AFLRATINGS NEWS: Marcus Bontempelli is edging closer to a contract extension at the Bulldogs.
He is currently uncontracted beyond 2025 and is currently an unrestricted free agent.
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Senior coach Luke Beveridge stated last week that he was “not concerned” on Bontempelli’s upcoming contract negotiations but also admitted it was time to get things moving on a new contract.
Beveridge added that he was hopeful a contract extension would be finalised quickly.Â
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Bontempelli last signed a four-year contract extension with the Bulldogs in May, 2021.
At the time Bontempelli stated “I always wanted to stay a Bulldog”.
He said recently that contract talks would be held this week which should go smoothly.Â
TRADE/FREE AGENT SIGNING RADAR: Low
Bontempelli was selected at pick 4 in the 2013 AFL Draft by the Bulldogs, he played in the 2016 AFL Premiership.Â
2013 AFL Draft:
1. Tom Boyd (GWS Giants)
2. Josh Kelly (GWS Giants)
3. Jack Billings (St Kilda)
4. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
5. Kade Kolodjashnij (Gold Coast)
PLAYER CARD: Marcus Bontempelli
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