The Bulldogs have had an absolutely stellar season 2021 so far and find themselves atop the ladder with just a month until finals.
Their midfield has been the main sticking point of this year with their stocks in that department being unparalleled across the league.
However as the saying goes, sometimes standing still means going backwards, so it would be wise for Luke Beveridge and his side to strengthen whilst they're at the top.
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In no particular order, here are five players which the Doggies recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.
4. Jake Carlisle
The ex-Bomber has been ruled out for the season with a back injury, however looked the goods last year when his St Kilda side made it to the semi-finals.
Carlisle was solid down back with Dougal Howard in 2020 and with his contract coming to an end at the end of this year, the 29-year-old could be looking to move on after five years at Moorabbin.
As well as playing in defence, Carlisle can comprehensively play in the ruck too, with his height of 200cm meaning that he can be employed at multiple positions around the ground.
The only thing that would perhaps deter potential buyers is the fact that he has only managed 151 games in his eleven years of AFL football, meaning he has missed large chunks of seasons in that time through injury.
Carlisle wouldn't break the bank for the Doggies, and would slot in nicely alongside the likes of Keath, Dale and Williams for the foreseeable future.
