HOW will the Western Bulldogs spend their new-found war chest?
It's the sudden question after Tom Boyd's retirement last week following a battle with his mental health and a debilitating back injury.
With an estimated $1.5 million now available after Boyd opted out of his contract for 2020 and 2021, plus the extra cash tied to a failed attempt to land Chad Wingard, the Dogs will be armed in this year's NAB AFL Trade Period.
On this week's AFL Exchange, the team discuss the small forward the Dogs should target with the extra cap space.
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Join AFL.com.au reporters Callum Twomey, Mitch Cleary and Riley Beveridge for the latest whispers as the guys take you inside the AFL and delve into the big questions surrounding the game – and some of the not so big.
As well as the key issues to emerge out of round nine, AFL Exchange will also delve into cultural elements of the game.
In this week's episode…
The guys answer all of the questions ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, ask whether there's been a better mark in West Coast's history than Liam Ryan's against Melbourne and some key names ahead of next week's Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
Episode guide
2:51 – What's the breaking point for Carlton coach Brendon Bolton?
5:44 – What should the Dogs do with Tom Boyd's money?
7:45 – Re-ranking the first three picks in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft – Andy McGrath, Tim Taranto, Hugh McCluggage
12:01 – The footballers destined for politics
17:22 – The retired players still sporting the same haircuts from their playing days
25:53 – What's your favourite opening to a football broadcast on radio or TV?
30:50 – The favourite locations for footy trips?
32:33 – What would your dream job in football be?
34:58 – Favourite highlights from indigenous players ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round
