Jack Redpath will captain the Western Bulldogs’ AFLX team at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

Redpath, who has played 34 career games, is the most experienced player in the Bulldogs’ squad.

The 27-year-old, who was elevated to the Club’s leadership group in November, is a respected leader amongst his teammates.

Redpath is one of 12 players who will represent the Bulldogs in the maiden competition, with the next generation of Western Bulldogs showcasing their skills.

Of the Bulldogs’ AFLX squad, five players are yet to make their senior debut. 

“I’m really excited to see some of the young guys come out and have their first experience of senior footy,” Redpath said.

“The opportunity to captain the side in any format is pretty cool.

“I’m just looking forward to getting out there.”

2017 draftees Aaron Naughton, Ed Richards and Callum Porter will pull on the red, white and blue for the first time along with Nathan Mullenger-McHugh and Fergus Greene

A group of other players, including Lukas Webb, Billy Gowers, Tim English, Roarke Smith, Lewis Young and Patrick Lipinski, have played only a handful of AFL games.

The AFLX format is designed to showcase football’s most exciting features at a fast pace.

Played on a rectangular field, each match will consist of two, 10-minute halves, with a two-minute break at half-time.

The Bulldogs will play Sydney and Richmond in Pool C.