Bulldogs trade for early picks to land El Souki
The Bulldogs traded next year's second-round pick to Brisbane for picks 42 and 53 to bid for young forward Khaled El Souki.
The Western Bulldogs have swapped draft picks with Brisbane to strengthen their position for NGA prospect Khaled El Souki. The Bulldogs gave up their second-round pick in 2027 to land picks 42 and 53 in this year's draft.
The Bulldogs' best pick before the trade was pick 55, which would not have been high enough to match a bid on El Souki when the draft happens next month. El Souki, of Lebanese descent, is a small forward who impressed for the Western Jets in the Talent League.
- 42 and 53
- Picks acquired
- 2027 second-round
- Pick surrendered
- 55
- Previous best pick
- Khaled El Souki
- Prospect
Why it mattersThe Bulldogs can now match any bid on a promising young forward they have identified for their rebuild.
AustraliaThe move shapes the Bulldogs' list for next season and shows the club competing aggressively in the NGA draft market.
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