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Another Dog wants out: Gun midfielder requests trade
Jack Macrae has told the Bulldogs he is seeking a trade
THREE-time All-Australian Jack Macrae has joined star midfielder Bailey Smith in requesting a trade away from the Western Bulldogs.
Macrae played 19 senior games this year, including four as a sub, and spent parts of the season at VFL level.
AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey reported on Tuesday that the 30-year-old will seek a new home during the upcoming Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. He has not nominated a club of choice.
He is contracted until the end of 2027.
St Kilda is among the clubs linked with a move for the left-footed midfielder.
Excluding the COVID-impacted 2020 season, this year was just the third campaign in which Macrae has played fewer than 20 games.
He hurt his hamstring on the eve of the 2024 season and first featured in the senior side in round three.
The Bulldogs added to their midfield during the campaign with Ed Richards' move, while Ryley Sanders – the No.6 pick in last year's draft – played 14 games this year.
Macrae won three consecutive All-Australian blazers in 2019-2021 and was part of the club's 2016 premiership win.
Another Dog wants out: Gun midfielder requests trade
Jack Macrae has told the Bulldogs he is seeking a trade
THREE-time All-Australian Jack Macrae has joined star midfielder Bailey Smith in requesting a trade away from the Western Bulldogs.
Macrae played 19 senior games this year, including four as a sub, and spent parts of the season at VFL level.
AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey reported on Tuesday that the 30-year-old will seek a new home during the upcoming Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. He has not nominated a club of choice.
He is contracted until the end of 2027.
St Kilda is among the clubs linked with a move for the left-footed midfielder.
Excluding the COVID-impacted 2020 season, this year was just the third campaign in which Macrae has played fewer than 20 games.
He hurt his hamstring on the eve of the 2024 season and first featured in the senior side in round three.
The Bulldogs added to their midfield during the campaign with Ed Richards' move, while Ryley Sanders – the No.6 pick in last year's draft – played 14 games this year.
Macrae won three consecutive All-Australian blazers in 2019-2021 and was part of the club's 2016 premiership win.
Did think he was always going lol.
View: https://twitter.com/Jim_Kotsakis/status/1820771627103297779
View: https://twitter.com/Jim_Kotsakis/status/1820771627103297779
No surprises this was quickly put to bedView: https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/1835574855993114766
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/7n...th-as-coaching-search-narrows-down-c-16074933
Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth as emerged as the new leading candidate in a shock twist to the West Coast coach hunt.
It is understood the 41-year-old — who was yet to be mentioned as a contender — has become a focus of the Eagles selection panel.
Sources told 7NEWS he had impressed the panel with his focus on development, modern game plan principles and player connection.
Skipworth has been part of the Collingwood coaching make up since 2020, playing a key role in the Pies’ 2023 premiership success under Craig McRae. He also has development experience, having previously taken charge of Collingwood’s talent academy.
Skiporth also spent time on the Essendon coaching staff under former West Coast coach John Worsfold and previously led the Bombers VFL team.
As a player, he represented the Crows and Bombers in 55 games.
Andrew McQualter and Stephen King were believed to be the other candidates in the race.
It’s been 70 days since the Eagles and Adam Simpson parted ways with several high-profile candidates ruling themselves out of the process since.
Eagles legend Dean Cox was the first to publicly turn down the top job and has since doubled down on his refusal, while Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham also pulled out of the race along with Port Adelaide assistant Josh Carr.
Ken Hinkley had also been linked to the role, with reports he could have been moved on had they exited the finals in straight sets.
Interim coach Jarrad Schofield’s stocks appear to have fallen after big losses to Carlton and Geelong to finish the season took the shine off wins over Gold Coast and North Melbourne.
The caretaker leader was a favourite among supporters and was believed to be popular among the playing group. Schofield previously stated he would remain on as an assistant if he was not appointed head coach.
GWS assistant Brett Montogmery is reportedly also on the Eagles’ radar but talks were said to be delayed by the Giant’s finals run.
Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth as emerged as the new leading candidate in a shock twist to the West Coast coach hunt.
It is understood the 41-year-old — who was yet to be mentioned as a contender — has become a focus of the Eagles selection panel.
Sources told 7NEWS he had impressed the panel with his focus on development, modern game plan principles and player connection.
Skipworth has been part of the Collingwood coaching make up since 2020, playing a key role in the Pies’ 2023 premiership success under Craig McRae. He also has development experience, having previously taken charge of Collingwood’s talent academy.
Skiporth also spent time on the Essendon coaching staff under former West Coast coach John Worsfold and previously led the Bombers VFL team.
As a player, he represented the Crows and Bombers in 55 games.
Andrew McQualter and Stephen King were believed to be the other candidates in the race.
It’s been 70 days since the Eagles and Adam Simpson parted ways with several high-profile candidates ruling themselves out of the process since.
Eagles legend Dean Cox was the first to publicly turn down the top job and has since doubled down on his refusal, while Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham also pulled out of the race along with Port Adelaide assistant Josh Carr.
Ken Hinkley had also been linked to the role, with reports he could have been moved on had they exited the finals in straight sets.
Interim coach Jarrad Schofield’s stocks appear to have fallen after big losses to Carlton and Geelong to finish the season took the shine off wins over Gold Coast and North Melbourne.
The caretaker leader was a favourite among supporters and was believed to be popular among the playing group. Schofield previously stated he would remain on as an assistant if he was not appointed head coach.
GWS assistant Brett Montogmery is reportedly also on the Eagles’ radar but talks were said to be delayed by the Giant’s finals run.
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This might go hand in hand with the Macrae interest.
View: https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1835932255174398366
View: https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1835932255174398366