Taken with the Western Bulldogs' first selection (pick 19 overall) in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft, and made his senior debut for the Club in Round 10 against St Kilda. Cited by experts as the most talented ruckman available in the 2016 draft pool, the 205cm tall boasts genuine midfield presence. Agile and athletic, the West Australian impressed scouts with his ability to cover the ground and pick up possessions. Capable of pushing forward and impacting the scoreboard, he had a breakout season in 2019 - playing 20 AFL matches in his third year as a Bulldog. Impressing with his competitiveness in the air, mobility around the ground and follow-up efforts around the ball, English has started to look at home at the top level.