The Footscray Bulldogs have confirmed their VFL playing list for season 2023, with a number of familiar names and some new faces arriving at the Kennel.

Headlining the group of returning players is reigning Best and Fairest winner Lachie Sullivan, along with Nathan Drummond, Dan Orgill, Ewan Macpherson, Cooper Craig-Peters and Jarrod Gilbee to name a few.

As announced last month, former Collingwood AFL duo Caleb Poulter and Jay Rantall have committed to the red, white and blue.

2022 Echuca premiership players Sam Willoughby and Riley Smith have also been added to the list, alongside Western Jet Cameron Kizan and former Geelong VFL utility Ned Harris.

Coach Stewart Edge will be at the helm for a third consecutive season, as he looks to build on last year’s nine wins and 11^th-placed finish.

The Bulldogs will kick off their 2023 campaign this Saturday afternoon against Casey at Casey Fields.

The first bounce will be 2.05pm, and be live-streamed via AFL.com.au.

2023 Footscray VFL playing list