THOUGH disappointed by the lack of interest shown in disgruntled midfielder Farren Ray on the first day of trade week, the Western Bulldogs maintain he's a required player.

Ray, 22, has asked to leave the club, deciding his career has stalled after five years at Whitten Oval.

"There's hasn't been as much [interest] as we would have liked," football manager James Fantasia said on Monday afternoon.

"There's been a number of clubs that have shown some interest, but nothing that's fallen today.

"We're sure that by the end of the week, something may have come around."

Fantasia confirmed the Dogs would be happy to hang onto Ray, who they selected at No. 4 in the 2003 NAB AFL Draft, if the right deal can't be struck.

"He's indicated that he's like to try this week to see if there's another club, another opportunity, but we've spoken to his manager even as late as tonight to reaffirm we would like him to be with us next year," Fantasia said.

"We'll still progress that way."

Fantasia emphasised that the Bulldogs want at least a second-round draft pick for the West Australian midfielder, who has played 75 games since his 2004 debut.

"We've put on the table that we think, being fair and realistic, that he's worth a second round draft pick – an earlier second round than a later second round," he said.

"That seems to be a fair and reasonable asking price."

Asked whether the club had sought information on Hawthorn forward Tim Boyle, Fantasia wouldn't comment specifically.

"We've enquired about a number of players today," he said.

"A tall forward and a tall defender is something we'd love to bring into our club.

"We've done due diligence and spoken to a number of clubs, but on these days, I think today is about sounding each other out and getting a bit of a feel for what's out there."

The Bulldogs used their best bargaining chip – selection 14 in November's NAB AFL Draft – to secure the services of father-son key position prospect Ayce Cordy.

And Fantasia confirmed the club was happy to translate it to the promising youngster.

"Having someone like Ayce Cordy at 202cm, it's the very type of player we're trying to bring into our club," he said.

"From that point of view, we feel like we've had a win today."