints need to keep players like Hunter Clark on their list.
Taken with pick 7 in the 2017 draft, Clark hasn’t lived up to that selection, but you feel like Ross Lyon will be able to get the best out him.
He’s had a shocking run of injury the last few years, he just needs a clear run at it.
There was significant interest from rival clubs at the end of last year, hope for St Kilda fans that Clark is buying into the way Lyon is coaching.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Jack Bytel
A midfielder that dominates at VFL level but unfortunately can’t do it at AFL level.
Drafted in 2018, Bytel has managed just 22 games, that’s not a great output from him considering the Saints have been going poorly and the midfield is where there’s room for improvement.
Verdict: Delisted
Jack Peris
Jack Peris played his first game for the club in Round 18 but was left out of the side the week after, which was a surprise.
Peris showed some dash across the forward line, collecting 13 touches and four tackles.
Feel like he deserves another crack at it.
Verdict: Keep around as a rookie
Jade Gresham
Finding it very hard to see Jade Gresham playing for the Saints in 2024. He just hasn’t taken off in his time at Moorabbin and you feel like a fresh start is what he needs.
There’s been significant interest from Carlton given he’s a free agent, the Saints would want to sign him, but at the right price.
Verdict: Leaving in free agency
Jimmy Webster
Jimmy Webster has had a really solid year for the Saints, shutting down some of the games best small forwards.
He didn’t have his best game last week, but he deserves a contract.
Verdict: One-year deal
Leo Connolly
Hasn’t done enough in his time at the Saints to justify a new deal.
Verdict: Delisted
Liam Stocker
Joining the Saints via the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period this year, Stocker has played 18 games, a massive turn around.
Stocker will definitely get another contract.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Mason Wood
Has been a really consistent performer for the Saints this year on the wing.
Wouldn’t be surprised if he finishes in the top 10 in the best and fairest.
He’s a lock to get another contract.
Verdict: Three-year deal
Nick Coffield
Has had a horrid run with injury since joining the Saints.
You can’t deny his potential, we just want to see more of it.
Now that he’s fit, the rest of the season will give us a better indication as to how long a deal the Saints will offer Nick Coffield.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Oscar Adams
Both injury and suspension haltered Oscar Adams’ first year at the Saints, making his 2023 season a very important one.
The 20-year-old has been a consistent performer for Sandringham in the VFL this year, averaging 13.2 touches from his 16 appearances.
Tall defenders don’t grow on trees so maybe he’s worth giving another deal.
Verdict: Keep around as a rookie
Ryan Byrnes
Ryan Byrnes has had one of his best years at the Saints, playing a season-high 18 games under Ross Lyon.
Byrnes is definitely deserving of another deal, just how long should it be.
There won’t be much interest from rival clubs meaning the Saints can control the narrative.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Tom Campbell
Ruck depth is extremely valuable to any list.
The Saints were keen on bringing young Blue Tom De Koning to their side this year, but given he’s re-signed with the Blues, they need to ensure they have back-up for Rowan Marshall.
Now I’m not saying Campbell is an AFL ruckman, but he is that “depth” that all clubs need.
Verdict: Keep around as a rookie
Tom Highmore
Hasn’t featured all year with Josh Battle going way past him as that third defender.
Not expecting Highmore to be given another deal.
Verdict: Delisted
Zak Jones
Jones has played his last game for the Saints this year after suffering a rather serious medial injury.
He does have his flaws, but when Jones is in the midfield, he adds another layer to it.
Would love to see him have a clear run at it with injury next year.
Verdict: One-year deal
Dylan Stephens
The Swans have a stacked young midfield and whilst Stephens has only played the nine matches in 2023, he’s an excellent asset to have in case Errol Gulden or Chad Warner go down. May leave for greater opportunities.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Hayden McLean
With the sudden retirement of Lance Franklin, the spotlight has never been brighter on McLean whose partnership with Joel Amartey in the forward line will be critical to Sydney’s future success.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Lewis Melican
At the start of the season, it seemed inevitable Melican would request a trade elsewhere in search of more game time. However, as the McCartin brothers succumbed to injuries and the playing future of Paddy McCartin remains in doubt, the Swans can ill-afford to lose a reliable key defender.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Will Gould
Taken at pick 26 in the 2019 draft, Gould only made his debut this season and hasn’t been in the senior team since the Round 10 clash against North Melbourne.
Verdict: Delist
Sam Wicks
A crafty forward who can pop up with multiple goals in a match as was the case against Essendon in Round 20.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Lachlan McAndrew
Made his debut in 2023 but behind Tom Hickey and Peter Ladhams, will struggle to get consistent game time. Plenty of clubs are in need of ruck options and should find a potential suitor.
Verdict: Explore a trade or delisted
Tom Hickey
The journeyman has become a fan favourite and was integral to the club’s Grand Final appearance in 2022. Has had a poor run of injuries this season but is one of the better ruck options in the competition.
Verdict: One-year deal
Ryan Clarke
The specialist tagger has claimed several scalps during his time at the Swans including Nick Daicos. Taggers are worth their weight in gold and he’s had a good run of games in 2023.
Verdict: One-year deal
Marc Sheather
Had a run of three straight games, two of which were as the sub and failed to make a big impact on games.
Verdict: Delist
Jaiden Magor
The South Australian was taken in the 2022 draft and has had a solid season in the VFL playing mostly on the half-back line. A young one to watch.
Verdict: One-year deal
Cameron Owen
Another 19-year-old who has been plugging away in the VFL. Playing mostly as a forward, the Tasmanian has struggled to have an impact in a team that has only won three matches for the year.
Verdict: Delist
Lachlan Rankin
The 20-year-old has played almost every position in the VFL including the ruck but has ultimately failed to crack into the senior side.
Verdict: Delist
Harrison Arnold
A mid-season draft pick for the Sydney Swans, Arnold has spent the last two years for the Brisbane Lions VFL outfit. He has been a handy pick up for the Swans but is unlikely to see any senior selection.
Verdict: Delist
Hugo Kall-Kahan
The Swans picked Kall-Kahan in the 2022 mid-season draft and has been among the best players for Sydney’s VFL side. At the age of 19, a player worth keeping around.
Verdict: One-year deal
Charles Goodsir
Alex Witherden
Witherden has been solid in his time at West Coast, averaging 20+ touches per game every season since coming over from the Lions in 2021.
At 24, he fits the timeline of the Eagles’ rebuild, and will be useful as an accumulator down back.
Verdict: One-year deal
Connor West
West has found himself missing senior footy due to both form and injury at multiple stages this year.
He survived their list cull last season, but it looks like he might be facing the music this time around.
Verdict: Delist
Greg Clark
Much was made of mature-age selection Greg Clark when he was taken in the 2021 National Draft, but he hasn’t made much of a splash at the senior level.
He’s played 19 games across his two years, but seven of those saw him as the substitute, and he’s found himself back in the WAFL more often than not.
The Eagles need a complete retool, and already at 26 years old, Clark doesn’t fit the timeline going forward.
Verdict: Delist
Isiah Winder
Winder has played just seven games of senior footy since being drafted in 2020, and has experienced his fair share of off-field troubles.
Having not played at AFL level since Round 12 last season, a fresh start looks to be best for the small forward.
Verdict: Delist
Jack Petruccelle
Petruccelle hasn’t been able to take the leap that many (including himself) were hoping for this season.
Yet he has still shown signs of an ability to break a game open with his speed, and that is keeping him firmly in West Coast’s future plans.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Jack Williams
Jack Williams hasn’t shown much at AFL level yet, but at just 19 years old, the young tall still has plenty of development to come.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jai Culley
An ACL injury ended Culley’s season before it could really begin, however he still showed some signs early in the season.
The first overall Mid-Season Draft selection deserves a real crack at senior footy.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jake Waterman
Jake Waterman’s health remains in question, however, he has made appearances at training and there is some optimism about his future in the game.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jamaine Jones
Jones was playing some strong football after transitioning to half back at the start of the season, but an ankle injury cut that short.
At 24, he can be a good piece for the club going forward.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jamie Cripps
Since coming back from injury in Round 16, Cripps has been one of the hardest-working players in an Eagles squad that sorely lacks effort.
He’s the kind of player the Eagles want to mentor their up-and-comers.
Verdict: One-year deal
Luke Edwards
Showed some promising signs in his 10 appearances this season, the 21-year-old utility will be kept around.
Verdict: One-year deal
Luke Foley
Foley has missed senior footy with injury and form issues for the bulk of the season. He’s shown signs since being drafted in 2018, but it may be time for a change of scenery.
Verdict: Delist
Luke Shuey
The Eagles skipper has been a champion of the club for a long time. But it’s time to call it a day.
Shuey has made just nine appearances in 2023, having suffered several soft tissue injuries.
He has put together some vintage performances this season, but it’s clear that his body just can’t keep up anymore.
Verdict: Retire
Ryan Maric
Taken with the first overall pick in this year’s Mid-Season Draft, Maric has been solid in his time so far.
The Eagles will do exactly what they did with Jai Culley last year son and keep him on for a full season.
Verdict: One-year deal
Sam Petrevski-Seton
Petrevski-Seton hasn’t done much since coming over from Carlton at the end of 2021, and at 25 years old he doesn’t fit the Eagles’ timeline.
Verdict: Delist
Shannon Hurn
Hurn made the call to retire at season’s end, and West Coast will be sad to see him go.
West Coast’s games record-holder has been pivotal to his club for over a decade, and was able to contribute better more than many as a 35-year-old in this horror season for the Eagles.
The premiership skipper served the club to the very best of his ability, but his time has come.
Verdict: Retire
Xavier O’Neill
O’Neill has started to carve out a role for himself in this West Coast side, and at 22 the Eagles will want to keep him around and see if he develops further.
Verdict: One-year deal
Zane Trew
Trew was delisted by the Eagles at the end of 2022 before being picked back up in the Rookie Draft.
At least the first half of that process should happen again.
Verdict: Delist
Jack Makeham
Anthony Scott
Became a regular starter this season and has found his feet in the Bulldogs forward line.
A career high in goals this season should earn him a new deal.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Bailey Williams
Has played in every game season for the Bulldogs and is closing in on a third year in a row with playing 20+ games in a season.
Verdict: Three-year deal
Buku Khamis
Has only been on the list for three seasons so far.
The club sees potential in him to be used both up forward and down back. Other departures could see more opportunities next year.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Caleb Poulter
Beveridge seems to like him and has been consistent since his debut with the club. Should be given another go.
Verdict: One-year deal
Cody Raak
Hasn’t played a career game to date still. A good chance to be one of the unlucky ones come season's end.
Verdict: Delist
Dominic Bedendo
Similar story to Raak. Time to look for some opportunities elsewhere.
Verdict: Delist
Hayden Crozier
An injury-riddled year has prevented him from getting a good run at it in 2023.
Still has a bit left in him to be a consistent contributor to this backline.
Verdict: One-year deal
Jordon Sweet
Seems to be their only other option if English was to leave or get injured.
Interest from other clubs could make the Bulldogs more desperate to keep him as well.
Verdict: Two-year deal but may request a trade
Josh Bruce
ACL injury has probably made the decision for both him and the club.
Retirement looms as the eventual outcome.
Verdict: Retire
Lachlan McNeil
Found his way to gain a lot more opportunities in the senior side this year.
Has done enough to get a new deal.
Verdict: Two-year deal
Mitchell Hannan
Has fallen out of favour since 2021 and has become a fringe-type player for a while. His chances of a new offer seem slim.
Verdict: Delist
Roarke Smith
Has been a battler for a long time and has had an unfortunate run with injury this year. One more chance seems likely.
Verdict: One-year deal
Robbie McComb
First featured in Round 16 against the Saints this year and has only played three games.
Looks like he will be a part of the unlucky few that will need to look for a new home.
Verdict: Delist
Taylor Duryea
A regular in the backline and a dependent player who usually is tasked with locking down the best opposition small forward every week.
His next contract could be his last due to his age.
Verdict: One-year deal
Tim O’Brien
Hasn’t been able to find his feet since joining the Bulldogs. Looks like his time at his second club could be up.
Verdict: Delist
Toby McLean
Unfortunately, his best has gone past him due to a very unlucky run with injuries. Bulldogs will probably want to move on.
Verdict: Delist
Zac Sharpe