The Bulldogs have first-round pick Ryley Sanders trying to break into the midfield and will have another first-round pick in this year’s draft, with the squeeze for midfield spots likely to continue.
Three-time All-Australian Jack Macrae has told the Western Bulldogs he wants to be traded after being on the fringes of selection throughout 2024.
The 24-year-old missed out on selection in the final, with the Bulldogs preferring James O’Donnell, but he is making good progress and is in a strong position to cement a spot in their back line next year. Richmond are not expected to inquire about Jack Lukosius as part of the Rioli negotiations, but will demand more compensation than merely pick six for Rioli, who is favoured to win the Jack Dyer Medal this season.Both clubs are aware of the heavy draft hand, including the aforementioned first-round picks, and selections 26, 34, 46 and 70, and know Lombard will attract a first-round bid.
Martin, who is out of contract but not a free agent because he delisted himself from Gold Coast, has his exit meeting this week. Two sources familiar with the situation told this masthead he was poised to request a trade, with Fremantle among the West Australian’s suitors. Keane played five matches for the Magpies after making his debut in 2020 but returned to Ireland in 2022, leaving the Magpies short a defender on the eve of the season.
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