The Western Bulldogs head back to the drawing board in September after missing out on a top eight spot, with senior coach Luke Beveridge now needing to assess what areas of his list he can add to.
Plenty of the Dogs' off-season plans will be placed toward the draft, where they currently hold two first-round picks and have a top father-son prospect on the way in tall forward Jordan Croft.
Instead of having ties to rival clubs, most trade links are heading the other way when it comes to the Bulldogs as well, with the likes of Bailey Smith, Jordon Sweet and Bailey Williams each having their names raised at one point this year.
So who would the Bulldogs be looking to add to their list? Here we name five players the Footscray-based side could look to trade for in 2023.
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3. Hunter Clark
Clark remains unsigned for the 2024 season and has likely seen his value decrease over the course of the past 18 months, potentially making him a cheaper trade avenue for clubs looking for midfield and defensive options.
With Caleb Daniel, Ed Richards and even Bailey Dale moving further up the field this season, Clark could be an acquisition that allows the Dogs trio more freedom in the front half as he gets to work in the backline.
Clark has averaged 18.17 disposals so far in 2023 to go with career-highs for tackles (3.72), contested possessions (7.56), clearances (2.78) and inside 50s (2.61)
While no certainty to walk into Beveridge's side, Clark can be a valuable depth option for the Bulldogs and will bring with him close to 90 games of experience.
The 24-year-old is yet to reach his full potential and could benefit from a new home from 2024.
