Drive him to the airport: Cornes’ big trade call on key Dog

Kane Cornes thinks the Western Bulldogs need to make a big call on ruckman Tim English this off-season.

The 29-year-old has been linked to a move to GWS this trade period, with his wife Rudi moving to Sydney to play Super Netball for the NSW Swifts.

While he’s contracted for three more seasons, Cornes himself would be shipping English to a rival club immediately if a trade was proposed.

His big call came after English had just 10 disposals and 19 hitouts in Saturday’s Elimination Final loss to Adelaide, as 25-game ruck Lachlan McAndrew took the points in that battle.

“They’ve got some issues with their list, the Western Bulldogs, in terms of Tim English,” Cornes said on SEN Breakfast.

“I think it’s a big call that needs to be made, and if you can get him to a new home, do it as quickly as you possibly can.

“That was alarming, his performance, poor old Tim, his last two performances to be fair.

“If he wants out. Drive him to the airport. Would be my advice.”

As well as English potentially departing, Cornes wouldn’t be shocked if coach Luke Beveridge leaves the Kennel ahead of the 2027 campaign.

While the 2016 premiership coach is contracted until the end of next season, Cornes could see a world where either he or the club decides that now is the right time to part ways.

“Then do they go with Luke Beveridge again is the elephant in the room,” Cornes said.

“Does he walk away, has he had enough? I think that’s going to play out in the next week or so.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s coached his last game at the Western Bulldogs, either his call or the club’s call.

“They’ll make that decision in the coming weeks, I reckon.”