Eagles, Bulldogs trade selections on final day of pick swaps window

Eagles and Bulldogs Trade Draft Picks on Final Pick Swaps Day

The West Coast Eagles and the Western Bulldogs completed a draft pick trade on the last day of the pick swaps window. The Eagles sent pick No. 53 in this year's Telstra AFL Draft to the Bulldogs in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick, as reported by AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

This move provides the Bulldogs with greater flexibility in this year's draft, while the Eagles chose to trade their selection with only five list spots remaining.

Draft Context and Expectations

West Coast holds the top two picks in this draft and is expected to select Willem Duursma with the No. 1 pick.

The trade between the Eagles and Bulldogs was the only pick trade made during the swap window, which will reopen once the draft begins. The 2025 Telstra AFL Draft is scheduled for November 19-20.

Finals Recap and AFLW Discussion

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh analyzed the finals' opening round, highlighting unusual moments from the Hawks, the Entertainment value from the Blues, the victorious Lions, and debated the potential for a wild card round in the AFLW.

Additionally, Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Welsh reviewed the first week of finals including Carlton’s selection strategies, North Melbourne’s improved attack, and the Swans' decision to part ways with head coach Scott Gowans.

Upcoming matches promise excitement, with tickets starting at $15 and free entry for under 18s.

"The Eagles sent the Bulldogs pick No.53 in this year's Telstra AFL Draft in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick." – AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey

Summary: The Eagles and Bulldogs executed a key draft pick trade to adjust their list needs ahead of the 2025 AFL Draft, setting a strategic tone as finals action continues.

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