Western Bulldogs insist Tim English will remain at club

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 11:03 · Archive

The Western Bulldogs say All-Australian ruckman Tim English will stay and see out his contract, rebuffing interest from GWS.

The Western Bulldogs have made clear that All-Australian ruckman Tim English will remain at the club and fulfil his contract. GWS had shown interest in English but their football boss Jason McCartney confirmed those discussions were ended within a week. McCartney noted that English's wife Rudi Ellis has joined NSW Swifts in Super Netball, suggesting this added intrigue to the situation.

Bulldogs recruiter Michael Regan addressed the speculation directly on trade deadline day. 'Knock away, Jase - you can knock all you want, but we're not answering the door,' Regan said of GWS's approaches. He described English as 'an integral member of the football club' and said the Bulldogs were 'hell-bent on keeping' him.

The Bulldogs bolstered their ruck stocks by recruiting Hudson O'Keeffe from Carlton as back-up for English. Regan expressed confidence the club could support English and Ellis's long-distance relationship, saying the Bulldogs were 'in a position to be able to be flexible' to help them balance their working lives.

How it is being reported

• 'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stayJust as GWS will keep a watch on Tim English, the Western Bulldogs are also adamant their All-Australian ruckman is going nowhere.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 10:53
• 'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stayJust as GWS will keep a watch on Tim English, the Western Bulldogs are also adamant their All-Australian ruckman is going nowhere.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 10:53

In this story: Tim English · Western Bulldogs · GWS · Jason McCartney · Rudi Ellis · Michael Regan · NSW Swifts

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