The Western Bulldogs have farewelled Liam Jones and Anthony Scott, with neither player offered a contract for 2026.

Jones returned to the Club in 2023 after a seven-year stint with Carlton, where heestablished a reputation as one of the best key backs in the competition.

Drafted in 2008, Jones would spend his first six seasons in red, white and blue, mainly playing as a forward before being traded to the Blues.

Overall Jones has played 205 games in the AFL and claimed two VFL Premierships across the journey.

Bulldogs Executive Manager Men’s Football Sam Power thanked Jones for his service to the red, white and blue.

“We’ve been having open dialogue with Liam and his management during the back half of the season and while he won’t be offered a contract at the Club, he’ll explore his options in the AFL over the coming weeks,” Power said.

“Liam has been a consistent and courageous player for our Club over more than a decade, leading by example on and off the field.

“We understand his desire to play on at another club and wish him nothing but the best for the future.”

Scott’s journey to the AFL began via the Pre-Season Supplementary Period in 2021, picked up off the back of fantastic form in the Footscray VFL program.

A versatile team player, Scott would play 21 games in his debut season, including a preliminary final victory over Port Adelaide.

Scott eventually played 59 games for the Bulldogs, kicking 29 goals. Power thanked Scott for his contribution during his time at the Kennel.

“Anthony has been with us for five seasons and showed great resilience to make it into the AFL at 26 years old,” Power said.

“A very popular team member, his ability to play any role and put the team first has been a highlight of his time in the red, white and blue.

“We wish Liam and Anthony, as well as their families, all the best moving forward. They’re always welcome back at Mission Whitten Oval.”