Father-son recruit Rhylee West made his way to the Kennel with pick number 26 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. A standout inside-midfielder with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro in his junior years, West is renowned for his ability to win contested possession and apply pressure to the opposition. An AFL Academy Member in 2018, he averaged 22 disposals (50% contested), five clearances and four tackles throughout the 2018 National Under 18 Championships. In his first season on an AFL list, a late-season senior debut came for West in Round 19, 2019 against Fremantle following strong VFL form – which also saw him finish runner-up in the VFL’s JJ Liston Trophy.The 20-year-old played four senior games last season, showcasing his competitive nature and skill both as a midfielder and pressure forward. West signed a two-year extension, tying him to the Bulldogs until at least the end of 2022.
Father-son recruit Rhylee West made his way to the Kennel with pick number 26 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. A standout inside-midfielder with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro in his junior years, West is renowned for his ability to win contested possession and apply pressure to the opposition. An AFL Academy Member in 2018, he averaged 22 disposals (50% contested), five clearances and four tackles throughout the 2018 National Under 18 Championships. In his first season on an AFL list, a late-season senior debut came for West in Round 19, 2019 against Fremantle following strong VFL form – which also saw him finish runner-up in the VFL’s JJ Liston Trophy.The 20-year-old played four senior games last season, showcasing his competitive nature and skill both as a midfielder and pressure forward. West signed a two-year extension, tying him to the Bulldogs until at least the end of 2022.
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