Tim English was 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 English boasts genuine midfield presence. Agile and athletic, the West Australian impressed scouts with his ability to cover the ground and pick up possessions. A very good kick for his size with the ability to push forward and impact the scoreboard, English’s follow up from his ruck-work is first class. He had a breakout season in 2019, playing 20 AFL matches in his third year as a Bulldog after seven games across his first two seasons. 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. The 23-year-old committed to a two-year extension in 2019 to call VU Whitten Oval home at least until the end of 2022.